Patents by Inventor Matthew S. Amburg

Matthew S. Amburg 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).

  • Clamshell press having shiftable honeycomb chase
    Patent number: 5997453
    Abstract: A preferred clamshell press (10) includes a changeover apparatus (12) for shifting the tool support chase (22) between an operating position and a shifted position in which the chase (22) is positioned for facilitating tool changing thereon while remaining coupled with the machine body (14). The changeover apparatus (12) includes a tracking assembly (26) having rollers (40) received in guide tracks (32) in the side edges of the chase (22) for guiding the chase (22) during shifting, and an actuator (28) using hydraulic cylinders (42, 44) to shift the chase (22). The apparatus (12) further includes registration slots (62, 66) and corresponding registration tabs (60, 64) for ensuring registration between the chase (22) and the machine body (14) in the operating position, and a locking mechanism (56) for locking the chase (22) in the operating position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: Preco Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Weidhaas, Sr., Matthew S. Amburg, Robert G. Weidhaas, Jr.