Patents by Inventor V. Brian Shook

V. Brian Shook 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).

  • Thread rolling die and method of making same
    Patent number: 9643236
    Abstract: A thread rolling die includes a thread rolling region comprising a working surface including a thread form. The thread rolling region of the thread rolling die comprises a sintered cemented carbide material having a hardness in the range of 78 HRA to 89 HRA. In certain embodiments, the thread rolling die may further include at least one non-cemented carbide piece metallurgically bonded to the thread rolling region in an area of the thread rolling region that does not prevent a workpiece from contacting the working surface, and wherein the non-cemented carbide piece comprises at least one of a metallic region and a metal matrix composite region. Methods of forming a thread rolling die as embodied herein are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: LANDIS SOLUTIONS LLC
    Inventors: Prakash K. Mirchandani, V. Brian Shook, Grayson L. Bowman, Matthew D. Brown
  • Apparatuses and methods for rolling angled threads
    Patent number: 8726711
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a tapered thread roll, a set of tapered thread rolls, a thread rolling tool, and a thread rolling method are provided for rolling angled or tapered threads onto a workpiece to create a threaded workpiece. In at least one embodiment, the threaded workpiece may comprise a polished rod or a polished rod precursor as specified by the American Petroleum Institute for use in an oil-field sucker-type pump, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Kennametal Inc.
    Inventors: Terry L. Flegel, V. Brian Shook
  • Apparatuses and Methods for Rolling Angled Threads
    Publication number: 20120011912
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a tapered thread roll, a set of tapered thread rolls, a thread rolling tool, and a thread rolling method are provided for rolling angled or tapered threads onto a workpiece to create a threaded workpiece. In at least one embodiment, the threaded workpiece may comprise a polished rod or a polished rod precursor as specified by the American Petroleum Institute for use in an oil-field sucker-type pump, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: TDY Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry L. Flegel, V. Brian Shook
  • Thread Rolling Die and Method of Making Same
    Publication number: 20110107811
    Abstract: A thread rolling die includes a thread rolling region comprising a working surface including a thread form. The thread rolling region of the thread rolling die comprises a sintered cemented carbide material having a hardness in the range of 78 HRA to 89 HRA. In certain embodiments, the thread rolling die may further include at least one non-cemented carbide piece metallurgically bonded to the thread rolling region in an area of the thread rolling region that does not prevent a workpiece from contacting the working surface, and wherein the non-cemented carbide piece comprises at least one of a metallic region and a metal matrix composite region. Methods of forming a thread rolling die as embodied herein are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: TDY Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Prakash K. Mirchandani, V. Brian Shook, Grayson L. Bowman, Matthew D. Brown