Patents by Inventor Mark R. Lohkamp

Mark R. Lohkamp 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: 7017836
    Abstract: A feed system for a rotary coating atomizer formed from two opposed coaxially mounted rotating atomizer assemblies consists of a cylindrical, hollow distributor mounted coaxially between the atomizer assemblies. The distributor contains one or more distributor feed holes formed in each opposing side in proximity to the adjacent atomizer assembly. A hollow axle passes coaxially through the distributor and the atomizer assemblies, and contains one or more axle feed holes beneath each distributor, so that when the coating is fed through the hollow axle it enters the distributor through the axle feed holes and exits the distributor through the distributor feed holes onto the atomizer assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Wilevco, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark R. Lohkamp
  • Patent number: 6550693
    Abstract: An atomizer for coating materials is provided. The atomizer includes two opposing discs connected by a central hub. Each disc includes an inwardly extending flange about its perimeter. The central hub has an exterior surface defining a v-shaped surface. When assembled in a coating apparatus, a fluid material, such as batter, may be dispensed toward the exterior surface of the hub while the disc is spinning. The resulting spray of fluid may be used to coat material effectively, while minimizing waste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Wilevco, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark R. Lohkamp
  • Publication number: 20010040193
    Abstract: A device for coating materials is provided. The device includes two opposing discs connected by a central hub. Each disc includes an inwardly extending flange about its perimeter. The central hub has an exterior surface defining a v-shaped surface. When assembled in a coating apparatus, a fluid material, such as batter, may be dispensed toward the exterior surface of the hub while the disc is spinning. The resulting spray of fluid may be used to coat material effectively, while minimizing waste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Inventor: Mark R. Lohkamp
  • Patent number: D464720
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Wilevco, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark R. Lohkamp