Patents by Inventor Chris Pedder

Chris Pedder 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: 7028746
    Abstract: An apparatus for molding a metal material. The apparatus includes a vessel with portions defining a passageway through the vessel. An inlet is located toward one end and a member or agitation means is located within the passageway. A plurality of heaters are located a length of the vessel. The first of the heaters is located immediately downstream of the inlet and is a low frequency induction coil heater whereby the temperature gradient through the vessel's sidewall is minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Thixomat, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron Akers, Ralph E. Vining, D. Matthew Walukas, Raymond F. Decker, Chris Pedder
  • Publication number: 20040084171
    Abstract: An apparatus for molding a metal material. The apparatus includes a vessel with portions defining a passageway through the vessel. An inlet is located toward one end and a member or agitation means is located within the passageway. A plurality of heaters are located a length of the vessel. The first of the heaters is located immediately downstream of the inlet and is a low frequency induction coil heater whereby the temperature gradient through the vessel's sidewall is minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Applicant: Thixomat, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron Akers, Ralph E. Vining, D. Matthew Walukas, Raymond F. Decker, Chris Pedder
  • Publication number: 20020170696
    Abstract: An apparatus for molding a metal material. The apparatus includes a vessel with portions defining a passageway through the vessel. An inlet is located toward one end and a member or agitation means is located within the passageway. A plurality of heaters are located a length of the vessel. The first of the heaters is located immediately downstream of the inlet and is a low frequency induction coil heater whereby the temperature gradient through the vessel's sidewall is minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: Ron Akers, Ralph E. Vining, D. Matthew Walukas, Raymond F. Decker, Chris Pedder