Patents by Inventor Leonard D. Butler

Leonard D. Butler 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).

  • Beaker type dyeing machine
    Patent number: 6626015
    Abstract: A dyeing machine comprises multiple dyeing beakers, a rotating support assembly mounting the beakers, a frame mounting the support assembly for moving the beakers about an axis of rotation, and a dye coupling on the frame for receipt of dye and other chemicals from a dye source. At least one beaker is provided with a dosing hose mounted on the rotating support assembly for supplying the beaker with a dye and other chemicals during movement of the rotating support assembly. In addition, a receiving end of the dosing hose is in fluid communication with the dye coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Applied Color Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Lev Rapoport, Leonard D. Butler