Patents by Inventor William E. Leeper, Jr.

William E. Leeper, Jr. 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).

  • Multiple purpose woodworking apparatus
    Patent number: 4271880
    Abstract: An improved universal shaper assembly adapted to rotate various forms of shaper cutters about a vertical axis and, alternately, about a horizontal axis. the assembly is provided with a vertically adjustable horizontal workpiece supporting table for use in conjunction with horizontally rotated shaper cutters. Also disclosed is a horizontal cutter adapter assembly for converting a conventional universal shaper having a vertical spindle to provide a woodworking apparatus for horizontally rotating a shaper cutter over a vertically adjustable workpiece supporting table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1981
    Inventor: William E. Leeper, Jr.
  • Multiple purpose woodworking apparatus
    Patent number: 4060112
    Abstract: An improved universal shaper assembly adapted to rotate various forms of shaper cutters about a vertical axis and, alternately, about a horizontal axis. The assembly is provided with a vertically adjustable horizontal workpiece supporting table for use in conjuction with horizontally rotated shaper cutters. Also disclosed is a horizontal cutter adapter assembly for converting a conventional universal shaper having a vertical spindle to provide a woodworking apparatus for horizontally rotating a shaper cutter over a vertically adjustable workpiece supporting table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1977
    Inventor: William E. Leeper, Jr.