Patents by Inventor Benjamin Muril Sipe

Benjamin Muril Sipe 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).

  • Universal coupling for machine tool
    Patent number: 6786807
    Abstract: A detachable tool body is connected to the mandrel by means of a universal type coupling. The mating end of the drive shaft is constructed with U-shaped element having a pair of arms extending axially towards the tool body. The inner surfaces of the arms form a partially cylindrical seat. A similar U-shaped element having a pair of similar arms is constructed on the tool body with basically a mirror image profile relative to the drive shaft element. In the assembled position the mated arms define an inner bearing chamber (seat) having dual cylindrical surfaces with transverse axes. A barrel is constructed, which is shaped to nest in the seat formed by the mated pair of U-shaped elements and acts as a bearing which allows dual axes of motion. The adjustment rod of the abrasive element adjustment mechanism extends from the drive shaft through a bore in the barrel and into the tool body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Micromatic Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Lee Becksvoort, Benjamin Muril Sipe
  • Adjustable tool body with fluid actuation
    Patent number: 6739949
    Abstract: The application describes a honing tool for use with a CNC machine. A fluid actuator provides the mechanism for causing radial adjustment of abrasive elements. The actuator consists of a piston and cylinder assembly mounted within the tool and powered by the through the tool cooling fluid of the CNC machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Micromatic Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Lee Becksvoort, Jason Wayne McEachran, Benjamin Muril Sipe
  • Universal coupling for machine tool
    Publication number: 20040043712
    Abstract: A detachable tool body is connected to the mandrel by means of a universal type coupling. The mating end of the drive shaft is constructed with U-shaped element having a pair of arms extending axially towards the tool body. The inner surfaces of the arms form a partially cylindrical seat. A similar U-shaped element having a pair of similar arms is constructed on the tool body with basically a mirror image profile relative to the drive shaft element. In the assembled position the mated arms define an inner bearing chamber (seat) having dual cylindrical surfaces with transverse axes. A barrel is constructed, which is shaped to nest in the seat formed by the mated pair of U-shaped elements and acts as a bearing which allows dual axes of motion. The adjustment rod of the abrasive element adjustment mechanism extends from the drive shaft through a bore in the barrel and into the tool body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Mark Lee Becksvoort, Benjamin Muril Sipe
  • Adjustable tool body with fluid actuation
    Publication number: 20030162485
    Abstract: The application describes a honing tool for use with a CNC machine. A fluid actuator provides the mechanism for causing radial adjustment of abrasive elements. The actuator consists of a piston and cylinder assembly mounted within the tool and powered by the through the tool cooling fluid of the CNC machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Mark Lee Becksvoort, Jason Wayne McEachran, Benjamin Muril Sipe