Patents by Inventor Vaughn Kearns

Vaughn Kearns 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: 4527785
    Abstract: For use in a milling or like machine, a fixture is provided to hold a part to be machined, the fixture including portions to clamp the part against relative shifting motion. A mount for the fixture includes components movable in tilting and vertical senses whereby a previously machined surface on a held part may be brought into mating contact with a reference surface in the machine thereby locating the part for a succeeding machine operation. A single means is operable to lock the components in a set position of adjustment. The part is firmly held in an unstressed condition for precise performance of the succeeding machine operation thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1985
    Assignee: United Aircraft Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Vaughn Kearns