Patents by Inventor Lawrence J. Plutschuck

Lawrence J. Plutschuck 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).

  • Rotary slotting tool having staggered cutting elements
    Patent number: 5163788
    Abstract: A rotary slotting tool that includes a circular tool body having a V-shaped groove in its peripheral edge to establish a centering plane for individual cutter element holders. A pocket is formed in the leading face of each holder for mounting an individual cutter element. The pocket structure configuration is varied between successive holders so that successive cutter elements overhang different side faces of the associated holders. A common cutter element configuration is used for all of the cutter elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1992
    Assignee: GTE Valenite Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Dahl, Lawrence J. Plutschuck