Patents by Inventor William R. De Munck

William R. De Munck 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 and method for centering a spool or similar object
    Patent number: 6264134
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for centering a film spool or similar object. A quill or object support means arranged on either inboard and outboard ends a frame are used to engage end portions or flanges of the film spool. A pivot member provides translational simultaneous movement of both quills toward and away from the spool. The quills move equidistant relative to the centerline of the spool so that the centerline of an incoming web to be wound thereon will always align with the centerline of the spool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: Stephen M. Reinke, Frank Castrignano, William R. De Munck