Patents by Inventor Steven L. Fries

Steven L. Fries 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).

  • Patent number: 4975041
    Abstract: A die assembly for die casting a propeller structure, such as a wax propeller pattern. The pattern, which is identical in configuration to a cast metal propeller to be produced, includes a generally cylindrical hub having an outwardly flared end and a plurality of blades project outwardly from the hub. The die assembly includes a base plate and a lower core section extends upwardly from the base plate through an opening in a stripper plate, which is mounted for movement toward and away from the base plate. A plurality of die sections are mounted for generally radial sliding movement on the stripper plate from an outer open position to a closed position where they define a die cavity with the core section. The die assembly also includes an upper die unit that is mounted for vertical movement and has a cavity in its lower surface which receives the upper ends of the die sections when in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1990
    Inventors: Steven L. Fries, John E. Puhl