Patents by Inventor George R. Fletcher, Jr.

George R. Fletcher, Jr. 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).

  • Automated machining method
    Patent number: 4550532
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process which produces precision ground articles such as tungsten carbide burs without the use of skilled craftsmen. An automatic apparatus is described which is capable of performing the motions necessary to produce a machined given object and includes a control system for automated bur grinding. The process also converts geometric bur definitions into instructions that will produce the proper actions by the automated grinding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1985
    Assignee: Tungsten Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Fletcher, Jr., George H. Messick, Jr., Charles K. Roby, Cecil O. Huey, Jr.