Patents by Inventor Gregg E. Whealy

Gregg E. Whealy 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 LOCKING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20220402020
    Abstract: An exemplary die casting press includes a moveable platen that can be actuated to move toward and away from a fixed platen along tie bars. A fixed die is mounted on the fixed platen and a moveable die is mounted on the moveable platen. A die locking system has a locking post that is attached to and extends from the fixed die and a locking cam that is attached to the moveable die. An actuator moves the locking cam between a locked position and an unlocked position to engage and disengage from the locking post, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Gregg E. Whealy, Ryan A. Haas
  • Molding and die casting apparatus and methods
    Patent number: 7669639
    Abstract: A mold, or die is easily and conveniently maintainable, includes releasably retained parts and permits access and removal of mold parts or elements that may need maintenance, repair or replacement without removal of the mold or die from a die casting machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Delaware Machinery and Tool Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Gregg E. Whealy, Ryan A. Haas, William R. Garrett, Brian L. Backus
  • Molding and die casting apparatus and methods
    Publication number: 20070204969
    Abstract: A mold, or die is easily and conveniently maintainable, includes releasably retained parts and permits access and removal of mold parts or elements that may need maintenance, repair or replacement without removal of the mold or die from a die casting machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Gregg E. Whealy, Ryan A. Haas, William R. Garrett, Brian L. Backus