Patents by Inventor Lester J. Sova

Lester J. Sova 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).

  • Apparatus for transferring and forming parts in a press
    Patent number: 5829300
    Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus and a method for transferring and forming parts in a press (20). The press (20) has a plurality of longitudinally dispose workstations (W). A parts transfer system (22) has a grasping unit (69) for releasably grasping or holding matrices (M) of workpieces (WP) and is mounted upon a translation base (68) which is movable between workstations (W). The press (20) simultaneously stamps and forms at least a pair of matrices (M) of workpieces (WP) in a single stroke of the press (20) and the parts transfer system (22) grasps and transfers the matrices (M) of workpieces (WP) between workstations (W). Each matrix has at least two longitudinal spaced columns and two laterally spaced rows of workpieces (WP). Preferably, the grasping unit (69) include matrices of gear boxes (110), interconnected by connecting rods (198), which pivotally support arms (140) and finger assemblies (146) which releasably grasp the workpieces (WP) .
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Inventor: Lester J. Sova
  • Apparatus and method for transferring and forming parts in a press
    Patent number: 5598733
    Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus and a method for transferring and forming parts in a press (20). The press (20) has a plurality of longitudinally disposed workstations (W). A parts transfer system (22) has a grasping unit (69) for releasably grasping or holding matrices (M) of workpieces (WP) and is mounted upon a translation base (68) which is movable between workstations (W). The press (20) simultaneously stamps and forms at least a pair of matrices (M) of workpieces (WP) in a single stroke of the press (20) and the parts transfer system (22) grasps and transfers the matrices (M) of workpieces (WP) between workstations (W). Each matrix has at least two longitudinal spaced columns and two laterally spaced rows of workpieces (WP). Preferably, the grasping unit (69) include matrices of gear boxes (110), interconnected by connecting rods (198), which pivotally support arms (140) and finger assemblies (146) which releasably grasp the workpieces (WP).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: AMSD Partnership
    Inventor: Lester J. Sova
  • Apparatus and method for transferring and forming parts in a press
    Patent number: 5359875
    Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus and a method for transferring and forming parts in a press (20). The press (20) has a plurality of longitudinally disposed workstations (W). A parts transfer system (22) has a grasping unit (69) for releasably grasping or holding matrices (M) of workpieces (WP) and is mounted upon a translation base (68) which is movable between workstations (W). The press (20) simultaneously stamps and forms at least a pair of matrices (M) of workpieces (WP) in a single stroke of the press (20) and the parts transfer system (22) grasps and transfers the matrices (M) of workpieces (WP) between workstations (W). Each matrix has at least two longitudinal spaced columns and two laterally spaced rows of workpieces (WP). Preferably, the grasping unit (69) include matrices of gear boxes (110), interconnected by connecting rods (198), which pivotally support arms (140) and finger assemblies (146) which releasably grasp the workpieces (WP).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: AMSD Partnership
    Inventor: Lester J. Sova