Patents by Inventor Howard E. Colclough, JR.

Howard E. Colclough, JR. 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 applying particulate
    Patent number: 9545616
    Abstract: A particulate feeding apparatus for applying particulate, such as super-absorbent materials, to a substrate, such as a fibrous web. A feeder tube for the powder and a rotary gate valve, including one or more holes is provided. This structure may then intermittently feed particulate to an eductor or venturi nozzle. The rotary valve provides an intermittent supply of particulate to a relatively low-pressure zone at the nozzle formed by the venturi action of the passing air stream and the particulate may be distributed precisely where desired. A process for delivering powder to a substrate in precise amounts and distribution patterns is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Howard E. Colclough, Jr., Alesandro Cucci, Kenneth James Farley, Evans Francois, Caspar Pronk
  • Method and Apparatus for Applying Particulate
    Publication number: 20140329672
    Abstract: A particulate feeding apparatus for applying particulate, such as super-absorbent materials, to a substrate, such as a fibrous web. A feeder tube for the powder and a rotary gate valve, including one or more holes is provided. This structure may then intermittently feed particulate to an eductor or venturi nozzle. The rotary valve provides an intermittent supply of particulate to a relatively low-pressure zone at the nozzle formed by the venturi action of the passing air stream and the particulate may be distributed precisely where desired. A process for delivering powder to a substrate in precise amounts and distribution patterns is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Howard E. Colclough, JR., Alesandro Cucci, Kenneth James Farley, Evans Francois, Caspar Pronk
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING PARTICULATE
    Publication number: 20110287170
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a particulate feeding apparatus for applying particulate, such as super-absorbent materials, to a substrate, such as a fibrous web. The apparatus may include a feeder tube for the powder and a rotary gate valve, including one or more holes, which may then intermittently feed particulate to an eductor or venturi nozzle which is located in an air stream. The rotary valve provides an intermittent supply of particulate to a relatively low pressure zone at the nozzle formed by the venturi action of the passing air stream and the particulate may be distributed precisely where desired. A process for delivering powder to a substrate in precise amounts and distribution patterns is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: Innovent, an unincorporated division of Standex International Corporation
    Inventors: Howard E. Colclough, JR., Alesandro Cucci, Kenneth James Farley, Evans Francois, Casper Pronk