Patents by Inventor Michael Umney

Michael Umney 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).

  • Clamp assembly and method
    Patent number: 10821575
    Abstract: A clamp assembly and method of clamping includes a fixture having a cavity formed by a facing surface. The facing surface in the clamp assembly can define a cavity periphery. In addition, a recess can be provided in the facing surface. An elastic member can be disposed within the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Unison Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis Jerome Malone, Rodney Lee Delk, Steven Douglas Tolle, Michael Umney
  • CLAMP ASSEMBLY AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20190337125
    Abstract: A clamp assembly and method of clamping includes a fixture having a cavity formed by a facing surface. The facing surface in the clamp assembly can define a cavity periphery. In addition, a recess can be provided in the facing surface. An elastic member can be disposed within the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Dennis Jerome Malone, Rodney Lee Delk, Steven Douglas Tolle, Michael Umney
  • Methods and apparatus for machining components
    Publication number: 20050132570
    Abstract: A method of using a machining assembly to machine a plurality of different turbine components that include a dovetail having a contoured profile. The method includes removably coupling a first set of retainers into the machining assembly, the first set of retainers include an upper portion having a profile that substantially mirrors a portion of the first dovetail, and a lower portion having a profile that substantially mirrors an opposite side of the first dovetail, coupling a first turbine component between the upper and lower portions such that the first turbine component is secured by the first set of retainers, coupling the machining assembly into a milling machine, and machining at least one seal groove into the dovetail of the first turbine component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Eric Bouchard, Michael Umney, Robert Ahti