Patents by Inventor Kevin W. Chittenden

Kevin W. Chittenden 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 system and cell
    Patent number: 9878368
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a component in a die casting cell that includes a die casting system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, isolating a first chamber from a second chamber of the die casting system, melting a charge of material in the first chamber, sealing the second chamber relative to the first chamber, and simultaneously injecting the charge of material within the second chamber to cast the component and melting a second charge of material within the first chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mario P. Bochiechio, John Joseph Marcin, Carl R. Verner, John F. Blondin, Mark F. Bartholomew, Raymond P. Ristau, Kevin W. Chittenden, Gary M. Tamiso, Robert C. Renaud, Dennis M. Kraemer, Robert E. LeBrun, Paul R. Zamjohn, Charles A. Roohr, Kerry Kozaczuk, Roy A. Garrison, Steven J. Bullied
  • DIE CASTING SYSTEM AND CELL
    Publication number: 20160158835
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a component in a die casting cell that includes a die casting system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, isolating a first chamber from a second chamber of the die casting system, melting a charge of material in the first chamber, sealing the second chamber relative to the first chamber, and simultaneously injecting the charge of material within the second chamber to cast the component and melting a second charge of material within the first chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Mario P. BOCHIECHIO, John Joseph MARCIN, Carl R. VERNER, John F. BLONDIN, Mark F. BARTHOLOMEW, Raymond P. RISTAU, Kevin W. CHITTENDEN, Gary M. TAMISO, Robert C. RENAUD, Dennis M. KRAEMER, Robert E. LeBRUN, Paul R. ZAMJOHN, Charles A. ROOHR, Kerry KOZACZUK, Roy A. GARRISON, Steven J. BULLIED
  • Die casting system and cell
    Patent number: 9289823
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a component in a die casting cell that includes a die casting system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, isolating a first chamber from a second chamber of the die casting system, melting a charge of material in the first chamber, sealing the second chamber relative to the first chamber, and simultaneously injecting the charge of material within the second chamber to cast the component and melting a second charge of material within the first chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Mario P. Bochiechio, John Joseph Marcin, Carl R. Verner, John F. Blondin, Mark F. Bartholomew, Raymond P. Ristau, Kevin W. Chittenden, Gary M. Tamiso, Robert C. Renaud, Dennis M. Kraemer, Robert E. LeBrun, Paul R. Zamjohn, Charles A. Roohr, Kerry Kozaczuk, Roy A. Garrison, Steven J. Bullied
  • DIE CASTING SYSTEM AND CELL
    Publication number: 20150060002
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a component in a die casting cell that includes a die casting system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, isolating a first chamber from a second chamber of the die casting system, melting a charge of material in the first chamber, sealing the second chamber relative to the first chamber, and simultaneously injecting the charge of material within the second chamber to cast the component and melting a second charge of material within the first chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Mario P. BOCHIECHIO, John Joseph MARCIN, Carl R. VERNER, John F. BLONDIN, Mark F. BARTHOLOMEW, Raymond P. RISTAU, Kevin W. CHITTENDEN, Gary M. TAMISO, Robert C. RENAUD, Dennis M. KRAEMER, Robert E. LeBRUN, Paul R. ZAMJOHN, Charles A. ROOHR, Kerry KOZACZUK, Roy A. GARRISON, Steven J. BULLIED
  • Die casting system and cell
    Patent number: 8919422
    Abstract: A die casting system includes a die, a shot tube, a melting system and a vacuum system. The die includes a plurality of die components that define a die cavity. The shot tube is in fluid communication with the die cavity and is operable to deliver a charge of material to the die cavity. The melting system is positioned adjacent to the die and includes an alloy loader, a melting unit and a crucible. The vacuum system defines a first chamber and a second chamber separated from the first chamber by an isolation valve. The melting system is disposed within the first chamber, and the die is disposed within the second chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Mario P. Bochiechio, John Joseph Marcin, Carl R. Verner, John F. Blondin, Mark F. Bartholomew, Raymond P. Ristau, Kevin W. Chittenden, Gary M. Tamiso, Robert C. Renaud, Dennis M. Kraemer, Robert E. LeBrun, Paul R. Zamjohn, Charles A. Roohr, Kerry Kozaczuk, Roy A. Garrison, Steven J. Bullied
