Patents by Inventor Chad A. Swope
Chad A. Swope 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).
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Patent number: 10724370Abstract: A cutting tool mounting assembly adapted for attachment to a surface of a rotatable driving member of a cutting tool machine. The cutting tool mounting assembly includes: a cutting tool; a base having a bottom portion for attachment to the surface of the rotatable driving member and a front portion that defines a receptacle having an inner wall; a bushing configured for receipt in the receptacle of the base and having an aperture for receiving the cutting tool; and a sensor element for acquiring and transmitting operation data.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2016Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.Inventors: Brian Lavely, Chad Swope
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Publication number: 20200102793Abstract: A roof drill bit has an elongate roof drill bit body having a forward end and a rearward end. The bit body includes at least one helical twisted surface terminating at a dust port and a feeder ledge proximate the at least one helical twisted surface. A hard insert is affixed to the bit body at the axial forward end thereof. The hard insert includes a plurality of leading cutting edges for cutting the earth strata. The at least one helical twisted surface and the feeder ledge enhance the flow of debris into the dust port.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2018Publication date: April 2, 2020Applicant: Kennametal Inc.Inventor: Chad A. Swope
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Patent number: 10465512Abstract: A cutting tool rotatable about a central longitudinal axis of the cutting tool and configured for impingement upon a substrate includes an elongate cutting tool body having a head and a shank axially rearward of the head. The head includes a cutting member at an axial forward end thereof, a bolster portion axially rearward of the cutting member and a base portion at an axial rearward end of the head. In addition, the bolster portion includes a convex shape section and a generally cylindrical section contiguous with and axially rearward of the convex shape section.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.Inventors: Brandon J. Kenno, Nicholas J. Paros, Chad Swope
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Publication number: 20180245467Abstract: A cutting tool rotatable about a central longitudinal axis of the cutting tool and configured for impingement upon a substrate includes an elongate cutting tool body having a head and a shank axially rearward of the head. The head includes a cutting member at an axial forward end thereof, a bolster portion axially rearward of the cutting member and a base portion at an axial rearward end of the head. In addition, the bolster portion includes a convex shape section and a generally cylindrical section contiguous with and axially rearward of the convex shape section.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2017Publication date: August 30, 2018Applicant: Kennametal Inc.Inventors: Brandon J. Kenno, Nicholas J. Paros, Chad Swope
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Publication number: 20170204676Abstract: A coupler for use with a roof drill bit includes an elongate coupler body having a forward end for removably attaching the roof drill bit thereto and a rearward drive end. The elongate coupler body contains an interior bore therein and a dust port formed on an outer surface of the elongate coupler body, wherein the dust port is in communication with the interior bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2016Publication date: July 20, 2017Inventors: Nicholas J. Paros, Nicholas J. Henry, Chad A. Swope
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Publication number: 20170159432Abstract: A cutting tool mounting assembly adapted for attachment to a surface of a rotatable driving member of a cutting tool machine. The cutting tool mounting assembly includes: a cutting tool; a base having a bottom portion for attachment to the surface of the rotatable driving member and a front portion that defines a receptacle having an inner wall; a bushing configured for receipt in the receptacle of the base and having an aperture for receiving the cutting tool; and a sensor element for acquiring and transmitting operation data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Applicant: Kennametal Inc.Inventors: Brian Lavely, Chad Swope
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Patent number: 9422812Abstract: A cutting tool mounting assembly adapted for receiving a cutting tool includes a base having a bottom portion and a front portion that defines a receptacle having an inner wall and a bushing configured for receipt in the receptacle of the base. The bushing includes: a forward face defining an aperture for receiving the cutting tool; a shoulder generally opposite the forward face, the shoulder configured for cooperating with the front portion of the base; and a shank portion extending rearward from the shoulder, the shank portion having an outer surface configured for cooperating with the inner wall of the receptacle. A first elastomeric layer is positioned between the shoulder of the bushing and the front portion of the base and a second elastomeric layer is positioned between the outer surface of the shank portion and the inner wall of the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.Inventors: Nicholas J. Paros, Chad A. Swope, Donald E. Keller
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Publication number: 20160102550Abstract: A cutting tool mounting assembly adapted for receiving a cutting tool includes a base having a bottom portion and a front portion that defines a receptacle having an inner wall and a bushing configured for receipt in the receptacle of the base. The bushing includes: a forward face defining an aperture for receiving the cutting tool; a shoulder generally opposite the forward face, the shoulder configured for cooperating with the front portion of the base; and a shank portion extending rearward from the shoulder, the shank portion having an outer surface configured for cooperating with the inner wall of the receptacle. A first elastomeric layer is positioned between the shoulder of the bushing and the front portion of the base and a second elastomeric layer is positioned between the outer surface of the shank portion and the inner wall of the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Nicholas J. Paros, Chad A. Swope, Donald E. Keller
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Patent number: 9033424Abstract: A cutting tool includes a cutting tool body having an axial forward end, an axial rearward end, a head portion adjacent the axial forward end and a shank portion adjacent the axial rearward end. The head portion includes a partial frusto-conical portion having a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge; a first side surface having a first lateral transition edge and a first terminal edge, wherein the first lateral transition edge is adjoined to the first lateral edge of the partial frusto-conical portion; and a second side surface having a second lateral transition edge and a second terminal edge, wherein the second lateral transition edge is adjoined to the second lateral edge of the partial frusto-conical portion, and wherein the first terminal edge is adjoined to the second terminal edge to form a cutting edge. The cutting tool also includes a hard cutting tip.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2012Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.Inventors: Michael R. McCormick, Chad A. Swope
