Patents by Inventor Mark Maas

Mark Maas 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).

  • Publication number: 20070227687
    Abstract: The invention provides a die casting system with an external die body having first and second body portions. A die insert is inserted into an opening of each of the first and second body portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Ron Peterson, Mark Maas
  • Patent number: 7240719
    Abstract: The invention provides die casting systems and methods. A die casting system has two body portions, each having a die insert. A die-insert rack that holds the die inserts thereon and is used for positioning the die inserts between the two body portions is also provided. The rack includes a die-insert-ejection system for pushing the die inserts into the respective body portions. Each body portion may include a plurality of cooling inserts connected in parallel between inlet and outlet channels of a corresponding body portion. One body portion may include a plurality of alignment blocks protruding therefrom, while the other body portion may have a plurality of recesses for respectively receiving the alignment blocks. Each recess may have adjustable sidewalls for adjusting alignment between the body portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: QX, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron Peterson, Mark Maas
  • Publication number: 20060048912
    Abstract: The invention provides die casting systems and methods. A die casting system has two body portions, each having a die insert. A die-insert rack that holds the die inserts thereon and is used for positioning the die inserts between the two body portions is also provided. The rack includes a die-insert-ejection system for pushing the die inserts into the respective body portions. Each body portion may include a plurality of cooling inserts connected in parallel between inlet and outlet channels of a corresponding body portion. One body portion may include a plurality of alignment blocks protruding therefrom, while the other body portion may have a plurality of recesses for respectively receiving the alignment blocks. Each recess may have adjustable sidewalls for adjusting alignment between the body portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Ron Peterson, Mark Maas