Patents by Inventor James R. Geyer
James R. Geyer 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).
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Patent number: 12011852Abstract: The present invention provides rotatable cutting tools having washers with changing thicknesses. One side of the washer has a tapered surface that increases the thickness of the washer from the inner radius towards the outer radius, resulting in a thicker portion at the outer edge of the washer. The rotatable cutting tool may also have a bit with a tapered surface. The tapered surface of the bit may be structured and arranged to engage with the tapered surface of the washer. The rotatable cutting tool may also include a holder such that the assembled rotatable cutting tool includes the washer between the bit and the holder with the bit inserted into the holder and washer.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2022Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.Inventors: James R. Geyer, Arkadiusz Dlugosz, Thomas J. Long, II
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Publication number: 20240133294Abstract: A tool retainer is provided. The tool has a retainer sleeve having a longitudinal external tab to engage with an internal recessed radial groove with a tool holder, and wherein the retainer sleeve has one or more internal radial tabs that engage with a recessed groove in a rotating tool shank. A cutting tool assembly including a cutting bit and the retainer sleeve is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2024Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: Kennametal Inc.Inventors: Arkadiusz Dlugosz, James R. Geyer
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Patent number: 11898446Abstract: A tool retainer is provided. The tool has a retainer sleeve having a longitudinal external tab to engage with an internal recessed radial groove with a tool holder, and wherein the retainer sleeve has one or more internal radial tabs that engage with a recessed groove in a rotating tool shank. A cutting tool assembly including a cutting bit and the retainer sleeve is provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.Inventors: Arkadiusz Dlugosz, James R. Geyer
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Publication number: 20240035378Abstract: A tool retainer is provided. The tool has a retainer sleeve having a longitudinal external tab to engage with an internal recessed radial groove with a tool holder, and wherein the retainer sleeve has one or more internal radial tabs that engage with a recessed groove in a rotating tool shank. A cutting tool assembly including a cutting bit and the retainer sleeve is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Kennametal Inc.Inventors: Arkadiusz Dlugosz, James R. Geyer
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Patent number: 11821313Abstract: A washerless cutting tool assembly includes a cutting tool holder and a rotatable cutting tool at least partially disposed within the cutting tool holder. The cutting tool holder includes an alignment feature in the form of a protrusion at an axial forward end and a groove at an axial rearward end of the head portion of the rotatable cutting tool. The groove is capable of receiving the protrusion of the cutting tool holder to align the central, longitudinal axis of rotatable cutting tool with the central, longitudinal axis of the cutting tool holder. The cutting tool assembly further includes a limited rotated feature in the form of a braking ring disposed within an annular groove and a retainer ring disposed over the braking ring.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2023Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.Inventors: Brandon J. Kenno, James R. Geyer
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Publication number: 20230304400Abstract: The present invention provides a rotatable cutting tool with a bit, a washer, and a retainer. The retainer surrounds at least a portion of the shank of the bit. Wear on the shank is reduced by providing a retainer with a controlled hardness that is less than the hardness of the shank of the bit, while still allowing similar wear on the retainer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Kennametal Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Long, II, James R. Geyer, Carlonda R. Reilly
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Publication number: 20230264388Abstract: The present invention provides rotatable cutting tools having washers with changing thicknesses. One side of the washer has a tapered surface that increases the thickness of the washer from the inner radius towards the outer radius, resulting in a thicker portion at the outer edge of the washer. The rotatable cutting tool may also have a bit with a tapered surface. The tapered surface of the bit may be structured and arranged to engage with the tapered surface of the washer. The rotatable cutting tool may also include a holder such that the assembled rotatable cutting tool includes the washer between the bit and the holder with the bit inserted into the holder and washer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2022Publication date: August 24, 2023Applicant: Kennametal Inc.Inventors: James R. Geyer, Arkadiusz Dlugosz, Thomas J. Long, II
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Patent number: 11719098Abstract: A tool retainer is provided. The tool has a retainer sleeve having a longitudinal external tab to engage with an internal recessed radial groove with a tool holder, and wherein the retainer sleeve has two internal radial tabs that engage with a recessed groove in a rotating tool shank. A cutting tool assembly including a cutting bit and the retainer sleeve is provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.Inventors: Arkadiusz Dlugosz, James R. Geyer
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Publication number: 20230151734Abstract: A washerless cutting tool assembly includes a cutting tool holder and a rotatable cutting tool at least partially disposed within the cutting tool holder. The cutting tool holder includes an alignment feature in the form of a protrusion at an axial forward end and a groove at an axial rearward end of the head portion of the rotatable cutting tool. The groove is capable of receiving the protrusion of the cutting tool holder to align the central, longitudinal axis of rotatable cutting tool with the central, longitudinal axis of the cutting tool holder. The cutting tool assembly further includes a limited rotated feature in the form of a braking ring disposed within an annular groove and a retainer ring disposed over the braking ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicant: Kennametal Inc.Inventors: Brandon J. Kenno, James R. Geyer
