Patents by Inventor Merethe Pepevnik

Merethe Pepevnik 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).

  • Modular powder application system
    Publication number: 20050160978
    Abstract: A powder atomizer comprises a rotatable powder conveying brush operably associated with a powder supply. A powder receptacle has an inlet and an outlet. The powder conveying brush extends along the inlet and supplies powder to the receptacle. A rotatable powder metering brush is operatively associated with the outlet and withdraws powder from the receptacle. A rotatable powder atomizing brush is operatively associated with and receives powder from the metering brush and discharges the powder. A shoe is operatively associated with the atomizing brush, and is pivotable about a pivot axis between a first and a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: Darrell Kerbel, Sang Rhee, Ted Kumzi, Don Sheldon, Deirk Feiner, Merethe Pepevnik, Bernard Conyers
  • Modular powder application system
    Patent number: 6875278
    Abstract: A powder atomizer comprises a rotatable powder conveying brush operably associated with a powder supply. A powder receptacle has an inlet and an outlet. The powder conveying brush extends along the inlet and supplies powder to the receptacle. A rotatable powder metering brush is operatively associated with the outlet and withdraws powder from the receptacle. A rotatable powder atomizing brush is operatively associated with and receives powder from the metering brush and discharges the powder. A shoe is operatively associated with the atomizing brush, and is pivotable about a pivot axis between a first and a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Material Sciences Corporation
    Inventors: Darrell A. Kerbel, Sang Rhee, Ted B. Kumzi, Don K. Sheldon, Deirk A. Feiner, Merethe Pepevnik, Bernard Y. Conyers, III
  • Modular powder application system
    Publication number: 20030066481
    Abstract: A powder atomizer comprises a rotatable powder conveying brush operably associated with a powder supply. A powder receptacle has an inlet and an outlet. The powder conveying brush extends along the inlet and supplies powder to the receptacle. A rotatable powder metering brush is operatively associated with the outlet and withdraws powder from the receptacle. A rotatable powder atomizing brush is operatively associated with and receives powder from the metering brush and discharges the powder. A shoe is operatively associated with the atomizing brush, and is pivotable about a pivot axis between a first and a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Darrell A. Kerbel, Sang Rhee, Ted B. Kumzi, Don K. Sheldon, Deirk A. Feiner, Merethe Pepevnik, Bernard Y. Conyers
  • DRUM ENCLOSURE FOR CONTAINING PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20030047231
    Abstract: An enclosure prevents the escape of fine powder paint during its removal from an open drum. The enclosure includes a transparent lid for covering the drum. The lid has an opening. A closure is secured to the lid around the opening. An aspirator removes the powder from the drum, while the closure allows the aspirator to move about within the drum relative to the lid and prevents the powder from escaping into the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: Darrell A. Kerbel, Sang Rhee, Merethe Pepevnik