Patents by Inventor Jeff McLaughlin

Jeff McLaughlin 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).

  • System and method for laser machining of extended length workpieces
    Publication number: 20030127437
    Abstract: A system for forming cut lines or holes in an extended length workpiece includes an accurately positionable work table assembly and a laser machining system. By accurately controlling the movement of the work table assembly with respect to the laser machining system, an array of cut lines or holes can be formed in multiple planes of the extended length workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Applicant: S & S Trust
    Inventor: Jeff McLaughlin
  • Recirculating column flotation apparatus
    Patent number: 5431286
    Abstract: A column flotation system including tailings recirculation. The system includes a column for particle separation and a gas injected reactor providing the site for bubble generation within a treated slurry feed. The reactor may contain a plurality of the spaced internal discs that cause shearing of the slurry to generate and entrain bubbles therein. The column may contain internal partitions in order to accommodate additional reactors. Recirculation of the tailings permits increased bubble control and improved particle separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Inco Limited
    Inventors: Manqiu Xu, Jeff McLaughlin, Peter Quinn, Ric Stratton-Crawley