Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Palfery

Kenneth J. Palfery 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).

  • Automated machine tool having a rotary indexing fixture
    Patent number: 4617720
    Abstract: There is provided by this invention an automated machine tool having a rotary indexing table that allows the machine tool to precisely rotate a workpiece 360.degree. to perform a machining function. The rotary indexing table has an aperture therein designed to accommodate an indexing tool supported in a rotatable spindle such that with appropriate movements of the moveable worktable the indexing tool causes rotation of the rotary indexing table to a precise position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1986
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Palfery, Donald R. Puckering, Angel Kocev, Kenrick B. Maharaj
  • Automated machining system having a workpiece transfer apparatus
    Patent number: 4612697
    Abstract: There is provided by this invention an automated machine tool having a workpiece transfer apparatus that allows the machine tool to automatically load and unload a workpiece during machining. The automated machine tool has the capacity to select a workpiece from a stack of raw material, transfer the workpiece to a machining station, and select a new workpiece from the stack of raw material without human intervention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1986
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Palfery, Kenrick B. Maharaj, John S. Malcom, Donald R. Puckering, Kee-Shong Wong
  • 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
  • Automated machining system
    Patent number: 4571814
    Abstract: There is provided by this invention an automated machining center having a multitude of integrated functions. These functions include automatically loading and unloading a workpiece from a stack of material, securing the workpiece to the worktable in preparation for a machining function, rotating the workpiece, releasing the workpiece and removing the workpiece from the machining area, and finally selecting a new workpiece from a stack of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1986
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Palfery, 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