Patents by Inventor Gerald St. Andris

Gerald St. Andris 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).

  • Mask shock absorbing system and method of using the same
    Patent number: 4902371
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method is disclosed for providing a controlled separation of a structure that has been screened from the screening mask. A dampener pad floats with the mask as the screened structure is being separated from the mask. The mask is held in place by the dampener pad while the structure completely separates from the mask. The dampener pad assembly, then, in a controlled manner, brings the mask back to the original position, and the mask is then ready for the next screening operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald St. Andris, John P. Gauci