Patents by Inventor Richard J. Wampole

Richard J. Wampole 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).

  • Injection molding system with pressure bushing locating ring
    Patent number: 6238204
    Abstract: An injection molding system having a locating ring disposed about and engaged with a pressure bushing. The locating ring is fastened to an outer surface of a clamp plate facing a platen. A first side of the locating ring is disposed against the outer surface of the clamp plate and a portion of a second side of the locating ring is disposed against the platen, thereby supporting the locating ring. The first side of the locating ring is preferably disposed in a recessed mounting surface on the clamp plate and the second side of the radial outer portion of the locating ring is flush with the outer surface of the clamp plate so that both the clamp plate and outer portion of the locating ring are engaged with the platen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Richard J. Wampole