Patents by Inventor Raphael W. Smith

Raphael W. Smith 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).

  • End mill grinder with two independently adjustable grinding wheels
    Patent number: 6450864
    Abstract: An end mill grinder have two independently adjustable grinding wheels. The end mill grinder includes two grinding wheels which are located next to each other. Each grinding wheel is rotated by a motor. The grinding wheels are positioned in a manner which allows the first grinding wheel to grind primary clearances of the end mill, while the second grinding wheel grinds secondary clearances of the end mill. The end mill is guided toward the grinding wheels by a finger guide attached to a carriage which supports and retains the end mill. The end mill grinder allows the grinding of primary and secondary clearances in one step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Inventor: Raphael W. Smith