William J Felton

Title: William J. Felton and Razor-Blade Cleaning Innovations.

Introduction

William J. Felton is an inventor associated with Roslindale, Massachusetts, and The Gillette Company. His work includes patent innovations in cleaning stacked razor blades during manufacturing. Felton is credited with 3 patents.

Latest Patents

The supplied patent descriptions cover a machine and a method for aqueous cleaning of blade stacks. Both address removing oil, dirt, and grinding debris from metal surfaces while limiting contamination between cleaning stages.

The machine moves stacked razor blades through separate wash, rinse, and dry stations. The blades are mounted on rods held by a fixture, while carefully oriented nozzles or jets use water or air pressure to make the blades riffle. This movement helps expose their surfaces to the cleaning process.

The system uses purified water for rinsing and preferably an aqueous cleaning solution for washing. A circulation system supports efficient use of these materials. The related method applies the same staged cleaning approach as part of razor-blade manufacturing.

Career Highlights

Felton’s described inventions focus on practical manufacturing processes for razor blades. By combining separated cleaning stations, blade movement, and recirculated cleaning materials, the innovations aim to improve cleaning while reducing carryover between stages.

Collaborations

The supplied information identifies Donald R. Chaulk and James W. Walsh as Felton’s coworkers. It does not specify their roles in the described patents.

Conclusion

William J. Felton’s patent work at The Gillette Company centers on aqueous cleaning systems and methods for stacked razor blades, addressing cleanliness and efficient use of manufacturing resources.