Patents by Inventor James P. Neilsen

James P. Neilsen 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).

  • Ribbonizing method for selectively heating a respective one of a plurality of fiber tows
    Patent number: 5273602
    Abstract: A ribbonizing apparatus and method for forming a fiber band from a plurality of fiber tows extending along respective fiber tow pathways. The ribbonizing apparatus includes an assembly for selectively heating at least a respective one of the plurality of fiber tows as the fiber tow extends along the fiber pathways. When not needed, the heat is removed from the fiber tow. A plurality of embodiments for accomplishing the method are contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Assignee: Hercules Incorporated
    Inventors: Dee R. Gill, James P. Neilsen, Noel I. Shepherd, William J. Weis, John A. Johnson, Kazutoshi Fujimoto
  • Ribbonizing apparatus for individually heating a plurality of laterally adjacent tows in a fiber placement device
    Patent number: 5200018
    Abstract: A ribbonizing apparatus and method for forming a fiber band from a plurality of fiber tows extending along respective fiber tow pathways. The ribbonizing apparatus includes an assembly for selectively heating at least a respective one of the plurality of fiber tows as the fiber tow extends along the fiber pathways. When not needed, the heat is removed from the fiber tow. A plurality of embodiments for accomplishing the method are contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1993
    Assignee: Hercules Incorporated
    Inventors: Dee R. Gill, James P. Neilsen, Noel I. Shepherd, William J. Weis, John A. Johnson, Kazutoshi Fujimoto