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Publication number: 20140054951Abstract: A cutting tool for use in impinging earth strata includes a cutting tool body that contains a socket at an axial forward end thereof and an insert structured and arranged for being affixed to the cutting tool body within the socket. The insert includes a mounting end portion at an axial rearward end of the insert. The mounting end portion includes a first tapered segment, a second tapered segment adjacent and axially rearward of the first tapered segment wherein the second tapered segment has an axial rearward end diameter, and a base adjacent and axially rearward of the second tapered segment, the base having a base diameter that is greater than the axial rearward end diameter of the second tapered segment. The socket is structured and arranged for cooperating with the mounting end portion of the insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: KENNAMETAL INC.Inventors: Paul A. Bookhamer, Chad A. Swope
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Publication number: 20130328379Abstract: A cutting tool includes a cutting tool body having an axial forward end, an axial rearward end, a head portion adjacent the axial forward end and a shank portion adjacent the axial rearward end. The head portion includes a partial frusto-conical portion having a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge; a first side surface having a first lateral transition edge and a first terminal edge, wherein the first lateral transition edge is adjoined to the first lateral edge of the partial frusto-conical portion; and a second side surface having a second lateral transition edge and a second terminal edge, wherein the second lateral transition edge is adjoined to the second lateral edge of the partial frusto-conical portion, and wherein the first terminal edge is adjoined to the second terminal edge to form a cutting edge. The cutting tool also includes a hard cutting tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: KENNAMETAL INC.Inventors: Michael R. McCormick, Chad A. Swope
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Patent number: 8573707Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a cutting tool includes a retainer sleeve that defines at least one retention groove adjacent an axial forward end thereof and a washer removably attached to the retainer sleeve. The washer has a forward surface, a rearward surface and an interior surface that define a central opening, wherein the interior surface includes at least one protrusion extending inward into the central opening that is structured and arranged for cooperating with the at least one retention groove in the retainer sleeve. The retainer sleeve further defines a longitudinal slot that extends from an axial forward end to an axial rearward end of the retainer sleeve. The washer further includes a key extending inward into the central opening that is structured and arranged for cooperating with the longitudinal slot in the retainer sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Kennametal Inc.Inventor: Chad A. Swope
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Publication number: 20120319454Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a cutting tool includes a retainer sleeve that defines at least one retention groove adjacent an axial forward end thereof and a washer removably attached to the retainer sleeve. The washer has a forward surface, a rearward surface and an interior surface that define a central opening, wherein the interior surface includes at least one protrusion extending inward into the central opening that is structured and arranged for cooperating with the at least one retention groove in the retainer sleeve. The retainer sleeve further defines a longitudinal slot that extends from an axial forward end to an axial rearward end of the retainer sleeve. The washer further includes a key extending inward into the central opening that is structured and arranged for cooperating with the longitudinal slot in the retainer sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: KENNAMETAL INC.Inventor: Chad A. Swope
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Patent number: 8079648Abstract: A cutting tool body that includes an elongate steel body, which has an axial forward end and an axial rearward end. The elongate steel body contains at the axial forward end thereof a cold-headed socket. The cold-headed socket has an axial forward open end, an axial rearward closed surface, and a side socket surface extending between the axial forward open end and the axial rearward closed surface. The side socket surface contains an undercut adjacent the axial rearward closed surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Kennametal Inc.Inventors: Chad A. Swope, William P. Prezlock
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Patent number: 8002054Abstract: A roof drill bit has an elongate roof drill bit body, which has a forward end and a rearward end. The roof drill bit body contains a slot at the forward end. The roof drill bit body contains a dust port wherein the dust port has a central longitudinal dust axis. The roof drill bit further has a hard insert received within the slot wherein the hard insert has a leading surface. The leading surface of the hard insert is rotationally forward of the central longitudinal dust axis of the dust port.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Kennametl Inc.Inventors: Chad A. Swope, Douglas E. Bise, Kris E. Strothmann, Tod D. Hill
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Publication number: 20100187019Abstract: A roof drill bit has an elongate roof drill bit body, which has a forward end and a rearward end. The roof drill bit body contains a slot at the forward end. The roof drill bit body contains a dust port wherein the dust port has a central longitudinal dust axis. The roof drill bit further has a hard insert received within the slot wherein the hard insert has a leading surface. The leading surface of the hard insert is rotationally forward of the central longitudinal dust axis of the dust port.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: Kennametal Inc.Inventors: Chad A. Swope, Douglas E. Bise, Kris E. Strothmann, Tod D. Hill
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Publication number: 20100187896Abstract: A cutting tool body that includes an elongate steel body, which has an axial forward end and an axial rearward end. The elongate steel body contains at the axial forward end thereof a cold-headed socket. The cold-headed socket has an axial forward open end, an axial rearward closed surface, and a side socket surface extending between the axial forward open end and the axial rearward closed surface. The side socket surface contains an undercut adjacent the axial rearward closed surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: Kennametal Inc.Inventors: Chad A. Swope, William P. Prezlock
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Patent number: 7708087Abstract: A roof bit drill has a central shaft with a front end and a back end. The drill also has a base secured about the central shaft proximate to the front end, wherein the base has clearance channels extending axially therethrough. At least one cutting element is arranged on the base in a convex cutting pattern to permit loosened material to be evacuated. The roof bit drill may further include a drill depth locator to identify when the drill has been advanced within a mine roof to a predetermined depth. A method for using the roof drill bit is also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignees: Kennametal, Inc., Jennmar CorporationInventors: Brandon S. Stables, Douglas E. Bise, John G. Oldsen, Donald E. Keller, David Scott Rife, John C. Stankus, Chad A. Swope
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Patent number: D818507Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2017Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: KENNAMETAL INCInventors: Chad Swope, David S Rose
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Patent number: D863386Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.Inventors: Chad Swope, Brandon J. Kenno