Patents by Inventor Ted Richard Massa

Ted Richard Massa 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).

  • METAL CUTTING SYSTEM FOR EFFECTIVE COOLANT DELIVERY
    Publication number: 20120057942
    Abstract: A metal cutting system with a tool holder, a shim, an insert with a top depression, a top piece and a clamp. A rake face cooling channel for fluid delivery is formed between the top piece and the depression in the insert. A primary discharge slot at the end of the rake face cooling channel delivers fluid from below the cutting edge of the insert. A second cooling channel for delivery of fluid to the flank face is formed between the insert and the shim or is formed between the shim and the tool holder with a portion of the cooling channel passing through the shim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: Kennametal Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Prichard, Linn R. Andras, Ted Richard Massa
  • METAL CUTTING SYSTEM FOR EFFECTIVE COOLANT DELIVERY
    Publication number: 20110311325
    Abstract: A metal cutting system with a tool holder, a shim, an insert with a top depression, a top piece and a clamp. A rake face cooling channel for fluid delivery is formed between the top piece and the depression in the insert. A primary discharge slot at the end of the rake face cooling channel delivers fluid from below the cutting edge of the insert. A second cooling channel for delivery of fluid to the flank face is formed between the insert and the shim or is formed between the shim and the tool holder with a portion of the cooling channel passing through the shim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Kennametal Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Prichard, Linn R. Andras, Ted Richard Massa
  • METAL CUTTING SYSTEM FOR EFFECTIVE COOLANT DELIVERY
    Publication number: 20110311324
    Abstract: A metal cutting system with a tool holder, a shim, an insert with a top depression, a top piece and a clamp. A rake face cooling channel for fluid delivery is formed between the top piece and the depression in the insert. A primary discharge slot at the end of the rake face cooling channel delivers fluid from below the cutting edge of the insert. A second cooling channel for delivery of fluid to the flank face is formed between the insert and the shim or is formed between the shim and the tool holder with a portion of the cooling channel passing through the shim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Kennametal Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Prichard, Linn R. Andras, Ted Richard Massa
  • METAL CUTTING SYSTEM FOR EFFECTIVE COOLANT DELIVERY
    Publication number: 20110033249
    Abstract: A metal cutting system with a tool holder, a shim, an insert with a top depression, a top piece and a clamp. A rake face cooling channel for fluid delivery is formed between the top piece and the depression in the insert. A primary discharge slot at the end of the rake face cooling channel delivers fluid from below the cutting edge of the insert. A second cooling channel for delivery of fluid to the flank face is formed between the insert and the shim or is formed between the shim and the tool holder with a portion of the cooling channel passing through the shim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: Kennametal Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Prichard, Linn R. Andras, Ted Richard Massa
  • Metal cutting system for effective coolant delivery
    Patent number: 7883299
    Abstract: A metal cutting system with a tool holder, a shim, an insert with a top depression, a top piece and a clamp. A rake face cooling channel for fluid delivery is formed between the top piece and the depression in the insert. A primary discharge slot at the end of the rake face cooling channel delivers fluid from below the cutting edge of the insert. A second cooling channel for delivery of fluid to the flank face is formed between the insert and the shim or is formed between the shim and the tool holder with a portion of the cooling channel passing through the shim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Kennametal Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Prichard, Linn R. Andras, Ted Richard Massa
  • METAL CUTTING SYSTEM FOR EFFECTIVE COOLANT DELIVERY
    Publication number: 20110027022
    Abstract: A metal cutting system with a tool holder, a shim, an insert with a top depression, a top piece and a clamp. A rake face cooling channel for fluid delivery is formed between the top piece and the depression in the insert. A primary discharge slot at the end of the rake face cooling channel delivers fluid from below the cutting edge of the insert. A second cooling channel for delivery of fluid to the flank face is formed between the insert and the shim or is formed between the shim and the tool holder with a portion of the cooling channel passing through the shim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: Kennametal Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Prichard, Linn R. Andras, Ted Richard Massa
  • METAL CUTTING SYSTEM FOR EFFECTIVE COOLANT DELIVERY
    Publication number: 20110020076
    Abstract: A metal cutting system with a tool holder, a shim, an insert with a top depression, a top piece and a clamp. A rake face cooling channel for fluid delivery is formed between the top piece and the depression in the insert. A primary discharge slot at the end of the rake face cooling channel delivers fluid from below the cutting edge of the insert. A second cooling channel for delivery of fluid to the flank face is formed between the insert and the shim or is formed between the shim and the tool holder with a portion of the cooling channel passing through the shim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Kennametal Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Prichard, Linn R. Andras, Ted Richard Massa
  • METAL CUTTING SYSTEM FOR EFFECTIVE COOLANT DELIVERY
    Publication number: 20110020075
    Abstract: A metal cutting system with a tool holder, a shim, an insert with a top depression, a top piece and a clamp. A rake face cooling channel for fluid delivery is formed between the top piece and the depression in the insert. A primary discharge slot at the end of the rake face cooling channel delivers fluid from below the cutting edge of the insert. A second cooling channel for delivery of fluid to the flank face is formed between the insert and the shim or is formed between the shim and the tool holder with a portion of the cooling channel passing through the shim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Kennametal Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Prichard, Linn R. Andras, Ted Richard Massa