Patents by Inventor Raymond J. Cox

Raymond J. Cox 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).

  • Method and apparatus for cleaning a web
    Patent number: 5421901
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for non-contact cleaning of a web. The method and apparatus involves producing alternating electrostatic forces to separate particles from the surface of the web. The apparatus utilizes an electrode to produce a corona discharge in a gap formed between the electrode and the surface of the moving web being treated. An air supply arrangement is provided to supply air to and remove air from the gap to remove the particles which have been lifted from the surface of the web due to the corona discharge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Roger A. Whitney, Raymond J. Cox
  • Pivotal discharge apparatus
    Patent number: 4502851
    Abstract: An apparatus for oscillating a distribution duct between two outlets of adjacent pump cylinders and a common discharge pipe. A portion of the apparatus pivots with the discharge pipe and cooperates with a stationary housing to relieve thrust loads imparted during the pumping operation. A movable hopper is employed to feed material to the pumps and facilitate access to internal portions of the hopper for cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1985
    Inventors: Vaughn Calvin, Raymond J. Cox