Patents by Inventor Robert M. Kalb

Robert M. Kalb 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: 9533430
    Abstract: Three portable apparatus are operative sequentially to cut and shape sink holes in stone countertops, each adjustably engaging with the same prior art sink template to control reveal. A first apparatus makes linear cuts in stone using a disk-shaped saw blade while adjustable flange wheels follow the template. A lift biases the disk-shaped saw blade out of the stone when not cutting. A second apparatus cuts inside corners and curves using a contour saw blade while adjustable guide fences follow the template. The spindle shaft angle can be varied to leave a finished side vertical. A third polishing apparatus uses an abrasive drum and an adjustable rotating rub collar around the drum abrasive that operatively changes a distance between the drum abrasive and sink template to adjust for different diameter drums and adjust as the drum abrasive diameter changes due to wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Inventor: Robert M. Kalb
  • Patent number: 6997175
    Abstract: A wheeled trolley carries various tools across an object to be worked. A track attaches directly to the work and simultaneously isolates the tool from the work. A standard connection to the trolley readily accommodates a variety of diverse tools, using a keyway or the like to ensure accurate and repeatable placement of the tools. A preferred contouring guide allows a tool to be moved through an arc, where the focal point of the arc may be set to produce an infinite variety of custom shapes, bevels or angles of cut. An upper stop is provided which readily sets the break line between surface finish and edge contour. An adjustable tool carriage allows control over both position and force, including preloading a work tool with force. Resilience is incorporated into the apparatus to accommodate diverse hardness and abrasion characteristics, and, in at least one embodiment, to enable the track to accurately follow a warped or sagging work piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventor: Robert M. Kalb
  • Publication number: 20040168681
    Abstract: A wheeled trolley carries various tools across an object to be worked. A track attaches directly to the work and simultaneously isolates the tool from the work. A standard connection to the trolley readily accommodates a variety of diverse tools, using a keyway or the like to ensure accurate and repeatable placement of the tools. A preferred contouring guide allows a tool to be moved through an arc, where the focal point of the arc may be set to produce an infinite variety of custom shapes, bevels or angles of cut. An upper stop is provided which readily sets the break line between surface finish and edge contour. An adjustable tool carriage allows control over both position and force, including preloading a work tool with force. Resilience is incorporated into the apparatus to accommodate diverse hardness and abrasion characteristics, and, in at least one embodiment, to enable the track to accurately follow a warped or sagging work piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventor: Robert M. Kalb
  • Patent number: 6712061
    Abstract: A wheeled trolley carries various tools across an object to be worked. A track attaches directly to the work and simultaneously isolates the tool from the work. A standard connection to the trolley readily accommodates a variety of diverse tools, using a keyway or the like to ensure accurate and repeatable placement of the tools. A preferred contouring guide allows a tool to be moved through an arc, where the focal point of the arc may be set to produce an infinite variety of custom shapes, bevels or angles of cut. An adjustable tool carriage allows control over both position and force, including preloading a work tool with force. Resilience is incorporated into the apparatus to accommodate diverse hardness and abrasion characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Inventor: Robert M. Kalb
  • Patent number: D263271
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1982
    Inventor: Robert M. Kalb