Patents by Inventor Christopher E. Ulerick

Christopher E. Ulerick 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).

  • Apparatus and method for inserting parts into a mold
    Patent number: 7156145
    Abstract: A dispensing arrangement for inserting a part into a cast iron mold includes a dispenser apparatus configured to dispense a predetermined number of parts, a staging apparatus configured to position the parts in a selective orientation and a jig apparatus configured to grip and lift the parts from the staging apparatus and position the parts in a die of a mold. The apparatus may be located adjacent the mold in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America
    Inventor: Christopher E. Ulerick
  • Apparatus and method for inserting parts into a mold
    Patent number: 6913063
    Abstract: A dispensing arrangement for inserting a part into a cast iron mold includes a dispenser apparatus configured to dispense a predetermined number of parts, a staging apparatus configured to position the parts in a selective orientation and a jig apparatus configured to grip and lift the parts from the staging apparatus and position the parts in a die of a mold. The apparatus may be located adjacent the mold in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher E. Ulerick
  • Apparatus and method for inserting parts into a mold
    Publication number: 20040194905
    Abstract: A dispensing arrangement for inserting a part into a cast iron mold includes a dispenser apparatus configured to dispense a predetermined number of parts, a staging apparatus configured to position the parts in a selective orientation and a jig apparatus configured to grip and lift the parts from the staging apparatus and position the parts in a die of a mold. The apparatus of the present invention may be located adjacent the mold in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventor: Christopher E. Ulerick