Patents by Inventor Gerald W. Goff

Gerald W. Goff 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).

  • Chela-form clamp
    Patent number: 4258908
    Abstract: A chela-form clamp in which clamping action is effected by the thrust of an elongate member on a thrust block journaled in one leg of the clamp characterized by conical surfaces between the thrust block and the thrust end of the elongate member and a steel ball between them having circle contact with the conical surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1981
    Assignee: Continental Pump, Inc.
    Inventors: Melvin J. Goff, Gerald W. Goff
  • Clamping apparatus
    Patent number: 4183512
    Abstract: A clamping apparatus is actuated to clamping position by a reciprocating elongated member having a clutch mechanism which either permits or does not permit reciprocation of the elongate member according to the rotative position of the elongate member in the clutch and a screw means for advancing the clamping face when the unit formed by the clutch in engagement with the elongate member is rotated. The clutch is designed so that it does not disengage until after a workpiece is unclamped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1980
    Assignee: Continental Pump, Inc.
    Inventors: Melvin J. Goff, Gerald W. Goff