Patents by Inventor James E. Weeks

James E. Weeks 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).

  • Apparatus for slitting coil stock
    Patent number: 3939745
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for precision slitting of metallic coil stock into multiple continuous lengths of wire, wherein the resultant wire is characterized by a small cross-sectional area. The apparatus comprises means for guiding coil stock into a pair of revolving monolithic cutter rolls and means for collecting the slit wire. The rolls are positioned in engaging relationship and each roll contains a plurality of lands and grooves so that stock can be slit with an aspect ratio of less than five.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1974
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1976
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: James E. Weeks, Charles J. Runkle, Bernhard T. Junker, Gary E. O'Connor