Theodore A Mcintyre

US Patent:

7950262, May 31, 2011

Filed:

Apr 19, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/762400

Inventors:

Joel T. Pyper - Grand Rapids MI, US
Scott M. Breen - Grand Rapids MI, US
Gordon L. Chaisson - Howell MI, US
Jeremie J. Yoder - Grand Rapids MI, US
Theodore A. McIntyre - Grandville MI, US

Assignee:

Standard Lifters, Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

B21D 24/08
B21D 37/00
B21J 9/18

US Classification:

72456, 7245313, 7245314, 72344, 72350, 724811, 100214, 100251

Abstract:

A guided keeper assembly and method for metal forming dies includes a base having a flat mounting face and at least one marginal fastener aperture to detachably mount the base to an associated die shoe, as well as a central guide aperture. The assembly also includes a guide pin having a central portion closely received in the central guide aperture of the base for precisely guiding reciprocal motion between the die pad and an associated die shoe. The guide pin has an enlarged head at a first end thereof which abuts the mounting face of the base to positively limit travel between the die shoe and the die pad, and a shoulder at the opposite or second end thereof with an alignment mechanism that precisely locates the second end of the guide pin on the die pad. A first fastener extends through the marginal fastener aperture in the base to securely, yet detachably, connect the same with the die shoe. A second fastener securely, yet detachably, connects the second end of the guide pin with the die pad.

US Patent:

8074486, Dec 13, 2011

Filed:

May 24, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/114208

Inventors:

Joel T. Pyper - Grand Rapids MI, US
Scott M. Breen - Grand Rapids MI, US
Gordon L. Chaisson - Howell MI, US
Jeremie J. Yoder - Grand Rapids MI, US
Theodore A. McIntyre - Grandville MI, US

Assignee:

Standard Lifters, Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

B21D 24/08
B21D 37/00
B21J 9/18

US Classification:

72456, 72344, 72350, 724811, 100214, 100251

Abstract:

A guided keeper assembly and method for metal forming dies includes a base having a flat mounting face and at least one marginal fastener aperture to detachably mount the base to an associated die shoe, as well as a central guide aperture. The assembly also includes a guide pin having a central portion closely received in the central guide aperture of the base for precisely guiding reciprocal motion between the die pad and an associated die shoe. The guide pin has an enlarged head at a first end thereof which abuts the mounting face of the base to positively limit travel between the die shoe and the die pad, and a shoulder at the opposite or second end thereof with an alignment mechanism that precisely locates the second end of the guide pin on the die pad. A first fastener extends through the marginal fastener aperture in the base to securely, yet detachably, connect the same with the die shoe. A second fastener securely, yet detachably, connects the second end of the guide pin with the die pad.

US Patent:

8522595, Sep 3, 2013

Filed:

Dec 6, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/311831

Inventors:

Joel T. Pyper - Grand Rapids MI, US
Scott M. Breen - Grand Rapids MI, US
Gordon L. Chaisson - Howell MI, US
Jeremie J. Yoder - Grand Rapids MI, US
Theodore A. McIntyre - Grandville MI, US

Assignee:

Standard Lifters, Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

B21D 24/08
B21D 37/00
B21J 9/18

US Classification:

72456, 72344, 72350, 7245313, 7245314, 724811, 100214, 100251

Abstract:

A guided keeper assembly for metal forming dies includes a base having a mounting face and a fastener aperture to mount the base to an associated die shoe, as well as a central guide aperture. A guide pin having a central portion is closely received in the central guide aperture for precisely guiding reciprocal motion between the die pad and the die shoe. The guide pin has an enlarged head at one end which abuts the the-base to positively limit travel between the die shoe and the die pad, and a shoulder at an opposite end with an alignment mechanism that precisely locates the guide pin on the die pad. A fastener extends through the fastener aperture in the base to securely connect the same with the die shoe. Another fastener securely connects the second end of the guide pin with the die pad.

