Patents by Inventor Al Steckis

Al Steckis 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: 5018312
    Abstract: An apparatus for deflashing of elastomeric elements comprising: a) a tumbling barrel having a closable opening for introducing and withdrawal of elastomeric elements and deflashing media to the interior of the barrel; b) a refrigeration chamber sized for receiving the barrel therein, having an access opening for providing access to a barrel located therein, having means for mounting the barrel therein, and having means for lowering the temperature of the interior of the chamber; and c) means for imparting motion to the barrel mounted within the chamber to achieve impacting movement to the barrel contents. The apparatus avoids the high costs and dangers of the complicated prior art cryogenic devices and is excellently suited for smaller molders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1991
    Inventor: Al Steckis
  • Patent number: 4796388
    Abstract: An apparatus for deflashing of elastomeric elements comprising: (a) a tumbling barrel having a closable opening for introducing and withdrawal of elastomeric elements and deflashing media to the interior of the barrel; (b) a refrigeration chamber sized for receiving the barrel therein, having an access opening for providing access to a barrel located therein, having mechanism for mounting the barrel therein, and having apparatus for lowering the temperature of the interior of the chamber; and (c) mechanism for imparting motion to the barrel mounted within the chamber to achieve impacting movement to the barrel contents. The apparatus avoids the high costs and dangers of the complicated prior art cryogenic devices and is excellently suited for smaller molders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1989
    Inventor: Al Steckis