Patents by Inventor John Newmeister

John Newmeister 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).

  • Patent number: 10421104
    Abstract: Embodiments of an automatic seam fitter attachment for use with an automatic welding machine are designed to automate the plate edge cleaning, tight seam fitting, and tacking or welding of metal lapped or butted plates. The seam fitter attachment can be used on any product or in any industry where metal lap or butted plates seam together. The attachment may be provided with a power cleaning brush that cleans the edges of the plates and mechanically forces plate tightness as they are being tacked or welded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: NewCon, LLC
    Inventor: John Newmeister
  • Patent number: 10307797
    Abstract: Embodiments of an automatic seam fitter attachment for use with an automatic welding machine are designed to automate the plate edge cleaning, tight seam fitting, and tacking or welding of metal lapped or butted plates. The seam fitter attachment can be used on any product or in any industry where metal lap or butted plates seam together. The attachment may be provided with a power cleaning brush that cleans the edges of the plates and mechanically forces plate tightness as they are being tacked or welded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: NewCon, LLC
    Inventor: John Newmeister
  • Patent number: 10107002
    Abstract: Embodiments of an automatic girth fitter system use a device or devices to automate the alignment of horizontal weld seams in both shop- and field-built tanks or vessels. The automated system device or devices may also be used to remove shims that are used to gap the horizontal weld seams and provide plate alignment prior to fitting or welding those seams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: NewCon, LLC
    Inventor: John Newmeister
  • Patent number: D824319
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: NewCon, LLC
    Inventor: John Newmeister
  • Patent number: D824833
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: NewCon, LLC
    Inventor: John Newmeister