Patents by Inventor John S. Malcolm

John S. Malcolm 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).

  • Adjustable torque driving tool for automated machining centers
    Patent number: 4574463
    Abstract: There is provided by this invention an adjustable torque driving tool for use with an automated machine tool wherein the adjustable torque driving tool is comprised of a releasable clutch that releases the tool from the rotating spindle of the automated machine tool when a pre-selected torque is applied. The adjustable torque driving tool gives the automated machine tool the capability to bolt workpieces to the worktable prior to machining and unbolting the workpiece from the worktable after machining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1986
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Palfery, John S. Malcolm, Angel Kocev, Kenrick B. Maharaj
  • Part turnover attachment for automatic machine tool
    Patent number: 4555844
    Abstract: There is provided by this invention a part turnover attachment for use with an automated machine tool comprised of a chuck for supporting the tool in the rotatable spindle of the machine tool and a rotatable pickup mechanism that attaches to a workpiece. The rotatable pickup mechanism is rotated by the controlled rotation of rotatable spindle whereby the workpiece can be inverted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1985
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Palfery, John S. Malcolm, Kenrick B. Maharaj