Patents by Inventor David L. Hughes, Jr.

David L. Hughes, Jr. 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).

  • Die press with dual cam
    Patent number: 7434508
    Abstract: Disclosed is a die press with a base, at least two cam members spaced from the base, an upper platen located between the base and the two cam members to define a space for a die, the upper platen being generally parallel to the base, the upper platen also being attached to the two cam members so that when the two cam members are actuated, the upper platen is moveable relative to the base, and a linkage connecting the two cam members so that the two cam members move in unison relative to each other when actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Ellison Educational Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Corcoran, Carl Von Hirsch, David L. Hughes, Jr.
  • Die press with integral cover and guides and improved die feed system
    Patent number: 7066083
    Abstract: Disclosed is a die press, comprising a base, opposing first and second supports extending from the base, at least one cam member that is supported by the opposing supports, means for rotating the cam member, at least one bearing located on the cam member, a platen positioned generally between the at least one bearing and the base, and a cover being unitary with the platen, the cover being slidably engaged with the opposing supports to guide the platen during operation of the die press.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Ellison Educational Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Corcoran, David L. Hughes, Jr.
  • Die press with dual cam
    Patent number: 6945166
    Abstract: Disclosed is a die press with a base, at least two cam members spaced from the base, an upper platen located between the base and the two cam members to define a space for a die, the upper platen being generally parallel to the base, the upper platen also being attached to the two cam members so that when the two cam members are actuated, the upper platen is moveable relative to the base, and a linkage connecting the two cam members so that the two cam members move in unison relative to each other when actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Ellison Educational Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Corcoran, Carl Von Hirsch, David L. Hughes, Jr.
  • Apparatus for forming die cuts and method of manufacturing same
    Patent number: 6626965
    Abstract: A die cutting block for forming die cuts from paper and other materials includes a base portion having a recess formed therein having a desired shape formed therein, an insert portion having an outer contour which substantially matches the contour of the recess and a blade interposed between and tightly held between the base portion and the insert portion. The blade extends above the base portion and insert portion to provide an exposed edge for cutting paper and the like into a desired shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Provo Craft & Novelty, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Workman, David L. Hughes, Jr., Kevin L. Corcoran, Faye Angevine, Huang Lin-Sheng
  • Die press with integral cover and guides and improved die feed system
    Patent number: 6619195
    Abstract: Disclosed is a die press, comprising a base, opposing first and second supports extending from the base, at least one cam member that is supported by the opposing supports, means for rotating the cam member, at least one bearing located on the cam member, a platen positioned generally between the at least one bearing and the base, and a cover being unitary with the platen, the cover being slidably engaged with the opposing supports to guide the platen during operation of the die press.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Ellison Educational Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Corcoran, David L. Hughes, Jr.
  • Grip for a die press
    Patent number: D468187
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Ellison Educational Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Corcoran, David L. Hughes, Jr., Guorui Deng
  • Die press
    Patent number: D472564
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Ellison Educational Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. Corcoran, David L. Hughes, Jr., Guorui Deng, Faye Angevine