Patents by Inventor William S. Sullivan

William S. Sullivan 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).

  • Patent number: 5197673
    Abstract: A nozzle assembly particularly useful in conveyorized washing or rinsing apparatus. The nozzle assembly of this invention includes nozzles pivotally mounted in a manifold and a motor for producing oscillatory motion thereof. The motor is mechanically coupled to each of the nozzles to pivot the nozzles back and forth through a given angle, preferably in a direction transverse to the direction of movement of products being conveyed. Preferably, the motor is powered by the same fluid sprayed by the nozzles. The nozzles are arranged to produce 100% coverage of the product surface being sprayed as it passes thereunder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Vitronics Corporation
    Inventor: William S. Sullivan