Patents by Inventor Rodney L. York

Rodney L. York 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).

  • Stone cutting system and method
    Publication number: 20080153399
    Abstract: A stone cutting system and method for cutting a stone sheet having a substantially planar surface utilizes a frame upon which a stone sheet to be cut can be positioned, a motor for supporting a cutting tool adjacent the stone sheet and for rotating the cutting tool, and an articulated arm assembly enabling the cutting tool to be moved to any of a number of coordinate positions across the surface of the stone sheet. By rotating and moving the cutting tool in cutting engagement with the stone sheet, material is removed from the stone sheet by the cutting tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: Rodney L. York
  • Stone cutting system and method
    Patent number: 7229342
    Abstract: A stone cutting system and method for cutting a stone sheet having a substantially planar surface utilizes a frame upon which a stone sheet to be cut can be positioned, a motor for supporting a cutting tool adjacent the stone sheet and for rotating the cutting tool, and an articulated arm assembly enabling the cutting tool to be moved to any of a number of coordinate positions across the surface of the stone sheet. By rotating and moving the cutting tool in cutting engagement with the stone sheet, material is removed from the stone sheet by the cutting tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Inventor: Rodney L. York