Patents by Inventor John L. Dahms

John L. Dahms 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).

  • Chip detangler
    Patent number: 6598816
    Abstract: A chip detangler is provided for a machine having a discharge trough for collecting fluid containing metal chips. An auger disposed along a longitudinal axis of the trough advances the fluid and chips downstream through an exit area. The detangler preferably comprises a snagging bar fixed relative to the machine and disposed at least partially within the trough to engage nests of chips traveling past the snagging bar. The forces induced by the auger tears apart nests engaged with the snagging bar into smaller, more suitable sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Barnes International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas W. Lenhart, John L. Dahms