Patents by Inventor Andr/e/ De Schutter

Andr/e/ De Schutter 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).

  • Method for assembling three-dimensional metal structures, machine for the manufacturing thereof, and structures obtained with such a method
    Patent number: 4667707
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling three-dimensional wire structures. The method includes the steps of preparing a series of plane nettings comprising lengthwise wires and brace wires, and aligning the nettings on holders. The method further includes the steps of placing a pair of cross wires across and against the lengthwise wires of the nettings and welding the cross wires to the nettings. These last two steps are repeated, each time with the nettings in a different position, until the three-dimensional structure is completed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1987
    Assignee: Sismo International
    Inventors: Andr/e/ De Schutter, Silvano Casalatina