Patents by Inventor Michael L. Kuhns

Michael L. Kuhns 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).

  • Method of manufacturing an object, such as a form tool for forming threaded fasteners
    Patent number: 6676895
    Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing an object, such as, for example, a form tool used for forming threaded fasteners. The method utilizes metal injection molding technology and processes to form densified parts having at least the near net shape of the desired object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventor: Michael L. Kuhns
  • Method of manufacturing form tools for forming threaded fasteners
    Patent number: 6537487
    Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a form tool used for forming threaded fasteners. The method utilizes powdered metal technology and processes to produce densified parts having at least the near net shape of the desired threaded fastener form tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Inventor: Michael L. Kuhns
  • Method of manufacturing an object, such as a form tool for forming threaded fasteners
    Publication number: 20020131886
    Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing an object, such as, for example, a form tool used for forming threaded fasteners. The method utilizes metal injection molding technology and processes to form densified parts having at least the near net shape of the desired object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventor: Michael L. Kuhns