Patents by Inventor Max Zimbicki

Max Zimbicki 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).

  • Powder coated strap and method for making same
    Patent number: 7097897
    Abstract: A corrosion-resistant coated strap is formed from an elongated metal strap base element having a width and a thickness and defining first and second sides and a pair of edge regions. A coating is applied and cured onto the base element. The coating has a substantially consistent thickness at the first and second sides and at about the edge regions. A method for making the coated strap includes providing a metal strap and conveying the strap through a coating apparatus. A powder is electrostatically applied on the first side of the strap, which covers the first side and the opposing edges. The powder is applied on the second side of the strap, covering the second side and the opposing edges. The powder is melted to form a flowable material and is cured on the strap. The coating method is carried out in an in-line strap manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Dave Fredericksen, Al Suopys, Jim Nelson, Max Zimbicki, Christopher Merritt, Dennis Rocheleau
  • Powder coated strap and method for making same
    Patent number: 6846362
    Abstract: A corrosion-resistant coated strap is formed from an elongated metal strap base element having a width and a thickness and defining first and second sides and a pair of edge regions. A coating is applied and cured onto the base element. The coating has a substantially consistent thickness at the first and second sides and at about the edge regions. A method for making the coated strap includes providing a metal strap and conveying the strap through a coating apparatus. A powder is electrostatically applied on the first side of the strap, which covers the first side and the opposing edges. The powder is applied on the second side of the strap, covering the second side and the opposing edges. The powder is melted to form a flowable material and is cured on the strap. The coating method is carried out in an in-line strap manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Dave Fredericksen, Al Suopys, Jim Nelson, Max Zimbicki, Christopher Merritt, Dennis Rocheleau
  • Powder coated strap and method for making same
    Patent number: 6565926
    Abstract: A corrosion-resistant coated strap is formed from an elongated metal strap base element having a width and a thickness and defining first and second sides and a pair of edge regions. A coating is sprayed and cured onto the base element. The coating has a substantially consistent thickness at the first and second sides and at about the edge regions. A method for making the coated strap includes providing a metal strap and conveying the strap through a coating apparatus. A powder is electrostatically applied on the first side of the strap, which covers the first side and the opposing edges. The powder is applied on the second side of the strap, covering the second side and the opposing edges. The powder is melted to form a flowable material and is cured on the strap. The coating method is carried out in an in-line strap manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works
    Inventors: Dave Fredericksen, Al Suopys, Jim Nelson, Max Zimbicki, Christopher Merritt, Dennis Rocheleau
  • Powder coated strap and method for making same
    Publication number: 20020142152
    Abstract: A corrosion-resistant coated strap is formed from an elongated metal strap base element having a width and a thickness and defining first and second sides and a pair of edge regions. A coating is applied and cured onto the base element. The coating has a substantially consistent thickness at the first and second sides and at about the edge regions. A method for making the coated strap includes providing a metal strap and conveying the strap through a coating apparatus. A powder is electrostatically applied on the first side of the strap, which covers the first side and the opposing edges. The powder is applied on the second side of the strap, covering the second side and the opposing edges. The powder is melted to form a flowable material and is cured on the strap. The coating method is carried out in an in-line strap manufacturing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Dave Fredericksen, Al Suopys, Jim Nelson, Max Zimbicki, Christopher Merritt, Dennis Rocheleau
  • Powder coated strap and method for making same
    Publication number: 20020136841
    Abstract: A corrosion-resistant coated strap is formed from an elongated metal strap base element having a width and a thickness and defining first and second sides and a pair of edge regions. A coating is applied and cured onto the base element. The coating has a substantially consistent thickness at the first and second sides and at about the edge regions. A method for making the coated strap includes providing a metal strap and conveying the strap through a coating apparatus. A powder is electrostatically applied on the first side of the strap, which covers the first side and the opposing edges. The powder is applied on the second side of the strap, covering the second side and the opposing edges. The powder is melted to form a flowable material and is cured on the strap. The coating method is carried out in an in-line strap manufacturing process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Dave Fredericksen, Al Suopys, Jim Nelson, Max Zimbicki, Christopher Merritt, Dennis Rocheleau