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Publication number: 20230084514Abstract: A tool retainer is provided. The tool has a retainer sleeve having a longitudinal external tab to engage with an internal recessed radial groove with a tool holder, and wherein the retainer sleeve has two internal radial tabs that engage with a recessed groove in a rotating tool shank. A cutting tool assembly including a cutting bit and the retainer sleeve is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2021Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: Kennametal Inc.Inventors: Arkadiusz Dlugosz, James R. Geyer
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Patent number: 11585217Abstract: A washerless cutting tool assembly includes a cutting tool holder and a rotatable cutting tool at least partially disposed within the cutting tool holder. The cutting tool holder includes an alignment feature in the form of a protrusion at an axial forward end and a groove at an axial rearward end of the head portion of the rotatable cutting tool. The groove is capable of receiving the protrusion of the cutting tool holder to align the central, longitudinal axis of rotatable cutting tool with the central, longitudinal axis of the cutting tool holder. The cutting tool assembly further includes a limited rotated feature in the form of a braking ring disposed within an annular groove and a retainer ring disposed over the braking ring.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.Inventors: Brandon J. Kenno, James R. Geyer
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Patent number: 11585216Abstract: A wear-resistant armored cutting tool may be provided. The wear-resistant armored cutting tool may include a tool body, a bolster, at least one wear-resistant member, and a cutting tip. The bolster may be fixedly attached to the tool body with an end of a surface of the tool body disposed adjacent the bolster. The at least one wear-resistant member may be fixedly attached to the tool body. The at least one wear-resistant member may be disposed adjacent to the end of the surface of the tool body. The cutting tip may be fixedly attached to the bolster. The bolster, the at least one wear-resistant member, and the cutting tip may each have a material hardness which is greater than that of the tool body.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.Inventors: Robbie D. Bloom, James R. Geyer
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Publication number: 20220341321Abstract: A wear-resistant armored cutting tool may be provided. The wear-resistant armored cutting tool may include a tool body, a bolster, at least one wear-resistant member, and a cutting tip. The bolster may be fixedly attached to the tool body with an end of a surface of the tool body disposed adjacent the bolster. The at least one wear-resistant member may be fixedly attached to the tool body. The at least one wear-resistant member may be disposed adjacent to the end of the surface of the tool body. The cutting tip may be fixedly attached to the bolster. The bolster, the at least one wear-resistant member, and the cutting tip may each have a material hardness which is greater than that of the tool body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2021Publication date: October 27, 2022Applicant: Kennametal Inc.Inventors: Robbie D. Bloom, James R. Geyer
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Publication number: 20220290562Abstract: A washerless cutting tool assembly includes a cutting tool holder and a rotatable cutting tool at least partially disposed within the cutting tool holder. The cutting tool holder includes an alignment feature in the form of a protrusion at an axial forward end and a groove at an axial rearward end of the head portion of the rotatable cutting tool. The groove is capable of receiving the protrusion of the cutting tool holder to align the central, longitudinal axis of rotatable cutting tool with the central, longitudinal axis of the cutting tool holder. The cutting tool assembly further includes a limited rotated feature in the form of a braking ring disposed within an annular groove and a retainer ring disposed over the braking ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2021Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: Kennametal Inc.Inventors: Brandon J. Kenno, James R. Geyer
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Patent number: 11253068Abstract: A leveler for stabilizing furniture and other items which may be stacked one upon another in a stackable fashion. One or more stackable levelers may be used for many indoor, garage, patio, pool, and outdoor applications. In addition to stabilizing furniture, including tables, chairs, shelving, desks, beds, sofas, and anything with feet and/or legs, the levelers may be used in various camping and outdoor applications, including for stabilizing ladders, appliances, and kickstands.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2021Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Inventors: James R. Geyer, David A. Geyer
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Publication number: 20210282552Abstract: A leveler for stabilizing furniture and other items which may be stacked one upon another in a stackable fashion. One or more stackable levelers may be used for many indoor, garage, patio, pool, and outdoor applications. In addition to stabilizing furniture, including tables, chairs, shelving, desks, beds, sofas, and anything with feet and/or legs, the levelers may be used in various camping and outdoor applications, including for stabilizing ladders, appliances, and kickstands.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Applicant: Level-Minded LLCInventors: James R. Geyer, David A. Geyer
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Publication number: 20210062652Abstract: Mounting assemblies for cutting tools are disclosed that include a base and an adapter block. Mounting assemblies are provided with self-fixturing features to provide a desired mounting position and to restrict movement of the adapter block with respect to the base prior to bonding. The self-fixturing features provide the ability to perform repeatable and consistent bonding of the adapter block to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2019Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: James R. GEYER, Eric P. HELSEL, Daniel J. MOUTHAAN
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Patent number: 10934840Abstract: Mounting assemblies for cutting tools are disclosed that include a base and an adapter block. Mounting assemblies are provided with self-fixturing features to provide a desired mounting position and to restrict movement of the adapter block with respect to the base prior to bonding. The self-fixturing features provide the ability to perform repeatable and consistent bonding of the adapter block to the base.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.Inventors: James R. Geyer, Eric P. Helsel, Daniel J. Mouthaan
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Patent number: D982633Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.Inventors: Brandon J. Kenno, James R. Geyer
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Patent number: D1015136Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: KENNAMETAL INC.Inventors: James R Geyer, Arkadiusz Dlugosz, Thomas J. Long, II