Patents by Inventor Joseph H. MacKay

Joseph H. MacKay 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).

  • Patent number: 8652225
    Abstract: A flexible abrasive finishing article including a backing of fabric or paper having first and second major surfaces with abrasive particles adhesively secured to said first major surface and a layer of cyanoacrylate based material substantially covering the second major surface. The method of making a flexible abrasive finishing material including the steps of applying a layer of cyanoacrylate based material to a surface of a backing material opposite the surface to which abrasive particles are adhesively secured and covering said cyanoacrylate material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: Joseph H. MacKay
  • Publication number: 20110021122
    Abstract: A flexible abrasive finishing article including a backing of fabric or paper having first and second major surfaces with abrasive particles adhesively secured to said first major surface and a layer of cyanoacrylate based material substantially covering the second major surface. The method of making a flexible abrasive finishing material including the steps of applying a layer of cyanoacrylate based material to a surface of a backing material opposite the surface to which abrasive particles are adhesively secured and covering said cyanoacrylate material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventor: Joseph H. MacKay
  • Patent number: 6893335
    Abstract: A reusable mount for an abrasive device (14) including a nut (12) and a support unit (10). The nut (12) includes a threaded barrel (20) and a flange (22). The barrel extends through a central opening (15) in the abrasive device and the support unit it threadably attached by hand to the barrel to capture the abrasive device between the flange and the support unit. The assembled abrasive device and mount are then threadably secured to the spindle (70) of a power tool for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventor: Joseph H. MacKay
  • Patent number: 6840849
    Abstract: A reusable mounting device which includes a support member having a support pad (32) secured to a hollow cylindrical body (42) by way of a compression ring (46). The hollow body defines a recess which receives a nut (18) that is adapted to protrude through a central aperture in an abrasive disc (1) and includes an irregular surface (22) providing an interference fit between the nut and the aperture in the disc. The nut extends into the hollow cylindrical member and includes an internal threaded bore adapted for threadable engagement with a drive member (30) which forms a part of or is attached to a portable power tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Inventor: Joseph H. MacKay
  • Publication number: 20040219869
    Abstract: A reusable mount for an abrasive device (14) including a nut (12) and a support unit (10). The nut (12) includes a threaded barrel (20) and a flange (22). The barrel extends through a central opening (15) in the abrasive device and the support unit it threadably attached by hand to the barrel to capture the abrasive device between the flange and the support unit. The assembled abrasive device and mount are then threadably secured to the spindle (70) of a power tool for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Joseph H. MacKay
  • Publication number: 20040005851
    Abstract: A reusable mounting device which includes a support member having a support pad (32) secured to a hollow cylindrical body (42) by way of a compression ring (46). The hollow body defines a recess which receives a nut (18) that is adapted to protrude through a central aperture in an abrasive disc (1) and includes an irregular surface (22) providing an interference fit between the nut and the aperture in the disc. The nut extends into the hollow cylindrical member and includes an internal threaded bore adapted for threadable engagement with a drive member (30) which forms a part of or is attached to a portable power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventor: Joseph H. MacKay
  • Patent number: 6379234
    Abstract: A reusable quick change mount including a support unit or backing member and a threaded retainer member or nut having a barrel which is received within a bore in the support unit. A resiliently deformable member is disposed within the bore of the support unit and frictionally engages the outer surface of the barrel on the nut to capture an abrasive device which is disposed between a flange extending outwardly from the nut and the support member. The surfaces on the support member and the flange which engage the abrasive device include anti-slip surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: Joseph H. MacKay
  • Patent number: 5538464
    Abstract: A disposable abrasive wheel for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle of a power tool. The abrasive wheel contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing member on the other side non-removably secured together on the abrasive wheel without the aid of adhesives in such a manner that the abrasive wheel is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle of the power tool under operative loads. A metal pressure cap extends outwardly from the backing member and has an upper flat surface for engaging a should formed on the spindle of the power tool during operation of the finishing article. The metal pressure cap includes an inner surface defining a plurality of grooves. A peripheral wall extends upwardly from the retaining nut into the pressure cap and includes portions thereof disposed within said grooves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Inventor: Joseph H. MacKay, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5152106
    Abstract: A disposable cut-off wheel for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle which may be used with a power tool. The cut-off wheel includes a central aperture which contains a threaded nut having a flange at one end non-removably secured thereto without the aid of adhesives in such a manner that the cut-off wheel is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle under operational loads. The nut is secured to the cut-off wheel by upsetting one end of the nut causing it to protrude outwardly over the rear surface of the cut-off wheel or into engagement with the aperture. A generally inverted cup shaped supporting flange is carried by the spindle for engaging the outer surface of the cut-off wheel during operation of the cut-off wheel. A plastic washer like insert member is received within and carried by the supporting flange and provides a bearing between the lip of the supporting flange and the cut-off wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Inventor: Joseph H. MacKay, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5031361
    Abstract: A disposable finishing article for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle of a power tool. The finishing article contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing member on the other side non-removably secured together on the finishing article without the aid of adhesives in such a manner that the finishing article is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle of the power tool under operative loads. The backing member includes an inner annular portion defining a platform surrounding the nut and having one surface resting upon the other side of the finishing article. The nut and backing member are secured together by upsetting one end of the nut causing it to protrude outwardly over the outer surface of the flange. A metal pressure cap is secured to the backing member for engaging a shoulder formed on the spindle of the power tool during operation of the finishing article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1991
    Inventor: Joseph H. MacKay, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4979336
    Abstract: A disposable finishing article for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle of a power tool. The finishing article contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing flange on the other non-removably secured together on the finishing article without the aid of adhesives in such a manner that the finishing article is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle of the power tool under operative loads. The nut and flange are secured together by upsetting one end of the nut causing it to protrude outwardly over the outer surfaces of the flange. A metal pressure cap member is secured to the backing flange by a plurality of fingers formed on the backing flange for engaging a shoulder formed on the spindle of the power tool during operation of the finishing article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1990
