Patents by Inventor Eddie L. Eiland

Eddie L. Eiland 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).

  • Rockbit arm machining fixture and method
    Patent number: 4872379
    Abstract: A fixture and method are disclosed for machining the bearing spindle on rockbit drilling arm forgings. The teachings of the invention eliminate the need for shims, greatly simplify the set-up process and reduce the amount of different fixtures necessary to accomplish positioning a forging. In addition, the device disclosed performs the offset and twist adjustment operations simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1989
    Assignee: Dresser Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Eddie L. Eiland