Patents by Inventor Frederick A. Magadanz

Frederick A. Magadanz has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20070209392
    Abstract: Methods of making particles and materials are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Ahmet CELIKKAYA, Thomas Anderson, Frederick Magadanz
  • Patent number: 7232543
    Abstract: A powder feeding assembly for feeding a flame-melting device is disclosed. The powder feeding assembly includes a powder holding chamber with a screening member and a brush assembly disposed therein. The brush assembly includes at least one bristle element having a distal and a proximal end. The distal end is disposed proximate to the screening member. Powder held in the powder holding chamber is urged through one or more openings in the screening member by rotating the brush assembly. The powder is then delivered to an input section of the flame-melting device for processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ahmet Celikkaya, Thomas J. Anderson, Frederick A. Magadanz
  • Publication number: 20050133974
    Abstract: A powder feeding assembly for feeding a flame-melting device is disclosed. The powder feeding assembly includes a powder holding chamber with a screening member and a brush assembly disposed therein. The brush assembly includes at least one bristle element having a distal and a proximal end. The distal end is disposed proximate to the screening member. Powder held in the powder holding chamber is urged through one or more openings in the screening member by rotating the brush assembly. The powder is then delivered to an input section of the flame-melting device for processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Ahmet Celikkaya, Thomas Anderson, Frederick Magadanz
  • Patent number: 6506277
    Abstract: A dispenser and method for attaching abrasive sheets to a backup pad. The dispenser conveniently centers on the backup pad an abrasive sheet that is larger than the backup pad. In a preferred embodiment, the dispenser comprises: a holder configured to receive circular abrasive sheets, the holder including a bottom, a top, front portion and a rear portion, wherein the rear portion extends farther from the bottom than the front portion, and wherein the bottom of the holder defines at least a 180 degree arc of a first circle having a first radius; a slider guide extending along the rear of the holder; and a spacer mounted in the guide, wherein the spacer is movable along the guide from a first position within the front portion of the holder to a second position beyond the front portion of the holder, the spacer defining an arc of no more than 180 degrees of a second circle having a second radius smaller than the first radius.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: David C. Roeker, Jerome M. Fried, Frederick A. Magadanz, John Telischak, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20010000643
    Abstract: A dispenser and method for attaching abrasive sheets to a backup pad. The dispenser conveniently centers on the backup pad an abrasive sheet that is larger than the backup pad. In a preferred embodiment, the dispenser comprises: a holder configured to receive circular abrasive sheets, the holder including a bottom, a top, front portion and a rear portion, wherein the rear portion extends farther from the bottom than the front portion, and wherein the bottom of the holder defines at least a 180 degree arc of a first circle having a first radius; a slider guide extending along the rear of the holder; and a spacer mounted in the guide, wherein the spacer is movable along the guide from a first portion within the front portion of the holder to a second position beyond the front portion of the holder, the spacer defining an arc of no more than 180 degrees of a second circle having a second radius smaller than the first radius.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Publication date: May 3, 2001
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: David C. Roeker, Jerome M. Fried, Frederick A. Magadanz, John R. Telischak
  • Patent number: 6193337
    Abstract: A dispenser and method for attaching abrasive sheets to a backup pad. The dispenser conveniently centers on the backup pad an abrasive sheet that is larger than the backup pad. In a preferred embodiment, the dispenser comprises: a holder configured to receive circular abrasive sheets, the holder including a bottom, a top, front portion and a rear portion, wherein the rear portion extends farther from the bottom than the front portion, and wherein the bottom of the holder defines at least a 180 degree arc of a first circle having a first radius; a slider guide extending along the rear of the holder; and a spacer mounted in the guide, wherein the spacer is movable along the guide from a first position within the front portion of the holder to a second position beyond the front position of the holder, the spacer defining an arc of no more than 180 degrees of a second circle having a second radius smaller than the first radius.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: David C. Roeker, Jerome M. Fried, Frederick A. Magadanz, John Telischak, Jr.