Patents by Inventor Michael Brumbaugh

Michael Brumbaugh 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).

  • Mounting tool for linear encoders
    Patent number: 7406776
    Abstract: A mounting tool that includes a base extending along a first direction that is parallel to a longitudinal dimension of the base and a height gage attached to the base. The height gage includes a first leg attached to the base and extending along a second direction that is not parallel to the first direction and a second leg attached to the first leg and comprising a support portion extending along a third direction that is not parallel to the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Acu-Rite Companies Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Brumbaugh
  • Device for mounting a position measuring device onto a machine tool, and position measuring system
    Patent number: 7340844
    Abstract: A bracket set is for mounting an encoder device to a machine tool. The bracket set includes a first connector connectable to the machine tool; a first member adjustably connected to the first connector, a longitudinal axis of the first member arranged transverse to a longitudinal axis of the first connector; a second member adjustably connected to the first member, a longitudinal axis of the second member arranged transverse to the longitudinal axis of the first member; and a second connector adjustably connectable to the encoder device, a longitudinal axis of the second connector arranged transverse to the longitudinal axis of the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Acu-Rite Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Brumbaugh
  • Device and method for mounting a position measuring device onto a machine tool, and position measuring system
    Patent number: 7299562
    Abstract: A device for mounting a position measuring device onto a machine tool includes at least one hanger tool, e.g., two hanger tools. Each hanger tool includes: a bracket detachably attachable to a housing of the position measuring device, e.g., at a respective end of the position measuring device; a mounting plate detachably attachable to a machine surface of the machine tool; and an adjustment device adapted to adjust a distance between the bracket and the mounting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Acu-Rite Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Brumbaugh
  • Device for mounting a position measuring device onto a machine tool, and position measuring system
    Publication number: 20070186430
    Abstract: A bracket set is for mounting an encoder device to a machine tool. The bracket set includes a first connector connectable to the machine tool; a first member adjustably connected to the first connector, a longitudinal axis of the first member arranged transverse to a longitudinal axis of the first connector; a second member adjustably connected to the first member, a longitudinal axis of the second member arranged transverse to the longitudinal axis of the first member; and a second connector adjustably connectable to the encoder device, a longitudinal axis of the second connector arranged transverse to the longitudinal axis of the second member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Brumbaugh
  • Device and method for mounting a position measuring device onto a machine tool, and position measuring system
    Publication number: 20070063114
    Abstract: A device for mounting a position measuring device onto a machine tool includes at least one hanger tool, e.g., two hanger tools. Each hanger tool includes: a bracket detachably attachable to a housing of the position measuring device, e.g., at a respective end of the position measuring device; a mounting plate detachably attachable to a machine surface of the machine tool; and an adjustment device adapted to adjust a distance between the bracket and the mounting plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Brumbaugh
  • Mounting tool for linear encoders
    Publication number: 20050028394
    Abstract: A mounting tool that includes a base extending along a first direction that is parallel to a longitudinal dimension of the base and a height gage attached to the base. The height gage includes a first leg attached to the base and extending along a second direction that is not parallel to the first direction and a second leg attached to the first leg and comprising a support portion extending along a third direction that is not parallel to the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Brumbaugh
  • Mounting tool for linear encoders
    Patent number: 6820348
    Abstract: A mounting tool that includes a base extending along a first direction that is parallel to a longitudinal dimension of the base and a height gage attached to the base. The height gage includes a first leg attached to the base and extending along a second direction that is not parallel to the first direction and a second leg attached to the first leg and comprising a support portion extending along a third direction that is not parallel to the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Acu-Rite, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Brumbaugh
  • Mounting tool for linear encoders
    Publication number: 20020112360
    Abstract: A mounting tool that includes a base extending along a first direction that is parallel to a longitudinal dimension of the base and a height gage attached to the base. The height gage includes a first leg attached to the base and extending along a second direction that is not parallel to the first direction and a second leg attached to the first leg and comprising a support portion extending along a third direction that is not parallel to the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventor: Michael Brumbaugh