Patents by Inventor Bill W. Dodd

Bill W. Dodd 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 of pultruding utilizing a die with changeable die insects
    Patent number: 5198172
    Abstract: A molding apparatus and method are provided which are of the type which utilize a die set comprising at least one die which defines at least one mold cavity for receiving resin impregnated fibers therethrough. Any one die of the die set comprises first and second mold base sections which are positionable with respect to one another so as to form a mold base which defines a channel therethrough. A mold insert defines a mold cavity completely therethrough and is adapted to be removably mounted in the channel. The die set is removably clamped between first and second clamp members so as to enable easy and convenient addition or removal of dies to or from the die set if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: Kevin J. Spoo, Vergil H. Rhodes, Jr, Bill W. Dodd
  • Molding apparatus
    Patent number: 5116450
    Abstract: A molding apparatus and method are provided which are of the type which utilize a die set comprising at least one die which defines at least one mold cavity for receiving resin impregnated fibers therethrough. Any one die of the die set comprises first and second mold base sections which are positionable with respect to one another so as to form a mold base which defines a channel therethrough. A mold insert defines a mold cavity completely therethrough and is adapted to be removably mounted in the channel. The die set is removably clamped between first and second clamp members so as to enable easy and convenient addition or removal of dies to or from the die set if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: Kevin J. Spoo, Vergil H. Rhodes, Jr., Bill W. Dodd