Patents by Inventor John MANECA

John MANECA 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).

  • CONVERTER FOR AN ULTRASONIC WELDING DEVICE HAVING INCREASED ARC RESISTANCE
    Publication number: 20240114294
    Abstract: A converter for an ultrasonic welder includes a stack of piezoelectric disks alternately stacked with metal conductor disks in between. A pair of driver plates are disposed on opposite ends of the stack of piezoelectric disks. The piezoelectric disks include an outer perimeter surface that extends radially outward beyond the metal conductor disks. The outer perimeter surface of the piezoelectric disks can include an undulating surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Branson Ultrasonics Corporation
    Inventors: Scott CALDWELL, John MANECA, Eugene D. POLLASTRO