Patents Assigned to SDC Innovations, Inc.
  • Folding presser assembly
    Patent number: 6692425
    Abstract: A presser assembly for supporting blanking scrap during a blanking operation is provided. The presser assembly includes a support rail; a presser rail connected to the support rail; and at least one connecting rail connecting the presser rail to the support rail. The connecting rail is adapted to pivot with respect to at least one of the support rail and the presser rail through a predetermined pivot angle range for changing a distance between the support rail and the presser rail. By pivoting, a folding and an unfolding of the presser assembly can be affected during a blanking operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: SDC Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick D. Myers, David J. Coursey
  • Folding presser assembly
    Patent number: 6659927
    Abstract: A presser assembly for supporting blanking scrap during a blanking operation is provided. The presser assembly includes a support rail; a presser rail connected to the support rail; and a connecting rail connecting the presser rail to the support rail and being adapted to pivot with respect to at least one of the support rail and the presser rail through a predetermined pivot angle range for changing a distance between the support rail and the presser rail. By pivoting, one can thereby selectively affect a folding and an unfolding of the presser assembly during a blanking operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: SDC Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick D. Myers, David J. Coursey