Patents by Inventor Ken Knecht

Ken Knecht 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).

  • Tap and die devices
    Patent number: 8931980
    Abstract: Tap and die devices are provided to repair internal and external threads, respectively. The tap and die devices are provided with components that coaxially align the tap and die to the nut or fitting being repaired. The tap and die devices are easily portable, compact tools that can be used in tight places.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Inventor: Ken Knecht
  • Blade lock for compressor
    Patent number: 8821127
    Abstract: A blade assembly for a groove of a wheel of rotating machinery is described. The blade assembly includes, a blade root having two longitudinal sides, a base, and a roof, wherein the profile of the longitudinal sides includes a rounded surface, a blade connected to the roof of the blade root, and one or more keys juxtaposed along each longitudinal side of the blade root, each key having an inboard side and an outboard side, wherein the profile of the inboard side of each key is configured to mate with the profile of the blade root. The blade assembly allows replacement of a compressor blade without the need for unstacking the rotor to gain access to the damaged blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventor: Ken Knecht
  • TAP AND DIE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20120201617
    Abstract: Tap and die devices are provided to repair internal and external threads, respectively. The tap and die devices are provided with components that coaxially align the tap and die to the nut or fitting being repaired. The tap and die devices are easily portable, compact tools that can be used in tight places.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventor: Ken Knecht