Patents by Inventor William E. Gross

William E. Gross 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: 5797605
    Abstract: Workholding apparatus for mounting a workpiece (6) on a machine tool, the apparatus comprising a diaphragm chuck portion (2) and a tailstock portion (4). The chuck (2) includes a backing ring (70) with face portion (74) attached to the diaphragm (44) with the backing ring (70) having a centering locator guide (76) for centering and stopping the axial advancement of a workpiece in the chuck (2). The chuck (2) also includes a support ring (106) including material (109) located at the periphery thereof for sealing the area between the chuck and the workpiece and dampening vibrations brought about by the machining process. The tailstock portion (4) comprises a rotatable tailstock support (112) having at least one workpiece seating surface (117). The tailstock includes a centering locator guide (114) extending axially from the tailstock support (112) and having a generally curved outer surface (115) for centering the workpiece in the chuck (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Assignee: The Gleason Works
    Inventors: William E. Gross, Charles G. Ellwanger
  • Patent number: 5386350
    Abstract: A mounting for motor vehicles is disclosed. The mounting includes a bracket that is attached to the vehicle so that the spotlight can be mounted in a horizontal position. The mounting includes a support tube having a fixed bushing which positively engages the bracket so that the location of the handle is simply and easily fixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1995
    Assignee: Unity Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: William E. Gross