Patents by Inventor Leon D. Royer

Leon D. Royer 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).

  • Component tray with removable insert
    Patent number: 5547082
    Abstract: A tray is provided for transporting components, such as electronic components. The tray includes a frame and an insert that is releasably secured to the frame. The insert has a plurality of pockets formed therein for storing the components. Inserts having a variety of pocket sizes and arrangements may be secured to frames of a standard size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Leon D. Royer, Thomas Skrtic, Mark J. Zach
  • Fly fishing line
    Patent number: 4386132
    Abstract: A floating fly fishing line comprising a core member and having a substantially smooth plastic surface coating, the coating containing therein a fluorinated polymer, the polymer being capable of imparting to said plastic coating, when contained therein at a concentration of about 0.25 percent by weight, a contact angle with water in air of greater than about 60.degree., a contact angle with gasoline in air of greater than about 30.degree., and a contact angle with mineral oil in air of greater than about 15.degree..
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1983
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: William A. Dille, Wayne E. Erickson, Leon D. Royer