Patents by Inventor Jeffrey D. Brach

Jeffrey D. Brach 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 oven and method of operating a die oven
    Patent number: 6884969
    Abstract: An infrared die oven has a die cradle for holding a die. A thermocouple is positioned within the die cradle to maintain it in direct contact with the die. A controller connected to the thermocouple continually reads the temperature of the die. When the die reaches a threshold temperature, the intensity of an infrared heating elements in the oven is reduced. When the die reaches the desired temperature, the controller continuously adjusts the intensity of the heater to maintain the die at the desired temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Granco Clark, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Brach, John C. Bugai