Patents by Inventor Orin S. Shutie

Orin S. Shutie 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).

  • Printing and coating method
    Patent number: 4139656
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus, for applying a first and second coating to the exterior surface of a can. The apparatus comprises a mandrel rotatably mounted on a pivotable arm, so that pivoting of the arm carries a can on the mandrel to a first position, in which it is held by a solenoid acting upon a portion of the arm, while a first coating means applies a first coating. Thereafter the arm is released for pivoting to a second position where it is held by a second holding means while a second coating means applies a second coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1979
    Assignee: Metal Box Limited
    Inventors: Orin S. Shutie, Leonard A. Jenkins
  • Printing and coating apparatus
    Patent number: 4066038
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus, for applying a first and second coating to the exterior surface of a can. The apparatus comprises a mandrel rotatably mounted on a pivotable arm, so that pivoting of the arm carries a can on the mandrel to a first position, in which it is held by a solenoid acting upon a portion of the arm, while a first coating means applies a first coating. Thereafter the arm is released for pivoting to a second position where it is held by a second holding means while a second coating means applies a second coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1978
    Assignee: Metal Box Limited
    Inventors: Orin S. Shutie, Leonard A. Jenkins