Patents by Inventor Donald E. Casteel

Donald E. Casteel 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).

  • Quick mold change clamping plate and support brackets
    Patent number: 6814560
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a mold (100) in a press comprising a clamping plate (114, 116) comprising a wedge (172-175) and a support bracket (142-145) comprising a wedge receptacle. The wedge and the wedge receptacle act to direct the mold towards the face and vertical center f a press platen (122, 124).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Textron Automotive Company Inc.
    Inventor: Donald E. Casteel
  • Quick mold change clamping plate and support brackets
    Publication number: 20040052887
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a mold (100) in a press comprising a clamping plate (114, 116) comprising a wedge (172-175) and a support bracket (142-145) comprising a wedge receptacle. The wedge and the wedge receptacle act to direct the mold towards the face and vertical center f a press platen (122, 124).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventor: Donald E. Casteel