Patents by Inventor Derek E. Craig

Derek E. Craig 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).

  • Molding press
    Patent number: 8556614
    Abstract: A mold press for use with an injection mold, the mold press including a first press section connectable to a first portion of the injection mold, a second press section connectable to a second portion of the injection mold and a locking arm system. The locking arm system being configured to secure the first press section to the second press section. The locking arm system including at least one structural member coupled with the first press section, and at least one swing arm pivotally connected to the second press section. The swing arm encounters the structural member and interacts with the structural member to draw the first and second press sections toward each other causing the first and second portions of the mold to become proximate each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Inventors: Jeff M. Counterman, Derek E. Craig
  • MOLDING PRESS
    Publication number: 20120251658
    Abstract: A mold press for use with an injection mold, the mold press including a first press section connectable to a first portion of the injection mold, a second press section connectable to a second portion of the injection mold and a locking arm system. The locking arm system being configured to secure the first press section to the second press section. The locking arm system including at least one structural member coupled with the first press section, and at least one swing arm pivotally connected to the second press section. The swing arm encounters the structural member and interacts with the structural member to draw the first and second press sections toward each other causing the first and second portions of the mold to become proximate each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Jeff M. Counterman, Derek E. Craig