Patents by Inventor Frank T. Cvijanovic

Frank T. Cvijanovic has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6082722
    Abstract: A fixture for a workpiece having an irregular shape or an irregular surface which makes the workpiece difficult to consistently locate and support for machining in a conventional device. The fixture includes a base, upon which is mounted a locating member for positioning the workpiece in the fixture, and at least one support assembly. Each support assembly has a plurality of support elements which are independently adjustable as needed to engage the surface of different workpieces to provide support. In operation, the workpiece is placed in the fixture and positioned relative to the locating member. Each support assembly is adjusted as needed, including independently adjusting the support elements to engage the surface of the workpiece, and the support assembly is secured in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Inventor: Frank T. Cvijanovic