Patents by Inventor Kent Woonton

Kent Woonton 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).

  • High speed method and apparatus for producing foundry molds
    Patent number: 4036277
    Abstract: In the production of foundry mold parts by the method described in U.S. Pat. No. 3,739,834, the production rate is increased by employing a foundry sand mix which can be cured by means of a gaseous curing agent and carrying out curing of the pressed mold part while the mold part is supported at the pressing station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1975
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1977
    Assignee: J. R. Short Milling Co.
    Inventors: Kent Woonton, Jeffrey R. Short, III, Kenneth N. Roach
  • Apparatus for making foundry moulds
    Patent number: RE29919
    Abstract: Apparatus for continuous, high speed production of foundry mould parts by pressing them from a continuous bed of foundry sand mix which is based on a curable binder, pressing of the part being carried out at a time when the mix has adequate plastic flowability for pressure moulding and adequate potential curability to assure a strong, rigid cured product. Advantageous embodiments include curing means operating in conjunction with the pressing means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1979
    Assignee: J. R. Short Milling Company
    Inventors: Kent Woonton, Jeffrey R. Short, III, Kenneth N. Roach