Brightman Kenneth Holliday

Address:

3813 Clubhouse Ct SE, Conyers, GA 30094

Phone:

7706569792

VIN:

1FTFW1EV4AFB16688

Make:

FORD

Model:

F-150

Year:

2010

US Patent:

6779426, Aug 24, 2004

Filed:

Dec 21, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/745016

Inventors:

Brightman Kenneth Holliday - Conyers GA

Assignee:

Atlas Die LLC - Elkhart IN

International Classification:

B26F 146

US Classification:

83 13, 83652, 8369821, 8369911, 761078

Abstract:

An apparatus is provided for improved retention of magnetically attractable die rules inserted into slots of a retaining board. In a die rule retaining board, a plurality of chambers are oriented substantially perpendicular to a die slot and the direction of insertion of a die rule into the retaining board. In one embodiment, each of the chambers has an open face to permit communication between the chamber and a die slot in the retaining board. A magnetic die rule retention device is located within each chamber and includes a contact face intended to contact and retain a magnetically attractable die rule inserted into a respective die slot. Once the die rule is completely inserted into the die rule slot, the contact face of the magnetic retention device exerts an attractive force against the die rule in the direction of the retention device slot and securely holds the die rule within the die slot.

US Patent:

7793587, Sep 14, 2010

Filed:

Jun 6, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/157109

Inventors:

David J. Coursey - Conyers GA, US
Brightman Kenneth Holliday - Conyers GA, US

Assignee:

Atlas Die LLC - Elkhart IN

International Classification:

B30B 15/04

US Classification:

10026912, 100 35, 100 99, 8352215

Abstract:

According to various embodiments, the present teachings relate to an alignment device, method, and system for aligning an upper platen of a paperboard press with a lower platen of a paperboard press. The alignment device can comprise a latching collar adapted to be mounted on a lower platen. The latching collar can comprise a central hole and can be adapted to be mounted on or affixed to the lower platen. The latching collar can comprise a locking area. The alignment device can further comprise a plunger unit. The plunger unit can comprise a housing, a securing device attached to the housing, and a plunger configured for reciprocal motion through the housing. The securing device can be adapted to removably secure the housing to a top surface of an upper platen of a paperboard press. The alignment device can further comprise a biasing device for normally biasing the plunger in a retracted position with respect to the housing yet permitting the plunger to be pushed partially through the housing to attain an extended position.

US Patent:

8061247, Nov 22, 2011

Filed:

Sep 14, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/901096

Inventors:

David J. Coursey - Conyers GA, US
Brightman Kenneth Holliday - Conyers GA, US

Assignee:

Atlas Die LLC - Elkhart IN

International Classification:

B26D 7/06

US Classification:

83109, 83111

Abstract:

A deflectable lifting device can be mounted to a support form, work surface or other member of a material conveyance system. According to embodiments, the deflectable lifting device can have a base that mounts into the support, and a bendable arm arranged in the pathway of a material conveyance system, such as a paper stripping or paper blanking work station. When a sheet or web of material travels over the deflectable lifting device, the bendable arm can bend and deflect downwards, but still contact the sheet or web with a gently humped or arcuate portion, providing a small margin of elevation or lift to the sheet or web. The sheet or web can therefore be elevated above edges, holes, or other obstructions in the pathway that could jam or snag the delivery of the material. The deflectable lifting device can comprise an arcuate portion or head over which the sheet or web can slide in a bearing fashion.

US Patent:

8127649, Mar 6, 2012

Filed:

Apr 20, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/426699

Inventors:

Brightman Kenneth Holliday - Conyers GA, US

Assignee:

Atlas Die LLC - Elkhart IN

International Classification:

B26D 7/06

US Classification:

83109, 83123, 83128, 83167

Abstract:

According to various embodiments, the present teachings relate to a paper pushing device. The paper pushing device can comprise a shaft configured to be received and anchored in an opening of a retaining board. The paper pushing device can comprise a head connected to the shaft. The paper pushing device can comprise an arm that extends from the head at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the shaft. The paper pushing device can be used in various tool and die, stock manipulating operations.

