Patents by Inventor Brian Kivisto

Brian Kivisto 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).

  • Method and apparatus for induction hardening
    Patent number: 6903316
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for induction hardening a workpiece can first include fastening a workpiece in a clamping assembly. The clamping assembly is provided with a plurality of hardness testing devices. Alternatively, one or more hardness testing devices are provided directly to the induction hardening head. The induction hardening head is moved over the workpiece to harden a portion thereof, such as an edge. Then, a series of hardness measurements are taken with the plurality of hardness testing devices to allow an operator or controller to adjust the input to the induction hardening head. This allows the workpiece to be provided with a predetermined hardness profile within a desired tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Forward Technology
    Inventor: Brian Kivisto
  • Method and apparatus for induction hardening
    Publication number: 20040031787
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for induction hardening a workpiece may first comprise the fastening a workpiece in a clamping assembly. The clamping assembly is provided with a plurality of hardness testing devices. Alternatively, one or more hardness testing devices are provided directly to the induction hardening head. The induction hardening head is moved over the workpiece to harden a portion thereof, such as an edge. Then, a series of hardness measurements are taken with the plurality of hardness testing devices to allow an operator or controller to adjust the input to the induction hardening head. This allows the workpiece to be provided with a predetermined hardness profile within a desired tolerance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Applicant: Forward Technology A Crest Group Company
    Inventor: Brian Kivisto