Kenneth L Platt

US Patent:

20230065058, Mar 2, 2023

Filed:

Aug 26, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/412569

Inventors:

- Youngstown OH, US
Kenneth James Platt - Youngstown OH, US
Joseph Vasalani - Youngstown OH, US

Assignee:

Brilex Technical Solutions, LLC - Youngstown OH

International Classification:

B21C 35/04

Abstract:

A butt retrieval system having a butt retrieval receptacle supported outside the main footprint of an extrusion press such that maintenance and/or repair of the system is simplified. The butt retrieval system includes a butt retrieval receptacle moveable between a butt retrieving position and a butt unloading position. The butt retrieval receptable has a cantilevered arm extending from a base portion of the butt retrieval receptacle in a direction towards the centerline of the associated extrusion press.

US Patent:

20190062126, Feb 28, 2019

Filed:

Aug 21, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/106892

Inventors:

Anthony E. Scotto - Pittsburgh PA, US
Kenneth James Platt - Youngstown OH, US

Assignee:

Taylor-Winfield Technologies, Inc. - Youngstown OH

International Classification:

B66C 3/12
B66C 3/02

Abstract:

A crop bucket having an aux-bail release mechanism wherein movement of the chains is restrained such that an auxiliary hook actuating the release mechanism can do so in a smooth and controlled manner from a variety of angles and positions, while reducing or eliminating bucket roll from offset pulling. The release mechanism can include a carriage configured to translate along at least a portion of a mast and operatively connected to first and second clamshell portions such that movement of the carriage away results in rotation of the clamshell portions toward the open position.