US Patent:

8266993, Sep 18, 2012

Filed:

Jun 8, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/155550

Inventors:

David J. Coursey - Conyers GA, US
Brightman Kenneth Holliday - Conyers GA, US

Assignee:

Atlas Die, LLC - Elkhart IN

International Classification:

B26D 7/06

US Classification:

83109, 83111

Abstract:

A deflectable lifting device can be mounted to a support form, work surface or other member of a material conveyance system. According to embodiments, the deflectable lifting device can have a base that mounts into the support, and a bendable arm arranged in the pathway of a material conveyance system, such as a paper stripping or paper blanking work station. When a sheet or web of material travels over the deflectable lifting device, the bendable arm can bend and deflect downwards, but still contact the sheet or web with a gently humped or arcuate portion, providing a small margin of elevation or lift to the sheet or web. The sheet or web can therefore be elevated above edges, holes, or other obstructions in the pathway that could jam or snag the delivery of the material. The deflectable lifting device can comprise an arcuate portion or head over which the sheet or web can slide in a bearing fashion.

US Patent:

8534173, Sep 17, 2013

Filed:

Jun 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/827620

Inventors:

Brightman Kenneth Holliday - Conyers GA, US

Assignee:

Atlas Die LLC - Elkhart IN

International Classification:

B26D 7/06

US Classification:

83109, 834371, 834372, 24458, 254 1

Abstract:

According to various embodiments, the present teachings relate to a paper pushing device. The paper pushing device can include a shaft configured to be received and anchored in an opening of a substrate, for example, a retaining board. The paper pushing device can include a base that extends from the shaft, and a paddle connected to the base at a shoulder. The base can extend in a first direction perpendicular to the shaft and away from the central axis of the shaft, and the paddle can extend in a second direction opposite the first direction and past the central axis of the shaft. Methods are also provided whereby the paper pushing device can be used in various die-cutting and workpiece manipulating operations.

US Patent:

20110174131, Jul 21, 2011

Filed:

Jan 19, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/008934

Inventors:

Brightman Kenneth HOLLIDAY - Conyers GA, US

Assignee:

ATLAS DIE, LLC - Elkhart IN

International Classification:

B26D 7/26

US Classification:

8369831, 8369811

Abstract:

A kerf lock is provided for the retention of die cutting dies in die slots of a retaining board. A retaining system is also provided and includes a plurality of lock slots oriented substantially perpendicularly to a direction of insertion of a die cutting die. The lock slots have open faces to permit communication with the die slots. When the kerf lock is located within a lock slot it extends into the die slot until a die is inserted into the die slot. Upon initial insertion of a die into the die slot, the kerf lock compresses laterally. Once the die is completely inserted, the kerf lock exerts a normal force against the die in the direction of the die slot wall opposite the open face. An inserted die cutting die can thus be securely held within the die slot.

US Patent:

20120204694, Aug 16, 2012

Filed:

Apr 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/451201

Inventors:

David J. COURSEY - Conyers GA, US
Brightman Kenneth HOLLIDAY - Conyers GA, US

Assignee:

ATLAS DIE, LLC - Elkhart IN

International Classification:

B26D 7/32
B65H 23/04

US Classification:

83109, 242615

Abstract:

A deflectable lifting device can be mounted to a frame, work surface or other support in a material conveyance system. The device can have a base mounted in the support, and a bendable arm arranged in the pathway of the conveyance system. When a sheet or web of material travels over the deflectable lifting device, the bendable arm can bend and deflect downwardly, but still contact and lift the sheet or web, providing a small margin of elevation or lift to the sheet or web. The sheet or web can therefore be elevated above edges, holes, or other obstructions in the pathway that could jam or snag the delivery of the material.