Patents by Inventor Bob Winfough

Bob Winfough 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).

  • Cutting machine for gear shaping or the like
    Patent number: 7097399
    Abstract: A cutting machine includes linear electrical actuation for controlling linear reciprocating movement of a spindle and cutting tool. The cutting machine is suited for gear shaping cutting operations and the like. Linear electrical actuation may be used to control position of a hydraulic valve within the spindle, which controls hydraulic actuation and linear movement of the spindle. Linear electrical actuation may also be used to pivot the spindle to relieve the cutting and/or during the cutting stroke for gear crowning operations. A rotary actuator is also disclosed as incorporated into the pivoting saddle of such a cutting machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Bourn & Koch, Inc.
    Inventors: Bob Winfough, Loyd L. Koch, Wayne Densmore
  • Cutting machine for gear shaping or the like
    Publication number: 20050129474
    Abstract: A cutting machine includes linear electrical actuation for controlling linear reciprocating movement of a spindle and cutting tool. The cutting machine is suited for gear shaping cutting operations and the like. Linear electrical actuation may be used to control position of a hydraulic valve within the spindle, which controls hydraulic actuation and linear movement of the spindle. Linear electrical actuation may also be used to pivot the spindle to relieve the cutting and/or during the cutting stroke for gear crowing operations. A rotary actuator is also disclosed as incorporated into the pivoting saddle of such a cutting machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Applicant: Bourn & Koch, Inc.
    Inventors: Bob Winfough, Loyd Koch, Wayne Densmore