Patents by Inventor Ray Fitzgerald Woods

Ray Fitzgerald Woods 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).

  • Patent number: 10245665
    Abstract: A device and method for broken tap removal are provided herein. The tap includes a circular longitudinal cavity used for removal and coolant transport. A tap removal tool that is pre-formed to fit the tap's center hole and provides at least three points of contact with the broken tap portion to allow for ease in removing the broken tap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Inventor: Ray Fitzgerald Woods
  • Publication number: 20180099337
    Abstract: Devices for broken drill bit removal are provided herein. The drill bit includes a center through hole situated longitudinally and interiorly in the drill bit. A wire rope first end is welded to a cutting tip of the drill bit and retained freely within the walls of the center through hole and said wire rope having a stop attached at a second end. Should the drill bit be compromised, leaving the portion of drill bit head lodged in the bore, the pieces of drill bit are still connected via said wire rope and the lodged portion can be easily and quickly removed by pulling and backing out the powered device that was driving the drill bit thus alleviating the necessity of EDMing the broken drill bit out of the bored component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventor: Ray Fitzgerald Woods
  • Publication number: 20180079020
    Abstract: A device and method for broken tap removal are provided herein. The tap includes a circular longitudinal cavity used for removal and coolant transport. A tap removal tool that is pre-formed to fit the tap's center hole and provides at least three points of contact with the broken tap portion to allow for ease in removing the broken tap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventor: Ray Fitzgerald Woods
  • Patent number: 9695746
    Abstract: The present invention is a linear internal combustion free-piston engine with three acting pistons per combustion chamber, that has the ability to store energy until needed. This engine utilizes a spring to store potential energy after combustion. The present invention also introduces additional air into the combustion chamber during the combustion cycle providing a more complete burn of the fuel, has the ability to self-start, and does not idle. Multiple engines can be married together and run as a single unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Inventor: Ray Fitzgerald Woods
  • Publication number: 20170129083
    Abstract: A device and method of extracting a broken extractor are provided. The fastener extractor includes a shaft with a pre-formed center hole situated longitudinally and interiorly in the fastener extractor. An extractor removal tool is provided that is pre-formed to engage the pre-formed center hole in the extractor for removing a broken extractor and debri.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventor: Ray Fitzgerald Woods
  • Publication number: 20160326953
    Abstract: The present invention is a linear internal combustion free-piston engine with three acting pistons per combustion chamber, that has the ability to store energy until needed. This engine utilizes a spring to store potential energy after combustion. The present invention also introduces additional air into the combustion chamber during the combustion cycle providing a more complete burn of the fuel, has the ability to self-start, and does not idle. Multiple engines can be married together and run as a single unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventor: Ray Fitzgerald Woods
  • Publication number: 20160279772
    Abstract: A device and method of extracting a broken extractor are provided. The fastener extractor includes a shaft with a pre-formed center hole situated longitudinally and interiorly in the fastener extractor. An extractor removal tool is provided that is preformed to engage the pre-formed center hole in the extractor for removing a broken extractor and debri.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Ray Fitzgerald Woods, I
  • Publication number: 20160279773
    Abstract: A device and method of extracting a broken extractor are provided. The fastener extractor includes a shaft with a pre-formed center hole situated longitudinally and interiorly in the fastener extractor. An extractor removal tool is provided that is pre-formed to engage the pre-formed center hole in the extractor for removing a broken extractor and debri.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventor: Ray Fitzgerald Woods