Patents by Inventor Robert E. L. Maxey

Robert E. L. Maxey 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).

  • Tool life monitoring and tracking apparatus
    Patent number: 4351029
    Abstract: Net power consumed by one or more tools, continuously or intermittently is totalized and compared with a predetermined energy limit characterizing the life expectancy of a tool for optimum and safe use on a machine tool. Digital and computer techniques are used in order to keep track of the usage of the various tools within their respective life expectancies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1982
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: Robert E. L. Maxey, James N. Brecker
  • High velocity, low-friction boring tool
    Patent number: 3992122
    Abstract: A high velocity, low-friction boring bar for boring holes through any machineable material. The boring bar comprises a cylindrical shaft having a boring head thereon rotatably and slidably disposed within a bearing member. The bearing member is surrounded by a housing which supports the boring bar as it extends through a hole-locating member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1976
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corporation
    Inventor: Robert E. L. Maxey
  • Three axis precision measuring device
    Patent number: 3940854
    Abstract: A measuring device for measuring three dimensions of a member. Abutting contact between the member and measuring means movably disposed in three orthogonal directions within the device displaces each measuring means a predetermined overage distance, disposing the member exactly a predetermined distance from an axis extending through the device. Gauge means accurately indicate when the measuring means is displaced the predetermined overage distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1976
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corporation
    Inventor: Robert E. L. Maxey