Patents by Inventor Jason E. Gaska

Jason E. Gaska 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).

  • Bit change mechanism for a drill rig
    Patent number: 11142970
    Abstract: A bit changer assembly includes a bit basket actuator assembly configured to be coupled to a drill rig. The bit basket actuator assembly includes an actuator, a guiderail, and a bit basket that is movably coupled to the guiderail via actuation of the actuator. The bit changer assembly also includes a bit carousel configured to be coupled to the drill rig, such that the bit carousel is rotatably and vertically moveable relative to the drill rig.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: JOY GLOBAL SURFACE MINING INC
    Inventors: Jason E. Gaska, Samuel F. Haworth
  • BIT CHANGE MECHANISM FOR A DRILL RIG
    Publication number: 20200217153
    Abstract: A bit changer assembly includes a bit basket actuator assembly configured to be coupled to a drill rig. The bit basket actuator assembly includes an actuator, a guiderail, and a bit basket that is movably coupled to the guiderail via actuation of the actuator. The bit changer assembly also includes a bit carousel configured to be coupled to the drill rig, such that the bit carousel is rotatably and vertically moveable relative to the drill rig.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Jason E. Gaska, Samuel F. Haworth
  • Bit change mechanism for a drill rig
    Patent number: 10597956
    Abstract: A bit changer assembly includes a bit basket actuator assembly configured to be coupled to a drill rig. The bit basket actuator assembly includes an actuator, a guiderail, and a bit basket that is movably coupled to the guiderail via actuation of the actuator. The bit changer assembly also includes a bit carousel configured to be coupled to the drill rig, such that the bit carousel is rotatably and vertically moveable relative to the drill rig.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Joy Global Surface Mining Inc
    Inventors: Jason E. Gaska, Samuel F. Haworth
  • Mechanism for retaining bits on a blasthole drill
    Patent number: 10202812
    Abstract: A drill bit retaining assembly includes a ring, a bit clamp member coupled to the ring, and an actuator coupled to the ring. The bit clamp member is movable via the actuator between a first position, in which the bit clamp member is configured to be engaged with a drill bit and a second position in which the bit clamp member is configured to be disengaged from the drill bit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: Joy Global Surface Mining Inc
    Inventor: Jason E. Gaska
  • MECHANISM FOR RETAINING BITS ON A BLASTHOLE DRILL
    Publication number: 20170234086
    Abstract: A drill bit retaining assembly includes a ring, a bit clamp member coupled to the ring, and an actuator coupled to the ring. The bit clamp member is movable via the actuator between a first position, in which the bit clamp member is configured to be engaged with a drill bit and a second position in which the bit clamp member is configured to be disengaged from the drill bit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Jason E. Gaska
  • BIT CHANGE MECHANISM FOR A DRILL RIG
    Publication number: 20170234087
    Abstract: A bit changer assembly includes a bit basket actuator assembly configured to be coupled to a drill rig. The bit basket actuator assembly includes an actuator, a guiderail, and a bit basket that is movably coupled to the guiderail via actuation of the actuator. The bit changer assembly also includes a bit carousel configured to be coupled to the drill rig, such that the bit carousel is rotatably and vertically moveable relative to the drill rig.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Jason E. Gaska, Samuel F. Haworth
  • ADJUSTABLE BREAKOUT WRENCH FOR A MINING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20170234085
    Abstract: A breakout wrench assembly for a drill rig includes two support shafts. Each of the two support shafts is configured to extend in a direction relative to a drill pipe on a drill rig. The breakout wrench assembly also includes a carrier coupled to the two support shafts. The carrier is movable linearly along the two support shafts. The breakout wrench assembly also includes a breakout wrench pivotally coupled to the carrier or to one of the two support shafts. The breakout wrench includes a first end coupled to the carrier or to one of the two support shafts, and a second, opposite end configured to engage the drill pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Jason E. Gaska, Samuel F. Haworth