Patents by Inventor Guy P. Kenney

Guy P. Kenney 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).

  • Method and apparatus for edge finishing glass sheets
    Patent number: 6428390
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for holding a sheet of material during grinding of the edge of the sheet. The method and apparatus comprises supporting one surface of the sheet on a conveyor. A force is exerted on the sheet with a fluid pressure device, either using sub-atmospheric pressure or hydrostatic pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Emmett F. Clark, Guy P. Kenney, Bruce H. Raeder, Peter M. Voit, Gerard J. Voytek
  • Method for edge finishing glass sheets
    Patent number: 5868603
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for edge finishing glass sheets, wherein a polymer film is deposited onto the major surface of the glass sheet. The polymer film is contacted, perforated, or cut using a water jet and the edges of the sheet are then ground or polished The polymer film is cut or perforated in a manner which facilitates against loading of the grinding or polishing device employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Roger A. Allaire, Guy P. Kenney, Masayuki Shinkai, William M. Simpson