Patents by Inventor Alan Edward Osburn

Alan Edward Osburn 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: 7318691
    Abstract: The present invention provides an automated-torque controlled tool for attachment to a milling machine. The tool comprises an elongated hollow housing defined by a neck section, a middle section, and a bottom section. The neck section is adapted to engage a spindle of the milling machine for rotational and axial movement therewith. A torque spring is situated within the middle section of the housing. A torque adjuster is dimensioned and configured to sit within the neck section of the housing on top the torque spring. A bit holder and driver mechanism are rotationally mounted within the bottom section of the housing. When the torque threshold is reached by the bit holder, the driver mechanism rotationally disengages from the bit holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Engineered Spring Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Edward Osburn