Patents by Inventor Kevin D. Myers

Kevin D. Myers 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: 9643259
    Abstract: An adjustable drill has a drill body having a face surface with a directional feature provided therewith. At least one cartridge is mounted adjacent the face surface and selectively slidable along the directional feature to provide adjustment. At least one insert is releasably affixed in an insert pocket provided in the cartridge. In further examples, the adjustable drill may have a central cutting system in combination with the adjustable cartridge type system, wherein the central cutting system may be modular. There may also be provided a modular type of holder arrangement to provide flexibility to adapt the system for various applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: ALLIED MACHINE & ENGINEERING CORP.
    Inventors: Mark D. Meyer, Kevin D. Myers
  • Patent number: 9004827
    Abstract: An adjustable drill is provided comprising a drill body having at least one face surface with a plurality of serrations provided therewith. The drill further has at least one cartridge having a cooperating plurality of second serrations, to be driven with the drill body when assembled therewith. The at least one cartridge includes at least one insert pocket, and at least one insert is releasably affixed in the insert pocket provided in the cartridge. In further examples, the adjustable drill may have a central cutting system in combination with the adjustable cartridge type system, wherein the central cutting system may be modular. There may also be provided a modular type of holder arrangement to provide flexibility to adapt the system for various applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Allied Machine & Engineering Corp.
    Inventors: Mark D. Meyer, Kevin D. Myers
  • Publication number: 20130330143
    Abstract: An adjustable drill has a drill body having a face surface with a directional feature provided therewith. At least one cartridge is mounted adjacent the face surface and selectively slidable along the directional feature to provide adjustment. At least one insert is releasably affixed in an insert pocket provided in the cartridge. In further examples, the adjustable drill may have a central cutting system in combination with the adjustable cartridge type system, wherein the central cutting system may be modular. There may also be provided a modular type of holder arrangement to provide flexibility to adapt the system for various applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: ALLIED MACHINE & ENGINEERING CORP.
    Inventors: Mark D. Meyer, Kevin D. Myers
  • Publication number: 20130287512
    Abstract: An adjustable drill having a drill body having a longitudinal axis, and a face surface including an aperture extending into the drill body. A directional feature adjacent the aperture extends toward an edge of the drill body, and a longitudinal gullet extends from the face surface along at least a portion of the drill body. A cartridge adjacent the face surface is selectively slidable along the directional feature, and a cutting face having an insert pocket positioned adjacent the edge of the drill body in which an insert is releasably affixed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: ALLIED MACHINE & ENGINEERING CORP.
    Inventors: Mark D. Meyer, Kevin D. Myers
  • Patent number: 8517644
    Abstract: An adjustable drill has a drill body having a face surface with a directional feature provided therewith. At least one cartridge is mounted adjacent the face surface and selectively slidable along the directional feature to provide adjustment. At least one insert is releasably affixed in an insert pocket provided in the cartridge. In further examples, the adjustable drill may have a central cutting system in combination with the adjustable cartridge type system, wherein the central cutting system may be modular. There may also be provided a modular type of holder arrangement to provide flexibility to adapt the system for various applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Allied Machine & Engineering Corporation
    Inventors: Mark D. Meyer, Kevin D. Myers
  • Patent number: 8506212
    Abstract: An adjustable drill has a drill body having a face surface with a directional feature provided therewith. At least one cartridge is mounted adjacent the face surface and selectively slidable along the directional feature to provide adjustment. At least one insert is releasably affixed in an insert pocket provided in the cartridge. In further examples, the adjustable drill may have a central cutting system in combination with the adjustable cartridge type system, wherein the central cutting system may be modular. There may also be provided a modular type of holder arrangement to provide flexibility to adapt the system for various applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Allied Machine & Engineering Corporation
    Inventors: Mark D. Meyer, Kevin D. Myers
  • Patent number: 8480338
    Abstract: An adjustable drill having a drill body having a longitudinal axis, and a face surface including an aperture extending into the drill body. A directional feature adjacent the aperture extends toward an edge of the drill body, and a longitudinal gullet extends from the face surface along at least a portion of the drill body. A cartridge adjacent the face surface is selectively slidable along the directional feature, and a cutting face having an insert pocket positioned adjacent the edge of the drill body in which an insert is releasably affixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Allied Machine & Engineering Corporation
    Inventors: Mark D. Meyer, Kevin D. Myers
  • Publication number: 20100034607
    Abstract: An adjustable drill is provided comprising a drill body having a face surface with a directional feature provided therewith. At least one cartridge is selectively mounted adjacent the face surface and selectively slidable along the directional feature to provide adjustment. At least one insert is releasably affixed in an insert pocket provided in the cartridge. In further examples, the adjustable drill may have a central cutting system in combination with the adjustable cartridge type system, wherein the central cutting system may be modular. There may also be provided a modular type of holder arrangement to provide flexibility to adapt the system for various applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: VMAXX, INC.
    Inventors: Mark D. Meyer, Kevin D. Myers
  • Publication number: 20090092455
    Abstract: An adjustable drill comprising a drill body having a longitudinal axis, comprising a face surface comprising an aperture extending into the drill body; a directional feature adjacent the aperture extending toward an edge of the drill body; a longitudinal gullet extending from the face surface along at least a portion of the drill body; a cartridge adjacent the face surface and selectively slidable along the directional feature comprising a slot along the directional feature; and a cutting face comprising an insert pocket positioned adjacent the edge of the drill body; a fastener through the slot into the aperture releasably affixing the cartridge to the drill body; and an insert releasably affixed in the insert pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: VMaxx, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Meyer, Kevin D. Myers
  • Publication number: 20080304925
    Abstract: An adjustable drill comprising a drill body having a longitudinal axis, comprising a face surface comprising an aperture extending into the drill body; a directional feature adjacent the aperture extending toward an edge of the drill body; a longitudinal gullet extending from the face surface along at least a portion of the drill body; a cartridge adjacent the face surface and selectively slidable along the directional feature comprising a slot along the directional feature; and a cutting face comprising an insert pocket positioned adjacent the edge of the drill body; a fastener through the slot into the aperture releasably affixing the cartridge to the drill body; and an insert releasably affixed in the insert pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: VMAXX, INC.
    Inventors: Mark D. Meyer, Kevin D. Myers