Patents by Inventor Phillip A. Tanis

Phillip A. Tanis 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).

  • Universal lifter foot assembly for removal of core block from mold
    Patent number: 7140868
    Abstract: An ejector assembly for use with a mold for molding plastic parts include a first stationary member, a second stationary member and an ejector plate moveable between the first and second stationary members. A core blade lifter is provided that includes a lifter foot assembly that is moveable with the ejector plate. The core blade lifter includes a lifter rod pivotally mounted to the lifter foot assembly and moveable laterally and longitudinally in response to movement of the ejector plate. A stationary helper pin is provided generally parallel to the lifter rod. The core blade lifter includes a helper carrier pivotally mounted to the lifter foot assembly and moveable along the helper pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: HS Die & Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Harold W. Steele, Phillip A. Tanis