Patents by Inventor Charles R. Balog

Charles R. Balog 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).

  • Electrode tip dresser with vacuum
    Patent number: 6106203
    Abstract: An electrode tip dresser includes a cutting tool to dress an electrode; the cutting tool having a cutter blade assembly with an opening through which passes material that is removed from an electrode; and a vacuum orifice disposed to catch the material near the tool opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Semtorq, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas A. Asmis, Charles R. Balog, Joseph P. Seme, Jr.
  • Electrode tip dresser and holder assembly
    Patent number: 4966504
    Abstract: An electrode tip dresser which is comprised of a pair of interlocking cutter blades. A rotatable holder is provided for assisting in securing the blades to each other. A clamping mechanism is provided to releasably secure both the blades and the rotatable holder in such a manner that they may be driven by a power source. The blades, when interlocked, expose two cutting and two burnishing edges on each side of the holder and blade assembly. The clamping mechanism is designed to lock the holder and blade assembly in place for rotation by employing a locking cam clamp which is engaged when a toggle is overthrown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Assignee: Sem-Torq, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Seme, Jr., Charles R. Balog, Robert Janashak