Patents by Inventor Madeline A. Kuchinski

Madeline A. Kuchinski 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).

  • Method and apparatus for coating objects with minimal coating damage
    Patent number: 11607700
    Abstract: An apparatus for transporting a component at least partially coated with a flowable coating material is provided. The apparatus includes a holder adapted for selectively forming a releasable coupling with the component. The holder including a screen for minimizing contact with the component during the transfer. The screen thus serves as a spacer for creating multiple areas of contact with the component, yet the contact is achieved in a manner such that damage to the coating is minimized. Related methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Inventor: Madeline A. Kuchinski
  • System for non-contact coating of moving component through a falling flow of coating material
    Patent number: 10850298
    Abstract: An apparatus for coating an object or component includes at least one dispenser for dispensing a falling flow of material and an actuator for projecting the component through the falling flow of material. A landing may also be provided for receiving the coated projectile, the landing adapted for providing a second coating to the coated projectile. Related methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Inventor: Madeline A. Kuchinski