Patents by Inventor Dennis J. Lyerly

Dennis J. Lyerly 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: 7717771
    Abstract: A simple three piece machined steel Collet-Spindle Adaptor for angle grinders includes a hat-shaped base having interior threading for coupling with a threaded spindle on an angle grinder. A sleeve extends therefrom and has an interior surface which engages with a collet. The preferred adaptor converts an angle grinder to accept die grinding tools and other similar tools, thereby providing flexibility of tooling, flexibility of application and work area, ergonomics in operator comfort by providing two hand operation, safety in lower operating tool speed, and reduced cost as an additional die grinder and expensive air compressor are not required. Simple machined design allows rapid change over and small size allows easy toolbox storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Inventor: Dennis J. Lyerly