Patents by Inventor Jock Barnes

Jock Barnes 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: 5138772
    Abstract: A reference point assembly is provided for use with an inspection table in which the reference point assembly is mounted to the table and adapted to engage an elongated slot on a part under inspection and, in doing so, accurately position the slot with respect to the reference point assembly and thus to the table. The reference point assembly includes a pin movable between a retracted and an extended position with respect to the table. The pin has two tapered surfaces on opposite sides which engage opposite sides of the slot and, in doing so, center the slot with respect to the pin in a first direction. Similarly, a ramp assembly is also movable between a retracted and an extended position with respect to the table. The ramp assembly includes a pair of ramp surfaces adapted to engage opposite ends of the slot end, in doing so, center the slot with respect to the ramp assembly in a second direction which is substantially perpendicular to the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Inventor: Jock Barnes