Patents by Inventor Donald Edward Klesser

Donald Edward Klesser 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).

  • Self-guided trim tool and method
    Patent number: 6887017
    Abstract: A rotary trim tool (11) and method for trimming workpieces of various materials. The rotary trim tool comprises a shank (12), a trim guide (13), a cutting member (14), and a trim-depth guide (15). For use, the tool (11) is mounted in a rotatable machine, such as a router. The trim tool (11) is setup for trimming by adjusting its axial position in relation to the workpiece, and by using a trim-depth guide (15) of appropriate dimension. Using this method, the rotary trim tool (11) is capable of trimming the workpiece to precise dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Inventor: Donald Edward Klesser
  • Self-guided trim tool and method
    Publication number: 20030077130
    Abstract: A rotary trim tool (11) and method for trimming workpieces of various materials. The rotary trim tool comprises a shank (12), a trim guide (13), a cutting member (14), and a trim-depth guide (15). For use, the tool (11) is mounted in a rotatable machine, such as a router. The trim tool (11) is setup for trimming by adjusting its axial position in relation to the workpiece, and by using a trim-depth guide (15) of appropriate dimension. Using this method, the rotary trim tool (11) is capable of trimming the workpiece to precise dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventor: Donald Edward Klesser