Patents by Inventor Robert A. Spicuzza

Robert A. Spicuzza 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).

  • Detectable bobbin and core
    Patent number: 5875983
    Abstract: A magnetically detectable bobbin for a sewing machine. The apparatus includes a substantially non-metallic detectable bobbin core. The core includes a substantially non-metallic cylindrical body having a detectable dopant in the cylindrical body. In the preferred embodiment, the dopant is magnetite. The thread supply is wound about the bobbin core after a frictional outer surface is applied to the bobbin core to aid in windability of the thread supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: Barbour Threads, Inc.
    Inventors: William C. Stuckey, Robert A. Spicuzza
  • Method and apparatus for bonding, coating and dyeing yarn
    Patent number: 5571559
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for bonding, coating and/or dyeing yarn which impregnates the yarn with a solution containing at least one of a polymer resin, coating or dyestuff dissolved in a flammable solvent/carrier. The solvent/carrier in the impregnated yarn is then ignited to burn away a part of the solvent/carrier from the yarn. A portion of the solvent/carrier remains in the yarn to prevent damage to the yarn. The yarn containing the residual solvent/carrier then is dried at an elevated temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: Belding Heminway Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Sara A. Cathey, Mike C. Sellers, Robert A. Spicuzza, William C. Stuckey