Patents by Inventor Ronald S. Sheel

Ronald S. Sheel 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).

  • Air bearing moisture profiler
    Patent number: 3962799
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for drying a sheet while supporting same on an air bearing wherein drying air flows laterally of the bearing in ducts located beneath the drier and is directed to the surface of the drier through intermediate chambers whereby a minimum amount of laterally flowing air contacts with the sheet. Also disclosed is a system of controlling the drying capacity of sections of the drier to permit moisture profile control of the dried sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1973
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1976
    Assignee: Domtar Limited
    Inventors: Joseph A. Lapointe, Ronald S. Sheel