Patents by Inventor Kip M. Bonds

Kip M. Bonds 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).

  • Coating for gasifiable foam patterns
    Patent number: 4093770
    Abstract: A pattern destructible on contact with a molten metal charge is given a composite coating consisting of a (1) highly tacky viscous adhesive substantially devoid of solids and having a low gas content, (2) a collection of ultra-fine refractory paticles (carbon facing sand) aligned on the surface of said adhesive. The adhesive volatilizes on contact with the casting charge while the refractory particles remain unaffected. An ultra-smooth cast surface is produced without macro crevices inherent in the surface of a destructible pattern and the mold sand is reusable without contamination by a high portion of burned sand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1978
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Adolf Hetke, Kip M. Bonds
  • Method for cavityless casting employing a dual layer pattern coating
    Patent number: 4010791
    Abstract: A pattern destructible on contact with a molten metal charge is given a composite coating consisting of a highly tacky viscous adhesive substantially devoid of solids and single particle thickness layer collection of ultra-fine refractory particles (carbon facing sand) aligned on the surface of said adhesive. The adhesive volatilizes on contact with the casting charge while the refractory particles remain unaffected. An ultra-smooth cast surface is produced without macro crevices inherent in the surface of a destructible pattern and the mold sand is reusable without contamination by a high portion of burned sand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1977
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Adolf Hetke, Kip M. Bonds