Patents by Inventor Monte Smith

Monte Smith 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).

  • Center lap tool machine for large transmission gears
    Patent number: 9079282
    Abstract: A machine system and method for simultaneously lapping a first machining surface of a hollow shaft and an opposing second machining surface of the hollow shaft, the machine system having a brake subsystem for securing the hollow shaft in a relatively stationary position while a drive subsystem rotates a lapping tool within the hollow shaft such that the lapping tool laps the first machining surface with an abrasive surface of a top lap while simultaneously lapping the second machining surface with an abrasive surface of a bottom lap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Royce Moore, Monte Smith, Richard Pae, Greg Turner
  • Center Lap Tool Machine for Large Transmission Gears
    Publication number: 20130029565
    Abstract: A machine system and method for simultaneously lapping a first machining surface of a hollow shaft and an opposing second machining surface of the hollow shaft, the machine system having a brake subsystem for securing the hollow shaft in a relatively stationary position while a drive subsystem rotates a lapping tool within the hollow shaft such that the lapping tool laps the first machining surface with an abrasive surface of a top lap while simultaneously lapping the second machining surface with an abrasive surface of a bottom lap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Royce Moore, Monte Smith, Richard Pae, Greg Turner