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Madison Heights, MI, United States of America

Valenite, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 90

% Expired Patents = 13.3

EPO Patents = 7

Trademarks = 5

Forward Citations = 1,496

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67 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Thomas J Bernadic (28 out of 44 patents)

Brendan L Brockett (22 out of 28 patents)

John H Patterson (17 out of 25 patents)

4. Tony M Lowe (16 out of 28 patents)

5. Karl A Katbi (14 out of 22 patents)

6. Kenneth G Noggle (9 out of 21 patents)

7. Lee Reiterman (7 out of 14 patents)

8. Stephen L Bennett (5 out of 5 patents)

9. Kevin Nedzlek (4 out of 7 patents)

10. Krishnan Narasimhan (4 out of 4 patents)

11. Yevgeny Kocherovsky (3 out of 7 patents)

12. Brian D Hoefler (3 out of 4 patents)

13. Steven F Wayne (3 out of 7 patents)

14. John W Friederichs (3 out of 4 patents)

15. Gregory Humphries (3 out of 3 patents)

Core Competencies:

Cutting Insert

Milling Tool

Indexable Turning Insert

Rotatable Cutting Tool

Boring Tool

Chip Control Insert

Cemented Carbide

High Speed Cutting

Actuated Guide Pads

Positive Rake Insert

Composite Ceramic Articles

Tool Wear Compensation

90 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9032849 - Flip cartridges and material removal tool with same (2015-05-19),

2. 8596938 - Backbore tool with coolant actuation (2013-12-03),

3. 8529173 - Method to align characteristic frequency of material removal tool and rotation speed of spindle of machine tool and material removal tool so aligned (2013-09-10),

4. 8506210 - Material removal tool with actuated guide pads (2013-08-13),

5. 8469639 - Actuated material removal tool (2013-06-25),

6. 8282319 - Material removal tool with noise reduction features (2012-10-09),

7. 7815403 - Material removal tool stiffened with spacers arranged along a length (2010-10-19),

8. 7607868 - Side locking insert and material removal tool with same (2009-10-27),

9. 7390150 - Cutting tool with adjustable indexable cutting insert (2008-06-24),

10. 7131794 - Rotatable cutting tool (2006-11-07),

11. 7114890 - Cutting tool adjustment device (2006-10-03),

12. 6869460 - Cemented carbide article having binder gradient and process for producing the same (2005-03-22),

13. 6802676 - Milling insert (2004-10-12),

14. 6739807 - Rotatable cutting tool (2004-05-25),

15. D481048 - Indexable cutting insert (2003-10-22),

Company Overview

Valenite, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer specializing in material removal tools, primarily serving the metalworking industry. Based in Madison Heights, Michigan, the company focuses on developing advanced cutting solutions, including cutting inserts, milling tools, and indexable turning inserts. Valenite's expertise extends to rotatable cutting tools and boring tools, emphasizing innovative chip control inserts and cemented carbide technologies. Their commitment to high-speed cutting solutions positions them as a key player in enhancing machining efficiency and precision.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

90 Patents

#1 in Madison Heights, MI

#161 in Michigan

#4,151 in US

#8,535 in the World

Madison Heights, MI, United States of America

Valenite, Inc.

Forward Citations = 1,496

67 inventors:

Thomas J Bernadic (28 out of 44 patents)

Brendan L Brockett (22 out of 28 patents)

John H Patterson (17 out of 25 patents)

4. Tony M Lowe (16 out of 28 patents)

5. Karl A Katbi (14 out of 22 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Valenite, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/valenite

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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