    Inventor: Joseph H. MacKay, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4934107
    Abstract: A disposable finishing article for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle which may be used with a power tool. The finishing article contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing flange on the other non-removably secured together on the finishing article without the aid of adhesives in such a manner that the finishing article is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle of the power tool under operational loads. The nut and flange are secured together by upsetting one end of the nut causing it to protrude outwardly over the outer surface of the flange. A metallic inverted cup shaped member and a molded plastic bearing are secured together to form a composite pressure cap and are maintained in operative relationship upon the outer surface of the backing flange. The cup is relatively rotatable with respect to the bearing to effect easy removal of the finishing article from the power tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Inventor: Joseph H. MacKay, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4924634
    Abstract: A disposable finishing article for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle which may be used with a power tool. The finishing article contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing flange on the other non-removably secured together on the finishing article wihtout the aid of adhesives in such a manner that the finishing article is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle of the power tool under operational loads. The nut and flange are secured together by upsetting one end of the nut causing it to protrude outwardly over the outer surface of the flange. A generally inverted cup shaped member is carried by the spindle for engaging the outer surface of the backing flange or the finishing article during operation of the finishing article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1990
    Inventor: Joseph H. MacKay, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4899494
    Abstract: A disposable finishing article for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle which may be used with a power tool. The finishing article contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing flange on the other non-removably secured together on the finishing article without the aid of adhesives in such a manner that the finishing article is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle of the power tool under operational loads. The nut and flange are secured together by upsetting one end of the nut causing it to protrude outwardly over the outer surface of the flange. A metallic inverted cup shaped member and a molded plastic body are carried by the spindle for engaging the outer surface of the backing flange during operation of the finishing article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1990
    Inventor: Joseph H. MacKay, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4896463
    Abstract: A disposable finishing article for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle of a power tool. The finishing article contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing flange on the other non-removably secured together on the finishing article without the aid of the adhesives in such a manner that the finishing article is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle of the power tool under operative loads. The nut and flange are secured together by upsetting one end of the nut causing it to protrude outwardly over the outer surface of the flange. A pressure cap member is secured by rotation to a plurality of fingers formed on the backing flange for engaging a shoulder formed on the spindle of the power tool during operation of the finishing article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1990
    Inventor: Joseph H. MacKay, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4878316
    Abstract: A disposable finishing article for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle of a power tool. The finishing article contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing flange on the other non-removably secured together on the finishing article without the aid of adhesives in such a manner that the finishing article is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle of the power tool under operative loads. The nut and flange are secured together by upsetting one end of the nut causing it to protrude outwardly over the outer surface of the flange. A pressure cap member is secured to a plurality of fingers formed on the backing flange for engaging a shoulder formed on the spindle of the power tool during operation of the finishing article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1989
    Inventor: Joseph H. MacKay, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4760670
    Abstract: A disposable depressed center grinding wheel for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle of a power tool. The grinding wheel contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing flange on the other non-removably secured together on the grinding wheel without the aid of adhesives in such a manner that the grinding wheel is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle of the power tool under grinding loads. The nut and flange are secured together by upsetting one end of the nut causing it to protrude outwardly over the outer surface of the flange. A base member is loosely secured to the spindle of the power tool for engaging the outer surface of the backing flange during operation of the grinding wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1988
    Inventor: Joseph H. MacKay, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4754578
    Abstract: A disposable depressed center grinding wheel for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle of a power tool. The grinding wheel contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing flange on the other non-removably secured together on the grinding wheel without the aid of adhesives in such a manner that the grinding wheel is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle of the power tool under grinding loads. The nut and flange are secured together by upsetting one end of the nut causing it to protrude outwardly over the outer surface of the flange. A pressure cap member is secured to the outwardly protruding portion of the nut for engaging a shoulder formed on the spindle of the power tool during operation of the grinding wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1988
    Inventor: Joseph H. MacKay, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4754577
    Abstract: A disposable finishing article for mounting on a rotatable threaded spindle of a power tool. The finishing article contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing flange on the other non-removably secured together on the finishing article without the aid of adhesives in such a manner that the finishing article is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the spindle of the power tool under operative loads. The nut and flange are secured together by upsetting one end of the nut causing it to protrude outwardly over the outer surface of the flange. A pressure cap member is secured to a plurality of fingers formed on the backing flange for engaging a shoulder formed on the spindle of the power tool during operation of the finishing article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1988
    Inventor: Joseph H. MacKay, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4694615
    Abstract: A disposable depressed center grinding wheel for mounting on a rotatable shaft of a power tool. The grinding wheel contains a retaining nut on one side and a backing flange on the other. The retaining nut and the backing flange to the grinding wheel without the use of adhesives in such a manner that the grinding wheel is placed in compression when it is operably secured upon the shaft of the power tool. The securing apparatus includes a hollow cup-shaped member which fits over and is non-removably attached to the retaining nut with the backing flange between the cup and the nut so that when the assembly is affixed to the power tool the cup ad nut are drawn towards each other to accomplish the desired compression of the grinding wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1987
    Inventor: Joseph H. MacKay, Jr.