Patents by Inventor Robert E. McKinley

Robert E. McKinley 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).

  • Publication number: 20230219148
    Abstract: There is provided a drill tool assembly for drilling metallic or other materials, comprising a holder having a mounting slot in which a cutting insert is positioned, and a through tool coolant supply system. The drilling tool system allows for the application of coolant to the rake surfaces of the cutting insert in a manner which facilitates enabling higher penetration rates while maintaining integrity of the cutting edges of the cutting insert. The drilling tool system comprises a holder having a rotational axis and mounting slot. A cutting insert with sides positioned adjacent the side surfaces of the mounting slot and cutting edges extending from the rotational axis is mounted in the slot. The insert includes rake surfaces adjacent the cutting edges that are positioned above the mounting slot. At least one coolant channel is disposed with at least one coolant outlet directed at the sides of the insert at a position below the rake surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Robert E. McKinley, Richard D. Polilli, III, Logan J. Lamonica
  • Patent number: 11590587
    Abstract: There is provided a drill tool assembly for drilling metallic or other materials, comprising a holder having a mounting slot in which a cutting insert is positioned, and a through tool coolant supply system. The drilling tool system allows for the application of coolant to the rake surfaces of the cutting insert in a manner which facilitates enabling higher penetration rates while maintaining integrity of the cutting edges of the cutting insert. The drilling tool system comprises a holder having a rotational axis and mounting slot. A cutting insert with sides positioned adjacent the side surfaces of the mounting slot and cutting edges extending from the rotational axis is mounted in the slot. The insert includes rake surfaces adjacent the cutting edges that are positioned above the mounting slot. At least one coolant channel is disposed with at least one coolant outlet directed at the sides of the insert at a position below the rake surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: ALLIED MACHINE & ENGINEERING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert E. McKinley, Richard D. Polilli, III, Logan J. Lamonica
  • Publication number: 20220072634
    Abstract: There is provided a machining assembly and cutting insert for machining metal or like workpieces, wherein the cutting insert body has a cutting end. The cutting end comprises at least one cutting edge and at least one cutting lip formed adjacent the at least one cutting edge. The at least one cutting lip includes at least one cutting protrusion and associated chip cutting edge to split the chip formed by the at least one cutting edge, for producing chips during machining which are of a width that is sufficiently reduced to allow proper evacuation or removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Robert E. McKinley, Logan Lamonica
  • Patent number: 11185935
    Abstract: There is provided a machining assembly and cutting insert for machining metal or like workpieces, wherein the cutting insert body has a cutting end. The cutting end comprises at least one cutting edge and at least one cutting lip formed adjacent the at least one cutting edge. The at least one cutting lip includes at least one cutting protrusion and associated chip cutting edge to split the chip formed by the at least one cutting edge, for producing chips during machining which are of a width that is sufficiently reduced to allow proper evacuation or removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: ALLIED MACHINE & ENGINEERING CORP.
    Inventors: Robert E. McKinley, Logan Lamonica
  • Publication number: 20210323080
    Abstract: There is provided a drill tool assembly for drilling metallic or other materials, comprising a holder having a mounting slot in which a cutting insert is positioned, and a through tool coolant supply system. The drilling tool system allows for the application of coolant to the rake surfaces of the cutting insert in a manner which facilitates enabling higher penetration rates while maintaining integrity of the cutting edges of the cutting insert. The drilling tool system comprises a holder having a rotational axis and mounting slot. A cutting insert with sides positioned adjacent the side surfaces of the mounting slot and cutting edges extending from the rotational axis is mounted in the slot. The insert includes rake surfaces adjacent the cutting edges that are positioned above the mounting slot. At least one coolant channel is disposed with at least one coolant outlet directed at the sides of the insert at a position below the rake surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: Allied Machine & Engineering Corporation
    Inventors: Robert E. McKinley, Richard D. Polilli, III, Logan J. Lamonica
  • Publication number: 20200038971
    Abstract: There is provided a machining assembly and cutting insert for machining metal or like workpieces, wherein the cutting insert body has a cutting end. The cutting end comprises at least one cutting edge and at least one cutting lip formed adjacent the at least one cutting edge. The at least one cutting lip includes at least one cutting protrusion and associated chip cutting edge to split the chip formed by the at least one cutting edge, for producing chips during machining which are of a width that is sufficiently reduced to allow proper evacuation or removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Robert E. McKinley, Logan Lamonica
  • Publication number: 20180221967
    Abstract: There is provided a drilling assembly and drill insert for producing holes in metal workpieces, wherein the drill insert body has a cutting end. The cutting end comprises at least two cutting lips formed transverse to each other. A web is formed between the two cutting lips, and each of the two cutting lips includes a cutting edge segment and at least one chip breaker. The chip breaker comprises at least one step in the cutting lip to produce a radial discontinuity in the cutting edge segment of the cutting lip for producing chips during machining which are of a width that is sufficiently reduced to allow proper evacuation from the hole produced thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Robert E. McKinley, Corey L. Lawrence, Joseph P. Nuzzi
  • Patent number: 4926326
    Abstract: A coin-operated message display system used by the public under the control or censorship of a system operator. Typical uses are in skating rinks, convention halls, stadiums and other public gathering places. The user inserts a coin, dollar bill or combination thereof to activate the message insertion process. A joy stick controls movement of a cursor to position it over a letter or symbol to be selected in forming the message. An input button is depressed to make an individual selection so as to fill spaces on a matrix in sequential fashion. A delete button and a backspace button facilitate changes and corrections. When the desired message is completed, the user has the option of selecting how the message will enter and exit the display board. The user then presses the transmit button. This signals the system operator at the main central processing unit who reads the message and either approves or disapproves the message. If approved, the message is stored in a memory unit for display in time sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1990
    Inventor: Robert E. McKinley