Patents by Inventor Elmer G. Gesell

Elmer G. Gesell 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).

  • Die casting process using disposable inserts during warm up
    Patent number: 4550762
    Abstract: An improved die casting process for the production of castings which include metallic inserts. The process comprises the use of inexpensie non-metallic inserts in place of the metallic insert during the initial warm-up casting shots, said substitute inserts preferably being made of cardboard. The process is particularly well suited for the casting of die cast engine blocks wherein cardboard sleeves are substituted for the cast iron cylinder sleeves during the die warm-up casting shots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1985
    Assignee: Outboard Marine Corporation
    Inventors: James C. West, Elmer G. Gesell