William Frisbey

Title: William Frisbey and an Automatic Drill-Bit Changing Magazine.

Introduction

William Frisbey is an inventor associated with Dallas, Texas, and Caterpillar Inc. His patent work includes an automatic drill-bit changing magazine designed to support the storage and exchange of drill bits.

Latest Patents

Frisbey’s listed patent, “Automatic Drill Bit Changing Magazine,” describes a magazine with a housing, two housing guides, and at least two drill-bit pockets. A bracket, actuator, and lid complete the assembly, with the lid sized to enclose the housing.

The housing and lid are pivotally coupled to the bracket. When the actuator changes state, the housing moves between a parked, closed position and an open, tilted position. A guide plate on the underside of the lid works with the housing guides to guide the mechanism in these positions. Frisbey is credited with 1 patent in the information provided.

Career Highlights

The automatic drill-bit changing magazine is a mechanical design focused on organizing drill bits and enabling their movement between stored and accessible positions. Its pivoting housing and guided operation are central features of the invention. Frisbey is associated with Caterpillar Inc.

Collaborations

The provided information lists Ravi Kumar Nagarajan and Scott Alan Christianson as Frisbey’s coworkers. Their shared association with Caterpillar Inc. provides context for his professional environment, though no specific joint work on this patent is identified.

Conclusion

William Frisbey’s listed invention combines drill-bit storage with a guided, pivoting mechanism for automatic bit changes, reflecting a practical approach to equipment design.