Patents by Inventor Michael E. Beaupre

Michael E. Beaupre 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).

  • Metal finishing apparatus and process
    Patent number: 5890952
    Abstract: Apparatus and process for automated or semi-automated abrasive satin finishing of large machined annular parts such as aluminum vehicle wheels includes a loading area where the type of part and set-up position are verified, and a working area to which the verified part is transferred. When at the working area, the part is supported for rotation at an intermediate portion of the part to permit both sides of the part to be finished simultaneously while the part is being rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: Areway, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Beaupre, John S. Hadgis