Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Humme

Christopher J. Humme 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).

  • Gauging system
    Patent number: 6144892
    Abstract: A gauging system is disclosed. The gauging system is adapted to determine the dimensions of an elongate workpiece. A movement assembly is provided for effecting relative longitudinal movement between the gauging device and the elongate workpiece so that the gauging device can repeatedly detect the diameter of the workpiece relative to reference positions along the length of the workpiece. This enables the profile of the workpiece to be accurately determined. The gauging device may comprise a laser gauge, or other non-contact gauge. Alternatively, the gauging device may comprise a contact gauge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Royal Master Grinders, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles J. Cheetham, Christopher J. Humme