Patents by Inventor Larry E. Tice

Larry E. Tice 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).

  • Screw and floating drive nut assembly
    Patent number: 4372222
    Abstract: A precision drive assembly for the table (b 10) of a machine tool incorporates a screw (12) and floating ball nut (14). The nut is supported by a pair of rods (18,20) which, in turn, are connected to a bracket (26) mounted on the table. The nut is prevented from rotating about its axis by a torque arm (38) extending from the side of the nut and anchored to a bracket (52) attached to the table. Because of this arrangement the nut may move sideways or vertically without substantially altering its linear position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1983
    Assignee: Colt Industries Operating Corp.
    Inventor: Larry E. Tice