Patents by Inventor James H. Lair

James H. Lair 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).

  • Sequence controller
    Patent number: 5366553
    Abstract: The sequence controller disclosed is a microprocessor based unit having a user programmable sequence of electronic pulses for the control or synchronization of valves, relays, solenoids and timers. The controller is connected to spray nozzles adapted for projecting atomized droplets of liquid between charged electrodes in a timed sequence to cause the charged droplets to be attracted to and impinge against partial areas of a grounded surface to form a continuous substantially uniform film of liquid on the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1994
    Assignee: Burford Corporation
    Inventors: James H. Lair, John E. Fagan
  • Method of applying liquid to a pan surface in a controlled sequence
    Patent number: 5110616
    Abstract: A method of using a sequence control system in combination with a spray system for applying a liquid, such as cooking oil, to a surface of a pan carried by a conveyor. The controller, which is a microprocessor based unit, is connected to spray nozzles adapted for projecting atomized droplets of liquid between charged electrodes in a timed sequence to cause the charged droplets to be attracted to and impinge against partial areas of a grounded pan surface to form a continuous substantially uniform film of liquid on the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1992
    Assignee: Burford Corp.
    Inventors: James H. Lair, John E. Fagan