Patents by Inventor James R. Hecht

James R. Hecht 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 of using a variable force compactor
    Patent number: 5989384
    Abstract: A head is positionable close to a supported composite material. A compactor on the head is movable relative to the head by a fluid actuator. A programmable valve means ports air into the actuator at several different pressures to provide variable compaction force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Unova IP Corp.
    Inventors: Michael N. Grimshaw, James R. Hecht
  • Method of using a variable force compactor
    Patent number: 5738749
    Abstract: A head is positionable close to a supported composite material. A compactor on the head is movable relative to the head by a fluid actuator. A programmable valve means ports air into the actuator at several different pressures to provide variable compaction force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: Cincinnati Milacron Inc.
    Inventors: Michael N. Grimshaw, James R. Hecht