Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Plovock

Thomas E. Plovock 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).

  • Apparatus for aligning the object focus in filament irradiating units
    Patent number: 5726815
    Abstract: An apparatus for aligning the object focus of an elliptical reflector, such as positioned within the filament tube of a filament irradiating unit, with a directional axis, such as the centerline of the filament as it travels through the tube. The apparatus includes a support assembly for mounting the tube in a precisely fixed position, and three adjustable mounting assemblies connected to the support assembly at three spaced apart connection points for mounting the support assembly on a stationary base. Each of the mounting assemblies includes a pair of linkages each of adjustable length and forming two sides of a triangle with its apex at the point of connection to the support assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Fusion UV Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John B. Gunter, Daniel V. Ensz, Thomas E. Plovock, Derek S. Matheson