Patents by Inventor John A. Wegener

John A. Wegener 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).

  • Vacuum pressure bag for use with large scale composite structures
    Publication number: 20050281980
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing an improved composite article which reduces the time and expense of manufacturing a composite article and which provides an improved back surface to the composite article. The apparatus includes an improved vacuum seal that provides for improved surface characteristics and improved manufacturability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Jose Cruz, John Wegener, James Bledsoe, Donald Ray, Gordon Frost, Steven Kilmer, John Reed
  • Process for manufacturing a composite sheet
    Publication number: 20050183813
    Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a composite sheet, a reinforcement panel is provided including an air permeable core and an air impermeable surface layer. Perforations are formed in the reinforcement panel that extend through the surface layer and do not extend through the reinforcement panel. A mold surface is provided onto which the composite sheet may be formed. At least one outer coat of material is applied onto the mold surface. At least one coat of resin and reinforcement material is applied over the outer coat to form a reinforcement layer. The perforated reinforcement panel is applied to the reinforcement layer. Air is removed from the composite sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2005
    Publication date: August 25, 2005
    Inventors: James Gonsalves, John Wegener, James Bledsoe, Donald Ray, Kevin Spoo
  • Circuit breaker operator with push to test arrangement
    Patent number: 5998750
    Abstract: A circuit operator with a push to test arrangement includes a housing. A first switch is mounted in the housing and has a toggle lever pivotably connected thereto so as to place the toggle switch in its on or off state. A second switch is also mounted in the housing and is connected to a push button for initiating tests. A single switch actuator allows a user to actuate the first switch and/or the second switch from an exterior of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: EGS Electrical Group LLC
    Inventors: John A. Wegener, Joe K. Hall, Richard C. Emerson
  • Circuit breaker operator which actuates toggle and push button switches and has a misalignment indicator
    Patent number: 5861591
    Abstract: A circuit operator with a push to test arrangement includes a housing. A first switch is mounted in the housing and has a toggle lever pivotably connected thereto so as to place the toggle switch in its on or off state. A second switch is also mounted in the housing and is connected to a push button for initiating tests. A single switch actuator allows a user to actuate the first switch and/or the second switch from an exterior of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: GSEG LLC
    Inventors: John A. Wegener, Joe K. Hall, Richard C. Emerson
  • Softball pitching machine
    Patent number: 4262648
    Abstract: A machine is provided for pitching one or more balls at selected intervals by selectively connecting a clutch mechanism to a pitching arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1981
    Assignee: Slo-Pitcher, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Wegener, Joseph F. Garvey