Patents by Inventor Mike Kiser

Mike Kiser 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).

  • Anti-backlash worm gear assembly and machining tool position calibration device using same
    Patent number: 9909648
    Abstract: A calibration device is used for calibrating a position of a cutting tool relative to a machine rotation axis, such as for setting the position of the small boring tool for a CNC machine. The device includes a body with a machine contact surface, a tool contact surface, a machine rotation axis locating surface and a worm access opening. An anti-backlash worm gear assembly is mounted in the body and includes a worm in contact with the wheel. A bubble level is attached to rotate with the wheel with respect to the body responsive to rotation of the worm. At least one anti-backlash wedge is biased into contact with the worm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Inventor: Mike Kiser
  • ANTI-BACKLASH WORM GEAR ASSEMBLY AND MACHINING TOOL POSITION CALIBRATION DEVICE USING SAME
    Publication number: 20170167571
    Abstract: A calibration device is used for calibrating a position of a cutting tool relative to a machine rotation axis, such as for setting the position of the small boring tool for a CNC machine. The device includes a body with a machine contact surface, a tool contact surface, a machine rotation axis locating surface and a worm access opening. An anti-backlash worm gear assembly is mounted in the body and includes a worm in contact with the wheel. A bubble level is attached to rotate with the wheel with respect to the body responsive to rotation of the worm. At least one anti-backlash wedge is biased into contact with the worm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventor: Mike Kiser