Patents by Inventor Ivan R. West, Jr.

Ivan R. West, Jr. 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: 4428125
    Abstract: A conventional mining bore hole drill assembly having a drill mounted on a boom wherein the orientation of the drill and boom with respect to the mined material is readily adjustable. First and second inclination detectors are mounted on the boom with each detector including gravity actuated switching devices. Inclination apparatus further including read out devices positioned at the equipment operator's station to continuously allow the operator to determine whether the bore hole is being drilled at the proper angle of inclination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1984
    Inventor: Ivan R. West, Jr.