Patents by Inventor James A. Mantooth

James A. Mantooth 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).

  • Patent number: 6112835
    Abstract: A drilling tool for boring in earth and rock formations includes a pilot bit which defines a longitudinal tool axis and includes a cam part having a cam axis arranged eccentrically relative to the tool axis. A reamer includes a hollow reamer body mounted on the cam part for rotation relative thereto about the cam axis. Relative rotation in one direction causes the reamer to be radially extended, and relative rotation in an opposite direction causes the reamer to be radially retracted. The reamer body carries cutting elements for enlarging a hole drilled by the pilot bit when the reamer is in its extended position. The cam part carries a first removable insert on which a first stop surface is formed. The reamer carries a second removable insert on which a second stop surface is formed. The stop surfaces are engageable with one another when the reamer body is radially extended, for transmitting rotational cutting forces to the reamer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: Sandvik AB
    Inventors: Edward F. Grafe, James A. Mantooth, John M. Kolker