Patents by Inventor Gary L. VanNoy

Gary L. VanNoy 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).

  • Non-marking web conveyance roller
    Patent number: 6884205
    Abstract: A non-marking web conveyance roller has a generally irregular surface with a plurality of rounded up features that promotes superior venting of entrained air. The surface finish of the roller, formed by a thermal spray process, prevents the formation of impression and honing defects on the conveyed web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Gary L. VanNoy, Brian S. Rice, Fernando Ramos, Jr., Daniel C. Lioy
  • Non-marking web conveyance roller and method of making same
    Publication number: 20030062248
    Abstract: A non-marking web conveyance roller has a generally irregular surface with a plurality of rounded up features that promotes superior venting of entrained air. The surface finish of the roller, formed by a thermal spray process, prevents the formation of impression and honing defects on the conveyed web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Applicant: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Gary L. VanNoy, Brian S. Rice, Fernando Ramos, Daniel C. Lioy