Patents by Inventor Vincent Masterson

Vincent Masterson 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).

  • Method of manufacturing film insert molding
    Publication number: 20030003280
    Abstract: A hybrid injection molding machine that has the capability to draw an decorative or other sheet into a mold cavity prior to injection into the mold has opposing male and female mold parts. One of the mold parts has an insert formed from a porous metal so that a vacuum may be drawn through the insert in order to draw a decorative sheet into all aspects of the insert cavity. The decorative sheet is held in place with a retention mechanism that is selectively attachable to either of the two mold blocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Vincent Masterson, Steven Matecki, Daniel Darby, Gregory Peterson
  • Hybrid injection molding process for enhancing exterior appearance of molded articles by molding fabric thereto
    Publication number: 20030001310
    Abstract: A hybrid injection molding machine that has the capability to draw a decorative or fabric sheet into a mold cavity prior to injection into the mold has opposing male and female mold parts. At least one of the mold parts has an insert formed from a porous metal so that a vacuum may be drawn through the insert in order to draw the fabric sheet into all aspects of the insert cavity so that plastic may then be injection molded into the cavity of the mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Vincent Masterson, Mark Matecki
  • Hybrid injection molding apparatus for enhancing cosmetic appearance of molded articles
    Patent number: 6478569
    Abstract: A hybrid injection molding machine that has the capability to draw an decorative or other sheet into a mold cavity prior to injection into the mold has opposing male and female mold parts. One of the mold parts has an insert formed from a porous metal so that a vacuum may be drawn through the insert in order to draw a decorative sheet into all aspects of the insert cavity. The decorative sheet is held in place with a retention mechanism that is selectively attachable to either of the two mold blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Slipmate Company
    Inventors: Vincent Masterson, Steven Matecki, Daniel Darby, Gregory Peterson
  • Hybrid injection molding process for enhancing exterior appearance of molded articles by molding fabric thereto
    Patent number: 6475423
    Abstract: A hybrid injection molding machine that has the capability to draw a decorative or fabric sheet into a mold cavity prior to injection into the mold has opposing male and female mold parts. At least one of the mold parts has an insert formed from a porous metal so that a vacuum may be drawn through the insert in order to draw the fabric sheet into all aspects of the insert cavity so that plastic may then be injection molded into the cavity of the mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Slipmate Company
    Inventors: Vincent Masterson, Mark Matecki