Patents by Inventor George Nordstrom

George Nordstrom 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).

  • Tool holder assembly
    Patent number: 8740519
    Abstract: A tool holder assembly including a cutting tool and a tool holder. The cutting tool includes at least one fluid passage. The tool holder includes a conduit and a bore adapted to receive the cutting tool. An adapter or adapter portion may be provided that provides a fluid to one or more fluid passages in the cutting tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Alexander Stoll, Ed Exner, George Nordstrom
  • TOOL HOLDER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20110085864
    Abstract: A tool holder assembly including a cutting tool and a tool holder. The cutting tool includes at least one fluid passage. The tool holder includes a conduit and a bore adapted to receive the cutting tool. An adapter or adapter portion may be provided that provides a fluid to one or more fluid passages in the cutting tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Alexander Stoll, Ed Exner, George Nordstrom
  • Tool holder assembly
    Patent number: 7896591
    Abstract: A tool holder assembly including a cutting tool, a tool holder, and an adapter. The cutting tool includes a fluid passage and an end portion. The tool holder includes a conduit and a bore adapted to receive the cutting tool. The adapter includes a tool receiving portion configured to engage the end portion and an internal fluid passage adapted to provide a fluid from the conduit to the fluid passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Alexander Stoll, Ed Exner, George Nordstrom
  • Apparatus for cleaning a machine tool
    Patent number: 7360271
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for dislodging contaminants from a surface of a machine tool. A machine tool has a spindle and a housing disposed around the spindle. The apparatus includes a support plate, an arbor, and a cleaning member. The arbor is disposed on the support plate and is adapted to be attached to the spindle. The cleaning member is disposed on and extends from the support plate. The cleaning member contacts a surface of the machine tool to remove contaminants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: George Nordstrom, David Bednarek, Alexander Stoll
  • Tool holder assembly
    Patent number: 7090448
    Abstract: A tool holder assembly for a cutting tool. The tool holder assembly includes a tool holder, a locating member, and a spring. The spring is configured to bias the locating member to engage the cutting tool to inhibit fluid leakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Alexander Stoll, Ed Exner, George Nordstrom
  • TOOL HOLDER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20060029482
    Abstract: A tool holder assembly including a cutting tool, a tool holder, and an adapter. The cutting tool includes a fluid passage and an end portion. The tool holder includes a conduit and a bore adapted to receive the cutting tool. The adapter includes a tool receiving portion configured to engage the end portion and an internal fluid passage adapted to provide a fluid from the conduit to the fluid passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Applicant: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Alexander Stoll, Ed Exner, George Nordstrom
  • TOOL HOLDER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20060029480
    Abstract: A tool holder assembly for a cutting tool. The tool holder assembly includes a tool holder, a locating member, and a spring. The spring is configured to bias the locating member to engage the cutting tool to inhibit fluid leakage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Applicant: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Alexander Stoll, Ed Exner, George Nordstrom
  • TOOL HOLDER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20060029479
    Abstract: A tool holder assembly including a cutting tool, a tool holder, and an adapter. The cutting tool includes a fluid passage and an end portion. The tool holder includes a conduit and a counterbore adapted to receive the cutting tool. The adapter includes a tool receiving portion configured to receive the end portion and an internal fluid passage adapted to provide a fluid from the conduit to the fluid passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Applicant: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Alexander Stoll, Ed Exner, George Nordstrom