Patents by Inventor George C. Tichnell, Jr.

George C. Tichnell, Jr. 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).

  • Multi time and index heat press
    Patent number: 8042588
    Abstract: A press is described having an upper platen. The press includes a support arm adapted to selectively move the upper platen between an open position, a partially open position and a closed position with respect to a lower platen. An electromagnet is disposed proximate the support arm and configured to selectively secure the upper platen in the closed position. Another electromagnet, which may be disposed proximate a base member, is configured selectively to secure the upper platen in a partially open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Stahls' Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin B. Robinson, George C. Tichnell, Jr.
  • MULTI TIME AND INDEX HEAT PRESS
    Publication number: 20090242096
    Abstract: A press is described having an upper platen. The press includes a support arm adapted to selectively move the upper platen between an open position, a partially open position and a closed position with respect to a lower platen. An electromagnet is disposed proximate the support arm and configured to selectively secure the upper platen in the closed position. Another electromagnet, which may be disposed proximate a base member, is configured selectively to secure the upper platen in a partially open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Benjamin B. Robinson, George C. Tichnell, JR.