Patents by Inventor Paul R. Pruitt

Paul R. Pruitt 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).

  • Web spreader roll and methods for spreading webs of material
    Publication number: 20040154146
    Abstract: The invention relates to rolls for use in spreading webs and minimizing the formation of wrinkles therein. The roll has a diameter in its central region that is greater than the diameter proximate its end portions. The diameter can taper straight from the central portion to the ends, can parabolically taper from the central portion to the ends, can utilize a combination of a parabolic shape and straight taper, or other profile variations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventor: Paul R. Pruitt