Patents Assigned to Fletcher Machine, Inc.
  • Sanding wheel assembly
    Patent number: 5700183
    Abstract: A sanding wheel assembly is provided which allows the operator to quickly change and replace worn sanding belts. The device includes a pinion joined to a rachet wheel which controls a series of tensioning levers. A manual latch secures a rachet wheel. As the pinion is rotated, the levers move inwardly or outwardly to change the tension on the sanding belt against a sanding ring for belt tightening or removal purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: Fletcher Machine, Inc.
    Inventor: M. Ray Fletcher
  • Lamina clipping device and method
    Patent number: 5005454
    Abstract: A lamina clipping device and method are presented whereby edge excess lamina portions of a laminated substrate can be trimmed at the corners in an efficient and clean, finished fashion. One blade is stationarily mounted to a base and a second movable blade is joined thereto whereby a substrate can be positioned against the stationary blade and the movable blade actuated to clip the excess lamina along the edge thereof as the blades come together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1991
    Assignee: Fletcher Machine, Inc.
    Inventor: M. Ray Fletcher