Patents by Inventor Robert D. Porter

Robert D. Porter 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: 4939845
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved, multi purpose measuring device for determining various parameters of an externally threaded member. In particular, the invention includes a substantially ring shaped housing slidably supporting at least one pair of gage plugs having measuring assemblies mounted thereon. As the gage plugs are selectively moved through the housing to bring the measuring assemblies into contact with an externally threaded member for determining various parameters such as the actual and functional pitch diameters, the minor diameter and the concentricity of the threaded member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1990
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas Corporation
    Inventor: Robert D. Porter
  • Patent number: 4821422
    Abstract: An improved measuring device for determining both major and pitch diameters of screw threads, gears, splines and the like, wherein attractable magnetic members attached to a movable spindle and fixed anvil serve to attract and retain gauging wires in their proper positions. An adjustable screw and spring assembly biases the spindle toward the anvil with a predetermined and readily adjustable pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas Corporation
    Inventor: Robert D. Porter