Patents by Inventor James E. Koats

James E. Koats 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).

  • Reamer with radial relief and cutting land
    Patent number: 5921728
    Abstract: A finish reamer adapted to finish ream bronze-based valve guides and valve inserts is disclosed. The reamer includes a body section having a plurality of spiral flutes formed therein. The flutes define a plurality of cutting blades. Each cutting blade has an axially extending radial relief formed therein, and a land with a margin having a non-uniform width that is smaller near its leading end and larger near its trailing end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: K-Line Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Kammeraad, James E. Koats