Patents by Inventor Dale D. Steffen

Dale D. Steffen 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).

  • Patent number: 5482098
    Abstract: A device for feeding a curved workpiece is presented. A shaping device incorporating a feeding device of the present invention comprises a base; a cutting head projecting vertically above the base for shaping the workpiece; and a jig mounted to the base for guiding the workpiece past the cutting head. The jig includes first, second, and third rollers for providing a three point support for the workpiece. Preferably, one of the rollers is motor driven to automatically advance the workpiece past the cutting head. Further, the jig is preferably vertically adjustable and horizontally adjustable. A feeding device is adaptable for installation on standard shaping devices, and it can shape the lateral surfaces of both straight and curved wooden workpieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1996
    Inventors: Dean A. Loppnow, Dale D. Steffen