Patents by Inventor Lee D. Case

Lee D. Case 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).

  • Dynamic balancing dual position drive arm
    Patent number: 5235854
    Abstract: The invention provides an improved unbalance measuring machine wherein the drive member for imparting rotational forces to the workpiece has two distinct positions of engagement with the workpiece. A first position is used to maintain minimal contact with the workpiece and maintain a steady-state rotation of the workpiece. A second position is used to impart additional rotational forces to the workpiece for the purposes of accelerating, decelerating and indexing the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1993
    Assignee: Hines Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon E. Hines, Vernon J. Burzan, Lee D. Case, Thad Hosford
  • Automatic grinder
    Patent number: 4790697
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the automatic balancing of workpiece having diverse surface geometry is disclosed. The balancing machine of the present invention provides for computer numerical controls in the balancing and material removal operations. The processes provide for alternative methods of material removal and further provides for the balancing operation to be self-calibrating and self-programming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1988
    Assignee: Hines Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon E. Hines, Lee D. Case, Ronald W. Anderson