Metal founding inventions 01/07

20070017650 - Method and apparatus for providing a solder area on a leadframe: An apparatus is provided that forms a solder layer on a die pad of a leadframe. Initially, a drop of the solder is deposited on the die pad, and the drop is formed into a layer by the lower surface of a tool which is moved towards the drop. The... Agent: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione

20070017651 - Twin roll caster, and equipment and method for operating the same: A twin roll caster with the casting roll having longitudinal cooling channels extending from one shoulder portion, adjacent a side dam, to the other shoulder portion, adjacent the opposite side dam. The molten metal pool is confined by side dams that may engage the end surfaces of the shoulder portions.... Agent: Hahn Loeser & Parks, LLP

20070017652 - Apparatus, mold, and method for manufacturing metal-ceramic composite member: To provide a manufacturing apparatus that is capable of manufacturing metal-ceramic composite members in various shapes with high productivity, and a mold member and a manufacturing method therefore. An apparatus for manufacturing a metal-ceramic composite member was made, the apparatus including: a plurality of process regions, namely, an atmosphere replacing/heating... Agent: Oliff & Berridge, PLC

20070017653 - Non-oxidizable coating: A substrate is coated by applying a first layer atop the substrate and comprising, in major weight part, a non-refractory first metal. A second layer is applied atop the first layer and comprises, in major weight part, a carbide and/or nitride of a second metal. A third layer is applied... Agent: Bachman & Lapointe, P.C. (p&w)

20070017654 - Non-oxidizable coating: A substrate is coated by applying an essentially pure aluminum first layer to a surface of the substrate. At least a first portion of the first layer is oxidized so as to provide a protective coating of desired properties. The substrate may be a refractory metal-based investment casting core.... Agent: Bachman & Lapointe, P.C. (p&w)

20070012415 - Cast-iron thixocasting apparatus and method: Disclosed is an apparatus for and a method of thixocasting a cast iron, that can effectively prevent the scale from mixing in the die (cavity) thereby to obtain sound iron castings having good mechanical properties. The apparatus includes at least a pair of dies that can freely opened and closed... Agent: Ronald E. Greigg Greigg & Greigg P.l.l.c.

20070012416 - Method of unidirectional solidification of castings and associated apparatus: Molten metal is injected uniformly into a horizontal mold from a feed chamber in a horizontal direction at a controlled rate, directly on top of the metal already within the mold. A cooling medium is applied to the bottom surface of the mold, with the type and flow rate of... Agent: William F. Lang, Iv Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

20070012417 - Method of unidirectional solidification of castings and associated apparatus: Molten metal is injected uniformly into a horizontal mold from a feed chamber in a horizontal or vertical direction at a controlled rate, directly on top of the metal already within the mold. A cooling medium is applied to the bottom surface of the mold, with the type and flow... Agent: Greenberg Traurig, LLP

20070006988 - Injection-molding device for manufacturing v-engine blocks: The invention relates to an injection-molding device for manufacturing V-engine blocks, in particular an injection-molding machine with a fixed and moving mold half, wherein the moving mold frame contains sliders and ejectors, along with center sleeve sliders angularly arranged relative to each other and a supporting plate for locking the... Agent: Merchant & Gould PC

20070006989 - Method and apparatus for melting titanium using a combination of plasma torches and direct arc electrodes: A method and apparatus for optimizing melting of titanium for processing into ingots or end products. The apparatus provides a main hearth, a plurality of optional refining hearths, and a plurality of casting molds or direct molds whereby direct arc electrodes melt the titanium in the main hearth while plasma... Agent: Sand & Sebolt

20070006990 - Method for operating a strip casting machine for producing a metal strip: The invention relates to a method of operating a strip casting machine for producing a metal strip, during which molten metal is continuously poured between two casting rolls (1, 2) that form a casting gap. Lateral seals (10) having sealing plates (11) are provided for laterally delimiting the casting gap,... Agent: Abelman, Frayne & Schwab

20070000634 - Heat-dissipating device and its manufacturing process: A heat-dissipating device and its manufacturing process are provided for significantly increasing the number and size of blades so as to enhance the heat-dissipating performance. The heat-dissipating device has a plurality of blades arranged around the hub of the heat-dissipating device and there is an overlapped region formed between every... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20070000635 - Slide shutoff for metal flow in a casting process: A composite shut-off means for casting moulds, including a sliding closure made of sand and a compressive refractory material. The sliding closure has a passageway passing through it so as to allow the selective passage of molten metal there through, and a filtering means for the molten metal that filters... Agent: Cynthia S Murphy Renner Otto Boisselle & Sklar

20070000636 - Squeeze station for automated molding machine: An automated matchplate molding machine includes a cope flask, a pattern plate and a drag flask for creating formed sand molds. A lock is provided to lock the drag flask to the platen table of the molding machine during desired stages of an individual sand molding sequence. The lock between... Agent: Leydig Voit & Mayer, Ltd

20070000637 - Method and apparatus for continuous casting: A method and apparatus for continuous casting of metal strip, the apparatus having (i) a first endless belt supported and moved on the surfaces of a first entry pulley and a first exit pulley and (ii) a second endless belt supported and moved on the surfaces of a second entry... Agent: Intellectual Property