Patents by Inventor Matthew D. Broughman

Matthew D. Broughman 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).

  • Solid face die plate
    Patent number: 9149954
    Abstract: A solid face die plate for an underwater pelletizer includes a carrier or holding plate having a circular slot for holding a hard anti-wear element of highly wear-resistant material through which the extrusion orifices open for extruding polymer. The solid face die plate eliminates the need for insulation or plugging material in the center of the die plate and, by embedding the hard anti-wear element within the carrier, protects the edges of the hard anti-wear element for longer wear life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: GALA INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Matthew D. Broughman
  • SOLID FACE DIE PLATE
    Publication number: 20140065253
    Abstract: A solid face die plate for an underwater pelletizer includes a carrier or holding plate having a circular slot for holding a hard anti-wear element of highly wear-resistant material through which the extrusion orifices open for extruding polymer. The solid face die plate eliminates the need for insulation or plugging material in the center of the die plate and, by embedding the hard anti-wear element within the carrier, protects the edges of the hard anti-wear element for longer wear life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: GALA INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Matthew D. BROUGHMAN
  • Solid face die plate
    Patent number: 8512021
    Abstract: A solid face die plate for an underwater pelletizer includes a carrier or holding plate having a circular slot for holding a hard anti-wear element of highly wear-resistant material through which the extrusion orifices open for extruding polymer. The solid face die plate eliminates the need for insulation or plugging material in the center of the die plate and, by embedding the hard anti-wear element within the carrier, protects the edges of the hard anti-wear element for longer wear life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Gala Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew D. Broughman