Patents by Inventor Jeffrey B. Horton

Jeffrey B. Horton 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).

  • Apparatus and method for determining valve recession
    Patent number: 7594432
    Abstract: The current invention relates generally to a valve recession measuring tool and method for using the same. The valve recession measurement is based upon a measured height of a surface on a portion of the valve relative to a reference plane. The invention operates without requiring the removal of any of the valve rocker arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Kams, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey B. Horton
  • Cam connecting shaft and method of use
    Patent number: 7500456
    Abstract: The present invention is a novel non-splined shaft for connecting cam units (cam sections) in a series to construct a camshaft having zero degree backlash for use within an engine. Such engines typically use a camshaft comprised of a plurality of separate camshaft units (cam sections) which are connected in a series by one or more cam connecting shafts. The entire series of camshaft units and cam connecting shafts may be, for example, 40 feet in length. Examples of natural gas engines in which the cam connecting shafts described herein may be used include, but are not limited to, the INGERSOLL-RAND KVR and KVT series of engines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Inventor: Jeffrey B. Horton