  • Rapid manufacturing method
    Patent number: 8561668
    Abstract: A rapid manufacturing method includes forming tooling in a rapid manufacturing process. The tooling is coated with a conductive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Lea Kennard Castle, John Joseph Marcin, Steven J. Bullied, Mario P. Bochiecchio, Kevin W. Chittenden, Carl R. Verner
  • RAPID CASTING ARTICLE MANUFACTURING
    Publication number: 20130026338
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a casting article for use in a casting process includes rapidly forming the casting article out of a metallic material. A ceramic coating is applied to an exterior surface of the casting article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Lea Kennard Castle, Mario P. Bochiechio, Carl R. Verner, Steven J. Bullied, John Joseph Marcin, Kevin W. Chittenden, Hector M. Pinero, Agnes Klucha, Michael C. Reiter
  • RAPID MANUFACTURING METHOD
    Publication number: 20130025810
    Abstract: A rapid manufacturing method includes forming tooling in a rapid manufacturing process. The tooling is coated with a conductive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Lea Kennard Castle, John Joseph Marcin, Steven J. Bullied, Mario P. Bochiecchio, Kevin W. Chittenden, Carl R. Verner
  • DIE CASTING SYSTEM AND CELL
    Publication number: 20120211193
    Abstract: A die casting system includes a die, a shot tube, a melting system and a vacuum system. The die includes a plurality of die components that define a die cavity. The shot tube is in fluid communication with the die cavity and is operable to deliver a charge of material to the die cavity. The melting system is positioned adjacent to the die and includes an alloy loader, a melting unit and a crucible. The vacuum system defines a first chamber and a second chamber separated from the first chamber by an isolation valve. The melting system is disposed within the first chamber, and the die is disposed within the second chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Mario P. Bochiechio, John Joseph Marcin, Carl R. Verner, John F. Blondin, Mark F. Bartholomew, Raymond P. Ristau, Kevin W. Chittenden, Gary M. Tamiso, Robert C. Renaud, Dennis M. Kraemer, Robert E. LeBrun, Paul R. Zamjohn, Charles A. Roohr, Kerry Kozaczuk, Roy A. Garrison, Steven J. Bullied
  • PROCESS FOR CASTING COLUMNAR GRAIN AIRFOIL WITH PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ORIENTATION
    Publication number: 20120043046
    Abstract: A molding process utilizes a seed with a columnar grain structure for defining a desired grain structure in a completed casting. The seed is received within a seed cavity of a mold. The molten material adopts the orientation of the columns defined within the seed during solidification to form a completed molded article having a desired columnar grain structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Steven J. Bullied, Carl R. Verner, Mario P. Bochiechio, John Joseph Marcin, Kevin W. Chittenden
  • Process for casting columnar grain airfoil with preferential primary orientation
    Patent number: 8079400
    Abstract: A molding process utilizes a seed with a columnar grain structure for defining a desired grain structure in a completed casting. The seed is received within a seed cavity of a mold. The molten material adopts the orientation of the columns defined within the seed during solidification to form a completed molded article having a desired columnar grain structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Steven J. Bullied, Carl R. Verner, Mario P. Bochiechio, John Joseph Marcin, Kevin W. Chittenden
  • PROCESS FOR CASTING COLUMNAR GRAIN AIRFOIL WITH PREFERENTIAL PRIMARY ORIENTATION
    Publication number: 20100084106
    Abstract: A molding process utilizes a seed with a columnar grain structure for defining a desired grain structure in a completed casting. The seed is received within a seed cavity of a mold. The molten material adopts the orientation of the columns defined within the seed during solidification to form a completed molded article having a desired columnar grain structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: Steven J. Bullied, Carl R. Verner, Mario P. Bochiechio, John Joseph Marcin, Kevin W. Chittenden