Patents Assigned to Hess Industries, Inc.
  • Vertical spinner
    Patent number: 7963199
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a spinning apparatus for forming a workpiece when the workpiece is arranged in a substantially vertical orientation. The spinning apparatus includes at least one tool capable of altering the shape of the workpiece while spinning. The apparatus also includes a clamp configured to hold the workpiece as the tool works the workpiece. The spinning apparatus includes a spinning arrangement allowing for the vertical arrangement of the workpiece while the tool is working on the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Hess Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David Mayfield, Joseph Harry Krenz, Krishnathejan Akumalla