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Lewis E Vankuiken

from Grand Rapids, MI
Age ~96

Lewis Vankuiken Phones & Addresses

  • 3057 Eastland Ave, Kentwood, MI 49512 (616) 285-7053
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Bokeelia, FL

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Us Patents

Robot Positioner And Seal Arrangement For A Closed Chamber

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US Patent:
48828815, Nov 28, 1989
Filed:
Jun 28, 1988
Appl. No.:
7/212658
Inventors:
Lewis L. VanKuiken - Grand Rapids MI
Dale A. Hanson - Hudsonville MI
Assignee:
Progressive Blasting Systems, Inc. - Grand Rapids MI
International Classification:
B24C 900
US Classification:
51426
Abstract:
A robot positioner for a device which is positioned within a compartment having an open top and including first and second supports mounted above the compartment to move the device along "X" and "Y" coordinates. A flexible cover means associated and movable with each of the first and second supports is provided to in effect provide a movable ceiling for constantly covering the open top of the compartment regardless of the position of the device in the compartment as controlled by the supports.

High Pressure Water Jet Method Of Blasting Low Density Metallic Surfaces

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US Patent:
53805640, Jan 10, 1995
Filed:
Jun 15, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/077677
Inventors:
Lewis L. VanKuiken - Grand Rapids MI
Larry E. Byrnes - Rochester Hills MI
Martin S. Kramer - Washington MI
Assignee:
Progressive Blasting Systems, Inc. - Grand Rapids MI
General Motors - Detroit MI
International Classification:
B05D 108
B05D 300
US Classification:
427456
Abstract:
The method of treating the surfaces of malleable light metal cylinder bores or other objects by blasting the surfaces with extremely high water jets for preparing such surfaces for subsequent coating with wear-resistant materials such as a thermal spray coating. The water not only cleans the surface but roughens it to produce a pitted surface with undercuts so that coating material fills the pits and undercuts to provide a smooth layer of coating material with a strong mechanical/adhesive bond.

Exhaust And Reclaim System For Blasting Enclosures

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US Patent:
47233788, Feb 9, 1988
Filed:
Feb 24, 1987
Appl. No.:
7/017541
Inventors:
Lewis L. VanKuiken - Grand Rapids MI
Dale A. Hanson - Hudsonville MI
Assignee:
Progressive Blasting Systems, Inc. - Grand Rapids MI
International Classification:
B24C 900
US Classification:
51424
Abstract:
An exhaust and reclaim system for a blasting enclosure having exhausting means which includes two separate exhaust paths for the exhausted blasting media. One path primarily for the heavier media is through a perforated floor into means located under the floor from whence the exhausted blasting media is separated into reusable and non-usable media. The second path primarily for the lighter media that is suspended in the compartment is through filter means located at one end of the compartment. The particles of such media are intercepted by the filter means and then dispensed into the first path of the heavier particles for subsequent separation into usable and non-usable media.
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