Patents by Inventor Angel Kocev

Angel Kocev 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).

  • Automated machine tool having a rotary indexing fixture
    Patent number: 4617720
    Abstract: There is provided by this invention an automated machine tool having a rotary indexing table that allows the machine tool to precisely rotate a workpiece 360.degree. to perform a machining function. The rotary indexing table has an aperture therein designed to accommodate an indexing tool supported in a rotatable spindle such that with appropriate movements of the moveable worktable the indexing tool causes rotation of the rotary indexing table to a precise position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1986
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Palfery, Donald R. Puckering, Angel Kocev, Kenrick B. Maharaj
  • Adjustable torque driving tool for automated machining centers
    Patent number: 4574463
    Abstract: There is provided by this invention an adjustable torque driving tool for use with an automated machine tool wherein the adjustable torque driving tool is comprised of a releasable clutch that releases the tool from the rotating spindle of the automated machine tool when a pre-selected torque is applied. The adjustable torque driving tool gives the automated machine tool the capability to bolt workpieces to the worktable prior to machining and unbolting the workpiece from the worktable after machining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1986
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Palfery, John S. Malcolm, Angel Kocev, Kenrick B. Maharaj