Patents by Inventor Larry J. Ketola

Larry J. Ketola 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).

  • Workpiece support tooling
    Patent number: 4932642
    Abstract: An improved workpiece support tooling for a balancing machine is disclosed having a unique two point contact system for the workpiece. The two point contact system provides extremely accurate centering and leveling of the workpiece with respect to the unbalance detection plane of the balancing machine. The support tooling of the present invention is also easily adaptable to various weights and geometric of workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1990
    Assignee: Hines Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard J. Salenbien, Larry J. Ketola