Patents by Inventor James A. Faust

James A. Faust 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).

  • Insert bit for use with a powered screwdriver
    Patent number: 5868047
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of insert bits (10) for use with powered screwdrivers. The formed bits (10) may be treated to have a desired microstructure by either an austempering process or by the three step heating, quenching, tempering process. The bits (10) may also be electro-polished. Austempering provides for improved function and increased fatigue life and electro-polishing provides for improved function and increased fatigue life and torque capacity. The bits (10) and may have reduced diameter midportions (30), particularly for use with impact drivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Vermont American Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Faust, Marzell Chanton, Carl A. Shumaker