Adam R Loukus

US Patent:

20130269901, Oct 17, 2013

Filed:

Mar 15, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/836001

Inventors:

Josh E. Loukus - Calumet MI, US
Adam R. Loukus - Calumet MI, US
Travis Pennala - Lyon MI, US
Luke Luskin - Hubbell MI, US

International Classification:

B22C 9/00

US Classification:

164 72, 164 75, 118317, 427133, 427180, 4274211

Abstract:

Embodiments provide methods, apparatuses and systems for depositing a thermal insulator coating onto a desired surface of a mold cavity or insert or preform. Embodiments also provide casting methods using a thermal insulator coating.

US Patent:

20130269902, Oct 17, 2013

Filed:

Mar 15, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/840423

Inventors:

Josh E. Loukus - Calumet MI, US
Adam R. Loukus - Calumet MI, US

International Classification:

B22D 27/04

US Classification:

164 97, 164122, 164 91, 164120, 164271, 164284, 164312, 1563082, 428210

Abstract:

Some embodiments provide methods and systems for casting articles. One example of a method includes providing and positioning a thermal blanket within a mold cavity and then introducing a molten material into the mold cavity and into contact with the thermal blanket. The method allows the molten material to remain in a molten state during a dwell time that extends from the introduction of the molten material at least until the mold cavity is filled. In another example, a method of using a thermal blanket includes keeping a molten material in a molten state during a dwell time extending from first introduction of the molten material until pressurization. Systems including a variety of mold types, one or more thermal blankets, and in some cases preforms and/or inserts are also provided. Also described is a novel thermal blanket and method of manufacturing the same.

US Patent:

20140008893, Jan 9, 2014

Filed:

Mar 15, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/841281

Inventors:

Adam R. Loukus - Calumet MI, US
Josh E. Loukus - Calumet MI, US

International Classification:

B60D 1/01

US Classification:

280433, 2642791, 164 98, 295275

Abstract:

A metal matrix composite article is described that includes a metal component, a ceramic component, and a lubricious component. The metal matrix composite article has a first surface and a second surface. The lubricious component is present in an amount that is highest at the first surface and is lowest at the second surface. The ceramic component is present in an amount that is highest at the first surface and is lowest at the second surface. The metal component is present in an amount that is highest at the second surface and is lowest at the first surface. In some cases, the metal matrix composite article is a wear plate for a fifth wheel hitch.

US Patent:

20130269498, Oct 17, 2013

Filed:

Mar 11, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/793305

Inventors:

Adam R. Loukus - Calumet MI, US
Josh E. Loukus - Calumet MI, US
David M. Somero - New Ipswich NH, US
Niel S. Somero - New Ipswich NH, US
Nathan K. Somero - New Ipswich NH, US
David W. Somero - New Ipswich NH, US

International Classification:

B23D 61/02
B23D 65/00

US Classification:

83676, 76112

Abstract:

In some cases a composite cutting blade includes one or more cutting segments along a periphery of a hub segment. According to an example, the hub segment and the one or more cutting segments can comprise the same or different porous material. A metallurgical bond between the one or more cutting segments and the hub segment is created by a metal which infiltrates the porous material of both segments. The one or more cutting segments also include a cutting material which at least partially defines a cutting edge and/or a cutting surface of each cutting segment extending along the periphery of the composite blade.

US Patent:

20220296974, Sep 22, 2022

Filed:

Jun 8, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/835701

Inventors:

- Cokato MN, US
Logan James Benda - Cokato MN, US
Peter James Kruse - Delano MN, US
Adam Robert Loukus - Calumet MI, US

Assignee:

Delano Bat Corporation, LLC - Cokato MN

International Classification:

A63B 59/52
A63B 59/58
B27M 3/22
B27M 1/08

Abstract:

Disclosed herein are various forms of hybrid baseball bats comprising a wood shell having a radial wall and an outer radial surface profile defining a baseball bat. The wood shell having a central core with a central surface thereon extending from a distal end of the bat. The central surface being profiled with a taper that in some embodiments extends entirely through to the proximal end. A fibrous construct is housed in the central core and infiltrated with an epoxy resin. In some forms, the fibrous construct is in the form of a sleeve. Disclosed are various manufacturing techniques for manufacturing hybrid baseball bats including a low pressure bladder method, a high pressure bladder method, and a centrifugal force method.

US Patent:

20200346086, Nov 5, 2020

Filed:

May 1, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/865302

Inventors:

Steven John Benda - Cokato MN, US
Logan James Benda - Cokato MN, US
Peter James Kruse - Delano MN, US
Adam Robert Loukus - Calumet MI, US

International Classification:

A63B 59/52
A63B 59/58
B27M 3/22
B27M 1/08

Abstract:

Disclosed herein are various forms of hybrid baseball bats comprising a wood shell having a radial wall and an outer radial surface profile defining a baseball bat. The wood shell having a central core with a central surface thereon extending from a distal end of the bat. The central surface being profiled with a taper that in some embodiments extends entirely through to the proximal end. A fibrous construct is housed in the central core and infiltrated with an epoxy resin. In some forms, the fibrous construct is in the form of a sleeve. Disclosed are various manufacturing techniques for manufacturing hybrid baseball bats including a low pressure bladder method, a high pressure bladder method, and a centrifugal force method.

US Patent:

20180214939, Aug 2, 2018

Filed:

Mar 26, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/936196

Inventors:

- Calumet MI, US
Adam R. Loukus - Calumet MI, US

International Classification:

B22D 19/02
C04B 35/622
B62D 53/08
B60D 1/01

Abstract:

A metal matrix composite article is described that includes a metal component, a ceramic component, and a lubricious component. The metal matrix composite article has a first surface and a second surface. The lubricious component is present in an amount that is highest at the first surface and is lowest at the second surface. The ceramic component is present in an amount that is highest at the first surface and is lowest at the second surface. The metal component is present in an amount that is highest at the second surface and is lowest at the first surface. In some cases, the metal matrix composite article is a wear plate for a fifth wheel hitch.

US Patent:

20160059305, Mar 3, 2016

Filed:

Nov 6, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/935068

Inventors:

- Calumet MI, US
Adam R. Loukus - Calumet MI, US

International Classification:

B22D 27/04
B22D 17/20
B22D 17/22

Abstract:

Some embodiments provide methods and systems for casting articles. One example of a method includes providing and positioning a thermal blanket within a mold cavity and then introducing a molten material into the mold cavity and into contact with the thermal blanket. The method allows the molten material to remain in a molten state during a dwell time that extends from the introduction of the molten material at least until the mold cavity is filled. In another example, a method of using a thermal blanket includes keeping a molten material in a molten state during a dwell time extending from first introduction of the molten material until pressurization. Systems including a variety of mold types, one or more thermal blankets, and in some cases preforms and/or inserts are also provided. Also described is a novel thermal blanket and method of manufacturing the same.