Patents by Inventor Zoltan P. Salata

Zoltan P. Salata 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: 20040011498
    Abstract: An interchangeable die system in accordance with the present invention may include two main parts: a shank and a die assembly. The shank is a structural frame that is secured to and remains attached to the die casting machine during a change of the die assembly. The die assembly consists of a die, an adaptor plate and an ejector plate assembly. The die assembly is secured to the shank using the adaptor plate and a locking cam. A spool assembly slides within the shank to actuate the ejector plate assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventor: Zoltan P. Salata
  • Patent number: 6564855
    Abstract: An interchangeable die system in accordance with the present invention may include two main parts: a shank and a die assembly. The shank is a structural frame that is secured to and remains attached to the die casting machine during a change of the die assembly. The die assembly consists of a die, an adaptor plate and an ejector plate assembly. The die assembly is secured to the shank using the adaptor plate and a locking cam. A spool assembly slides within the shank to actuate the ejector plate assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Inventor: Zoltan P. Salata
  • Publication number: 20020179274
    Abstract: An interchangeable die system in accordance with the present invention may include two main parts: a shank and a die assembly. The shank is a structural frame that is secured to and remains attached to the die casting machine during a change of the die assembly. The die assembly consists of a die, an adaptor plate and an ejector plate assembly. The die assembly is secured to the shank using the adaptor plate and a locking cam. A spool assembly slides within the shank to actuate the ejector plate assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventor: Zoltan P. Salata
  • Patent number: 6422297
    Abstract: An interchangeable die system in accordance with the present invention may include two main parts: a shank and a die assembly. The shank is a structural frame that is secured to and remains attached to the die casting machine during a change of the die assembly. The die assembly consists of a die, an adaptor plate and an ejector plate assembly. The die assembly is secured to the shank using the adaptor plate and a locking cam. A spool assembly slides within the shank to actuate the ejector plate assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Inventor: Zoltan P. Salata
  • Publication number: 20010035276
    Abstract: An interchangeable die system in accordance with the present invention may include two main parts: a shank and a die assembly. The shank is a structural frame that is secured to and remains attached to the die casting machine during a change of the die assembly. The die assembly consists of a die, an adaptor plate and an ejector plate assembly. The die assembly is secured to the shank using the adaptor plate and a locking cam. A spool assembly slides within the shank to actuate the ejector plate assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventor: Zoltan P. Salata