Patents by Inventor Georg H. Wellein

Georg H. Wellein 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).

  • Cutting tool
    Patent number: 6702526
    Abstract: A cutting tool comprises a cutter body having at least one pocket therein. The pocket is adapted to receive a cutting insert cartridge. A position-adjusting device cooperates with the cartridge to move the cartridge in opposing directions. The body may have a pocket for receiving the cartridge. The device may include a cylindrical body member supported in a fixed axial relation within a bore in the body. The cylindrical body member may have an eccentric protrusion that engages the cartridge. The cylindrical body member may be displaceable to displace the protrusion and move the cartridge. A clamping wedge may be provided for clamping the cartridge in the pocket. The protrusion may engage a slot in a rear surface of the cartridge. The protrusion may engage the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Kennametal Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Gamble, Thomas J. Long, II, Georg H. Wellein
  • Cutting tool
    Publication number: 20030202848
    Abstract: A cutting tool comprises a cutter body having at least one pocket therein. The pocket is adapted to receive a cutting insert cartridge. A position-adjusting device cooperates with the cartridge to move the cartridge in opposing directions. The body may have a pocket for receiving the cartridge. The device may include a cylindrical body member supported in a fixed axial relation within a bore in the body. The cylindrical body member may have an eccentric protrusion that engages the cartridge. The cylindrical body member may be displaceable to displace the protrusion and move the cartridge. A clamping wedge may be provided for clamping the cartridge in the pocket. The protrusion may engage a slot in a rear surface of the cartridge. The protrusion may engage the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventors: Kevin M. Gamble, Thomas J. Long, Georg H. Wellein