Patents by Inventor Efrain Morales-Centeno

Efrain Morales-Centeno 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: 7267538
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an adjustable knockout rod for use in conjunction with injection molding machines. The knock-out rod disclosed herein is preferably formed of a round bar having a plurality of annular notches or undercuts formed at uniform intervals along the length of the bar. The knock-out rod passes through a stationary platen and is retained in position relative to the stationary platen by a split collar. The split collar is designed to be inserted into the stationary platen in more than one orientation thereby effecting adjustment of the knock-out rod a distance and interval less than the distance between the adjacent notches on the rod. Additionally, the quick adjusting knockout rod disclosed herein is provided with means for fine adjustment of the overall length of the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Inventor: Efrain Morales-Centeno
  • Publication number: 20040241278
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an adjustable knockout rod for use in conjunction with injection molding machines. The knock-out rod disclosed herein is preferably formed of a round bar having a plurality of annular notches or undercuts formed at uniform intervals along the length of the bar. The knock-out rod passes through a stationary platen and is retained in position relative to the stationary platen by a split collar. The split collar is designed to be inserted into the stationary platen in more than one orientation thereby effecting adjustment of the knock-out rod a distance and interval less than the distance between the adjacent notches on the rod. Additionally, the quick adjusting knockout rod disclosed herein is provided with means for fine adjustment of the overall length of the rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Efrain Morales-Centeno