US Patent:

20080053186, Mar 6, 2008

Filed:

Sep 1, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/515477

Inventors:

Joel T. Pyper - Grand Rapids MI, US
Scott M. Breen - Grand Rapids MI, US
Gordon L. Chaisson - Howell MI, US
Jeremie J. Yoder - Grand Rapids MI, US
Theodore A. McIntyre - Grandville MI, US

International Classification:

B21D 37/00

US Classification:

724813

Abstract:

A guided keeper assembly and method for metal forming dies includes a base having a flat mounting face and at least one marginal fastener aperture to detachably mount the base to an associated die shoe, as well as a central guide aperture. The assembly also includes a guide pin having a central portion closely received in the central guide aperture of the base for precisely guiding reciprocal motion between the die pad and an associated die shoe. The guide pin has an enlarged head at a first end thereof which abuts the mounting face of the base to positively limit travel between the die shoe and the die pad, and a shoulder at the opposite or second end thereof with an alignment mechanism that precisely locates the second end of the guide pin on the die pad. A first fastener extends through the marginal fastener aperture in the base to securely, yet detachably, connect the same with the die shoe. A second fastener securely, yet detachably, connects the second end of the guide pin with the die pad.

US Patent:

20190210086, Jul 11, 2019

Filed:

Mar 19, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/357803

Inventors:

- Grand Rapids MI, US
Scott M. Breen - Marne MI, US
Gordon L. Chaisson - Howell MI, US
Jeremie J. Yoder - Grand Rapids MI, US
Theodore A. McIntyre - Grandville MI, US

Assignee:

STANDARD LIFTERS, INC. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

B21D 37/12
B21D 37/14
B21D 22/10
B21D 37/02
B21D 37/08
B21D 37/04
B21D 37/10

Abstract:

A guided keeper assembly for metal forming dies includes a base having a mounting face and a fastener aperture to mount the base to an associated die shoe, as well as a central guide aperture. A guide pin having a central portion is closely received in the central guide aperture for precisely guiding reciprocal motion between the die pad and the die shoe. The guide pin has an enlarged head at one end which abuts the base to positively limit travel between the die shoe and the die pad, and a shoulder at an opposite end with an alignment mechanism that precisely locates the guide pin on the die pad. A fastener extends through the fastener aperture in the base to securely connect the same with the die shoe. Another fastener securely connects the second end of the guide pin with the die pad.

US Patent:

20160082499, Mar 24, 2016

Filed:

Nov 30, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/953591

Inventors:

- Grand Rapids MI, US
Scott M. Breen - Marne MI, US
Gordon L. Chaisson - Howell MI, US
Jeremie J. Yoder - Grand Rapids MI, US
Theodore A. McIntyre - Grandville MI, US

International Classification:

B21D 37/12
B21D 37/14
B21D 22/10

Abstract:

A guided keeper assembly for metal forming dies includes a base having a mounting face and a fastener aperture to mount the base to an associated die shoe, as well as a central guide aperture. A guide pin having a central portion is closely received in the central guide aperture for precisely guiding reciprocal motion between the die pad and the die shoe. The guide pin has an enlarged head at one end which abuts the base to positively limit travel between the die shoe and the die pad, and a shoulder at an opposite end with an alignment mechanism that precisely locates the guide pin on the die pad. A fastener extends through the fastener aperture in the base to securely connect the same with the die shoe. Another fastener securely connects the second end of the guide pin with the die pad.

US Patent:

20150033818, Feb 5, 2015

Filed:

Jul 30, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/954498

Inventors:

- Grand Rapids MI, US
Scott M. Breen - Marne MI, US
Gordon L. Chaisson - Howell MI, US
Jeremie J. Yoder - Grand Rapids MI, US
Theodore A. McIntyre - Grandville MI, US

Assignee:

Standard Lifters, Inc. - Grand Rapids MI

International Classification:

B21D 37/14
B21D 22/10

US Classification:

72456

Abstract:

A guided keeper assembly for metal forming dies includes a base having a mounting face and a fastener aperture to mount the base to an associated die shoe, as well as a central guide aperture. A guide pin having a central portion is closely received in the central guide aperture for precisely guiding reciprocal motion between the die pad and the die shoe. The guide pin has an enlarged head at one end which abuts the base to positively limit travel between the die shoe and the die pad, and a shoulder at an opposite end with an alignment mechanism that precisely locates the guide pin on the die pad. A fastener extends through the fastener aperture in the base to securely connect the same with the die shoe. Another fastener securely connects the second end of the guide pin with the die pad.