Patents by Inventor George E. Nowling

George E. Nowling 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).

  • Rotary Atomizer with an Improved Valve
    Publication number: 20090206182
    Abstract: A valve assembly for controlling a flow of a coating to a spray head is provided. The valve assembly has a movable needle for closing an opening in a valve seat. The needle has a non-stick outer coating and extends through a needle seal having first and second ends. The first end of the needle seal is disposed inside a seal holder and abuts an interior surface of the seal holder. A spring applies a force to the second end of the needle seal, thereby pressing the first end of the needle seal against the interior surface of the seal holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: ABB Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Rodgers, Gary W. Holloman, George E. Nowling, James J. McCall