Metal deforming – By application of fluent medium – or energy field – Using fixed die
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-15
2008-01-15
Jones, David B. (Department: 3725)
Metal deforming
By application of fluent medium, or energy field
Using fixed die
C072S057000, C029S421100
Reexamination Certificate
active
11132042
ABSTRACT:
A superplastic forming tool for forming a workpiece to make a part. The forming tool includes a forming die having first and second die members. At least one of the die members having a cavity including a forming surface and a plenum. A plurality of passageways extend between the plenum and the cavity. The passageways allow passage of fluid between the cavity and the plenum.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3340101 (1967-09-01), Fields, Jr. et al.
patent: 3975936 (1976-08-01), Baldwin et al.
patent: 4045986 (1977-09-01), Laycock et al.
patent: 4266416 (1981-05-01), Festag et al.
patent: 4901552 (1990-02-01), Ginty et al.
patent: 4936128 (1990-06-01), Story et al.
patent: 5647239 (1997-07-01), Fischer
patent: 5823032 (1998-10-01), Fischer
patent: 5916316 (1999-06-01), Fischer
patent: 6098438 (2000-08-01), Fischer
patent: 6253588 (2001-07-01), Rashid et al.
patent: 6615631 (2003-09-01), Kleber et al.
patent: 6672121 (2004-01-01), Carsley et al.
patent: 2004/0074273 (2004-04-01), Kim et al.
patent: 1197020 (1989-08-01), None
Allor Richard
Copple Warren
Friedman Peter
Luckey Jr. George
Coppiellie Raymond L.
Ford Global Technologies L.L.C.
Jones David B.
Tung & Associates
LandOfFree
Superplastic forming tool does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Superplastic forming tool, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Superplastic forming tool will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3906170