Patents by Inventor Arlan W. Way

Arlan W. Way 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).

  • Fly tying vise
    Patent number: 6364304
    Abstract: A fly tying vise provides a three point engagement with a hook by use of an anvil having an aperture therein. An elongate engagement member slides inwardly and outwardly relative to the aperture, and includes a slot therein for receiving a portion of the hook therethrough. Translation of the engagement member controls the degree of engagement of the hook by the vise. The vise support post is curved away from the user to provide room for the user's hands during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Inventors: David S. Strait, Arlan W. Way
  • Pipe beveling machine
    Patent number: 6279437
    Abstract: A pipe beveling tool employs a draw bolt that pulls an actuator rearwardly. The draw bolt does not extend all the way through the device, enabling smaller diameter pipes to be engaged. Wedge keys provide adjustable engagement of the driving system to prevent or allow reduction of backlash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Climax Portable Machine Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Arlan W. Way
  • Spot facing machine
    Patent number: 5954462
    Abstract: A spot facing mechanism employs a self centering chuck, a stationary mandrel and housing. Axial feed controls are also stationary when the apparatus is operational. Incremental radial feeding of the tool head is provided, with the degree of feed being adjustable between zero feed and maximum feed. Radial feed rate adjustment controls remain stationary while the apparatus is operating, enabling adjustment of feed rate without having to stop the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Climax Portable Machine Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Arlan W. Way, Terence M. McCarver
  • Portable lathe with push rod actuated rack and pinion feed
    Patent number: 5678464
    Abstract: A portable lathe is modular in construction and provides a cutting tool having a variable feed rate. The mechanism comprises a cam member that imparts linear motion to a series of push rods that in turn pivot a clutch mechanism to activate a rack-and-pinion drive mechanism that effects movement of the cutting tool. A feed rate adjustment knob controls pivotal movement of the clutch mechanism so as to allow variability of the feed rate. Spacer blocks including push rods therein allow use of the mechanism to turn a variety of surface sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: Climax Portable Machine Tools, Inc.
    Inventor: Arlan W. Way
  • Portable machine tool
    Patent number: 5297907
    Abstract: A machine tool comprises an elongated beam adapted to be supported in a horizontal orientation at two locations spaced apart therealong and adapted to support a machining head. Tensioning bars extend parallel to the beam and engage the beam at opposite ends thereof. At least one of the tensioning bars is below the medial plane of the beam, and the tensioning bars are selectively operable to eliminate deflection from the beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Assignee: Climax Portable Machine Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Strait, Arlan W. Way