David W Bricker

US Patent:

6536998, Mar 25, 2003

Filed:

Mar 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/810593

Inventors:

Gregory Aaron Hyatt - West Chester OH
David Wayne Bricker - Batavia OH

Assignee:

Makino, Inc. - Mason OH

International Classification:

B23B 5106

US Classification:

408147, 408 59, 408180, 82 15

Abstract:

A tool including a working portion with a working member, a side surface and an end surface. The working portion includes a passage passing through the side surface and the end surface. At least one seal is adapted to restrict fluid flow through the side surface and the end surface and at least partially defines a pressure chamber. The working member is adapted to be selectively pivotally positioned by selectively pressurizing the pressure chamber. The tool similarly enables unique methods of working workpieces.

US Patent:

6585571, Jul 1, 2003

Filed:

Apr 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/827312

Inventors:

Gregory Aaron Hyatt - West Chester OH
David Wayne Bricker - Batavia OH
Steven G. Hall - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

Makino, Inc. - Mason OH

International Classification:

B24B 504

US Classification:

451 61, 451504, 451 51

Abstract:

Honing devices configured for use with a source of pressurized fluid. The honing device includes a honing body with a base extending along an longitudinal axis. The base may include a distal end and a proximal end adapted for fluid communication with a source of pressurized fluid. The honing body further includes a plurality of leaves with a first end attached to the distal end of the base and a second end spaced from the distal end. The outer surface of at least one of the plurality of leaves includes an abrasive work engaging surface. Pressurized fluid may encourage the second end of at least one of the plurality of leaves to move away from the longitudinal axis in order to hone the interior surface of the workpiece. Methods of honing the interior surface of a bore hole are also provided.

US Patent:

6729810, May 4, 2004

Filed:

Jan 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/346777

Inventors:

Gregory Aaron Hyatt - West Chester OH
David Wayne Bricker - Batavia OH

Assignee:

Makino, Inc. - Mason OH

International Classification:

B23B 3500

US Classification:

408 1R, 82 111, 82 15, 408147

Abstract:

A tool including a working portion with a working member, a side surface and an end surface. The working portion includes a passage passing through the side surface and the end surface. At least one seal is adapted to restrict fluid flow through the side surface and the end surface and at least partially defines a pressure chamber. The working member is adapted to be selectively pivotally positioned by selectively pressurizing the pressure chamber. The tool similarly enables unique methods of working workpieces.

US Patent:

6901797, Jun 7, 2005

Filed:

Sep 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/948120

Inventors:

Gregory Aaron Hyatt - West Chester OH, US
David Wayne Bricker - Batavia OH, US

Assignee:

Makino Inc. - Mason OH

International Classification:

G01B013/08
G01B013/10

US Classification:

73375, 73376, 73379, 33543, 335431, 335444, 335445, 33644

Abstract:

An instrument is adapted to be attached to a rotational member of an instrument station for obtaining information about a workpiece. The instrument includes at least one orifice adapted to be placed in selective fluid communication with a source of fluid. An instrument station may also be provided to include an instrument and a rotational member connected to the instrument for rotating the instrument about a rotational axis. The instrument station may also include a source including fluid, wherein the fluid source is in fluid communication with the instrument and a monitoring apparatus. An apparatus may also include an instrument and a source of substantially incompressible fluid wherein the source is in fluid communication with the instrument. Methods of obtaining information about a workpiece and methods for determining the center of a bore are also disclosed.

US Patent:

62702955, Aug 7, 2001

Filed:

Sep 8, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/392114

Inventors:

Gregory Aaron Hyatt - West Chester OH
David Wayne Bricker - Batavia OH

Assignee:

Makino, Inc. - Mason OH

International Classification:

B23B 3500
B23B 29034

US Classification:

408 1R

Abstract:

Cutting tool, such as a gun reamer or a drill, with a rotating cutting blade and a rotating support member for supporting the workpiece, where at least one of the cutting blade and the support member are selectively biased. The selective bias on the blade and/or the support member is preferably effected by selectively pressurized fluid which bears on the blade member and/or the support member.