Patents by Inventor Michael Wayne Whitten

Michael Wayne Whitten 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).

  • Systems and methods to secure a workpiece to a machine
    Patent number: 12667923
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to secure a workpiece with a recess or a projection on one end of the workpiece. The device includes a base; a body portion having a first end coupled to the base and a second end coupleable to the workpiece via the recess or the projection on one end the workpiece; and one or more fastener openings in the body portion, each fastener opening adapted to receive a fastener, each fastener opening further including a pivot module including a compression spring and a clamp pivot to secure the workpiece to the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Inventors: Derek Evan Goodwin, Michael Wayne Whitten
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO SECURE A WORKPIECE TO A MACHINE
    Publication number: 20260014657
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to secure a workpiece with a recess or a projection on one end of the workpiece. The device includes a base; a body portion having a first end coupled to the base and a second end coupleable to the workpiece via the recess or the projection on one end the workpiece; and one or more fastener openings in the body portion, each fastener opening adapted to receive a fastener, each fastener opening further including a pivot module including a compression spring and a clamp pivot to secure the workpiece to the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2024
    Publication date: January 15, 2026
    Inventors: Derek Evan Goodwin, Michael Wayne Whitten
  • Multi-Point Dovetail Clamping System for Precision CNC Workholding
    Publication number: 20260014656
    Abstract: A dovetail workholding device for CNC machining is disclosed that ensures even force distribution between the dovetail intersection of the workpiece and the pivot heel of the clamp. This design improves stability and precision, reducing the risk of workpiece slippage or deformation during machining operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2024
    Publication date: January 15, 2026
    Inventors: Derek Evan Goodwin, Michael Wayne Whitten