Patents by Inventor William D. Klempke

William D. Klempke 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).

  • Grinding head assembly
    Patent number: 4693039
    Abstract: A grinding head assembly especially designed for heavy duty grinding applications, such as maintenance of railroad track rails, is disclosed. The grinding head assembly hereof broadly includes an abrasive grinding stone, a backing plate for the stone having a plurality of attachment bosses, and a backing plate holder having a plurality of complementary boss-receiving cavities. The grinding head assembly disclosed herein provides for fast and easy replacement of grinding stones, and is designed to transmit large quantities of power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1987
    Assignee: Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Vieau, William D. Klempke
  • Grinding head assembly
    Patent number: 4507897
    Abstract: A grinding head assembly for use in maintaining railroad tracks. The invention is typically used in longitudinally spaced series to grind the surface of the rails to remove corrugations, to restore a smooth regular travel surface. The grinding head assembly is characterized by an annular backing plate and grinding wheel designed for ease of mounting and maximum use of the grinding wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1985
    Assignee: Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Vieau, William D. Klempke