Patents by Inventor Jay Troop

Jay Troop 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).

  • AUTOMATIC COLLET FOR ELECTRIC DISCHRGE MACHINING ELECTRODE
    Publication number: 20070151955
    Abstract: A method for removably holding an electrode for use in an electric-discharge machining (EDM) apparatus including a tool holder having an expandable collet. The method includes providing the collet in an unclamped position, receiving at least a portion of the electrode within an opening of the collet, and moving the collet to a clamped position using at least one of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic power, wherein in the clamped position the collet exerts a radially inward force around a circumference of the electrode to facilitate fixedly holding the electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Wayne Otsuka, Ronald Edwards, Frank Mooney, Mark Gleason, Keith Piercefield, Jay Troop