Patents by Inventor Neal Benkofske

Neal Benkofske 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).

  • Method and apparatus for molding a plate
    Publication number: 20050133946
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for molding a plate having highly detailed surface features from a thermosetting resin with a high concentration of a filler such as graphite. The method an apparatus provides for the formation of a preform of casting material and the placement of the material in a cavity mold which is precisely temperature controlled, has vacuum assist operating throughout the molding operation. The molding pressure is rapidly increased to flow the material through the molding cavity prior to the onset of curing and uniquely positioned ejector pins are provided for removal of the molded plate without damage to the detailed surface features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2005
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Neal Benkofske, Pat Bell, Mike Strantz, William Hassell, Charles VanHeel, Gerald Harms
  • Apparatus for molding a plate
    Patent number: 6854964
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for molding a plate having highly detailed surface features from a thermosetting resin with a high concentration of a filler such as graphite. The method an apparatus provides for the formation of a preform of casting material and the placement of the material in a cavity mold which is precisely temperature controlled, has vacuum assist operating throughout the molding operation. The molding pressure is rapidly increased to flow the material through the molding cavity prior to the onset of curing and uniquely positioned ejector pins are provided for removal of the molded plate without damage to the detailed surface features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Imperial Custom Molding, Inc.
    Inventors: Neal A. Benkofske, Pat C. Bell, Mike R. Strantz, William H. Hassell, Charles J. VanHeel, Gerald R. Harms