This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Dana Corporation. Active years: 1988.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1988
Title: Donald W. Dean and His Magnetic Fixture Assembly.
Introduction
Donald W. Dean is an inventor associated with Rockton, Illinois. His patent record includes an invention for accurately positioning and securing a workpiece with a magnetic fixture.
Latest Patents
Dean’s listed patent, “Magnetic Fixture Assembly,” describes a fixture with a lower magnetic base and an upper fixture plate that holds the workpiece. A permanent magnet normally clamps the plate to the base, while energizing an electromagnet disables the permanent magnet and releases the plate. Removable dowel pins precisely align the plate and base before clamping. Dean is credited with 1 patent.
Career Highlights
Dean is associated with Dana Corporation. His patented fixture assembly addresses precise workpiece positioning and convenient release of the fixture plate.
Collaborations
Michael L. Cory is identified as Dean’s coworker. The available information does not specify whether Cory collaborated on the patent.
Conclusion
Donald W. Dean’s “Magnetic Fixture Assembly” combines magnetic clamping with precision alignment to support accurate and efficient workpiece fixturing.
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