Patents by Inventor Don P. Wharton

Don P. Wharton 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).

  • Method and apparatus for translating can blanks
    Patent number: 9302314
    Abstract: A redraw press with an improved can blank transfer mechanism is provided which allows for a substantial increase in the operating speed of the press. Servomotors are used to accurately control positioning and rates of movement of the can blanks as they move downstream through the press.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Standard Engineering Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffery J. Berring, Barry A. Lippert, Ronald S. Schlemmer, William J. Simmons, Don P. Wharton
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSLATING CAN BLANKS
    Publication number: 20140311206
    Abstract: A redraw press with an improved can blank transfer mechanism is provided which allows for a substantial increase in the operating speed of the press. Servomotors are used to accurately control positioning and rates of movement of the can blanks as they move downstream through the press.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Standard Engineering Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffery J. Berring, Barry A. Lippert, Ronald S. Schlemmer, William J. Simmons, Don P. Wharton