Patents by Inventor Karl Chic

Karl Chic 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).

  • Shuttle system and method for transferring glass sheets between multiple conveyor systems
    Patent number: 12492083
    Abstract: A shuttle system for transferring glass sheets between multiple conveyor lines. At least two conveyor lines are located crosswise from one another and the shuttle system transfers at least one glass sheet from a first conveyor line to the second conveyor line while the first conveyor line remains operational. A top surface of the glass sheet remains untouched during the conveyance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2025
    Assignee: Cardinal IG Company
    Inventor: Karl Chic
  • AUTOMATED SPACER PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20250314119
    Abstract: The invention provides automated spacer processing systems and methods. The systems and methods involve at least one robot arm, at least one sealant applicator, or both. The systems and methods are configured to process spacers for multiple-pane IG units. In some embodiments, the systems include an IG unit assembly line, a spacer conveyor system, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2025
    Publication date: October 9, 2025
    Inventors: Robert C. Buchanan, Michael J. Milewski, Daniel Todd Butson, Karl Chic
  • AUTOMATED SPACER PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20250270873
    Abstract: The invention provides automated spacer processing systems and methods. The systems and methods involve at least one robot arm, at least one sealant applicator, or both. The systems and methods are configured to process spacers for multiple-pane IG units. In some embodiments, the systems include an IG unit assembly line, a spacer conveyor system, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2025
    Publication date: August 28, 2025
    Inventors: Robert C. Buchanan, Michael J. Milewski, Daniel Todd Butson, Karl Chic
  • SHUTTLE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING GLASS SHEETS BETWEEN MULTIPLE CONVEYOR SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20250033897
    Abstract: A shuttle system for transferring glass sheets between multiple conveyor lines. At least two conveyor lines are located crosswise from one another and the shuttle system transfers at least one glass sheet from a first conveyor line to the second conveyor line while the first conveyor line remains operational. A top surface of the glass sheet remains untouched during the conveyance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventor: Karl Chic
  • Microparticle generation system
    Patent number: 10933390
    Abstract: A system for fabricating microparticles useful for example in managing invasive species is provided. The system provides a nozzle for atomizing liquefied droplet material which is then suspended in a cyclonic separator receiving refrigerated gas until the droplets can solidify. In this way small droplets (less than 100 ?m) can be readily fabricated in bulk without clumping and aggregating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: WiSys Technology Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Zolper, Jon J. Amberg, Nathan L. Klaassen, Carter J. Rowley, Karl Chic, Brad Borchardt
  • Microparticle Generation System
    Publication number: 20190176116
    Abstract: A system for fabricating microparticles useful for example in managing invasive species is provided. The system provides a nozzle for atomizing liquefied droplet material which is then suspended in a cyclonic separator receiving refrigerated gas until the droplets can solidify. In this way small droplets (less than 100 ?m) can be readily fabricated in bulk without clumping and aggregating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas J. Zolper, Jon J. Amberg, Nathan L. Klaassen, Carter J. Rowley, Karl Chic, Brad Borchardt