Patents by Inventor Barry B. Hofmaster

Barry B. Hofmaster 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).

  • Publication number: 20020149135
    Abstract: A runner system and runner component particularly adapted for use in multiple cavity injection molding systems is disclosed. The runner system and runner component utilize particular structural features and geometrical configurations that have been found to result in superior molding practices and molded components in multiple cavity injection molding systems. A corresponding multiple cavity injection molding system utilizing the noted runner system is described. And, a related method for promoting uniform filling of multiple mold cavities is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Applicant: Avaya Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Jae Hong Choi, Jerald L. Golmanavich, Barry B. Hofmaster
  • Patent number: 6450798
    Abstract: A runner system and runner component particularly adapted for use in multiple cavity injection molding systems is disclosed. The runner system and runner component utilize particular structural features and geometrical configurations that have been found to result in superior molding practices and molded components in multiple cavity injection molding systems. A corresponding multiple cavity injection molding system utilizing the noted runner system is described. And, a related method for promoting uniform filling of multiple mold cavities is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Avaya Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Jae Hong Choi, Jerald L. Golmanavich, Barry B. Hofmaster