Patents Assigned to MacLean-Fogg Company
  • Publication number: 20210039588
    Abstract: A wheel fastener alarm assembly is provided having a fastener body with a first portion defining a wrenching surface and a cavity, and a second portion with a threaded portion to attach and detach from a wheel of a vehicle. A sensor array is disposed in the cavity of fastener body to detect an attribute of the fastener body and generate an output signal based on the attribute of the fastener body. An antenna connected to the sensor array to transmit the signal to a remote location. A cap is secured to the first portion of the fastener body and covers the wrenching surface and the cavity opening to define a capped fastener body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: MacLean-Fogg Company
    Inventors: David J. DAVIS, Kryzysztof MISZTUR, Christian MUEHLICH, Robert E. WHITNEY, Larry J. WILSON, Marcus A. ZAGORNIAK, Steven R. FISTER, Mark RAVES, Luke MICHAEL ROBERTS, Ben WILMHOFF, Bennett WHITNEY
  • Publication number: 20210010504
    Abstract: Fasteners are disclosed for reducing mass of the fastener, while being configured for use with standard torque delivery tools. The fasteners include non-torque bearing surfaces disposed between torque bearing surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: MacLean-Fogg Company
    Inventors: Larry J. WILSON, James T. TANNER
  • Patent number: 10690168
    Abstract: Fasteners are disclosed for reducing mass of the fastener, while being configured for use with standard torque delivery tools. The fasteners include non-torque bearing surfaces disposed between torque bearing surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: MACLEAN-FOGG COMPANY
    Inventors: Larry J. Wilson, James T. Tanner
  • Publication number: 20200122684
    Abstract: A wheel fastener alarm is provided with a fastener body, a cap covering the fastener body, a sensor array disposed within the fastener body, and a cover disposed over an opening in the fastener body and a hole in the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicant: Maclean-Fogg Company
    Inventors: David J. Davis, Kryzysztof Misztur, Christian Muehlich, Robert E. Whitney, Larry J. Wilson, Marcus A. Zagorniak, Steven R. Fister
  • Publication number: 20200090111
    Abstract: An inventory management and scheduling tool provides improved tracking of products as they are processed through a series of processing stations. The inventory management and scheduling tool further provides features for modifying workflows, selecting transporting options, and assigning alerts to appropriate personnel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: MacLean-Fogg Company
    Inventors: Allison Heil, Krzysztof Misztur, Scott Masker
  • Publication number: 20190358657
    Abstract: Pump systems and methods are disclosed for removing liquid for hand-portable containers. The pump systems include a moveable piston housed in a main chamber and inlet and outlet valves located at one end of the main chamber, where the inlet and outlet valves open and close in response to movement of the piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: MacLean-Fogg Company
    Inventor: Christian Muehlich
  • Patent number: 10421433
    Abstract: A wheel fastener alarm is provided with a fastener body, a cap covering the fastener body, a sensor array disposed within the fastener body, and a cover disposed over an opening in the fastener body and a hole in the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Maclean-Fogg Company
    Inventors: David J. Davis, Kryzysztof Misztur, Christian Muehlich, Robert E. Whitney, Larry J. Wilson, Marcus A. Zagorniak, Steven R. Fister
  • Publication number: 20190219089
    Abstract: Fasteners are disclosed for use with multiple standard torque delivery tools. The fasteners include several different torque bearing portions for use with different torque delivery tools, as well as non-torque bearing portions disposed between torque bearing portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Applicant: MacLean-Fogg Company
    Inventors: Steven J. Tomaszewski, Duncan A. MacLean, Larry J. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20190211866
    Abstract: A capped fastener is provided with two outer flanges and a groove therebetween. The cap is crimped around the first outer flange without covering the second outer flange. The end of the cap is crimped in a groove between the first and second outer flanges. A crimping tool and method of crimping are also provided for crimping the end of a cap into a groove between two outer flanges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Applicant: MacLean-Fogg Company
    Inventor: Larry J. Wilson
  • Patent number: 10323676
    Abstract: A nut fastener is provided for locking the nut to prevent inadvertent loosening of the nut. The nut fastener is particularly useful for tightening a wheel onto an axle. The nut fastener includes a nut, a collar and a retaining ring. The nut is unlocked by pushing on an engagement surface of the collar or by riding ratchet teeth over each other. When the collar is released, the collar locks against the nut to resist rotation of the nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignees: MacLean-Fogg Company, Stemco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Hughes, Daniel T. Jimenez
  • Publication number: 20190055769
    Abstract: A hood bumper device for an automotive vehicle hood is disclosed that can absorb energy from an impact to the hood. The hood bumper device can fracture under a first predetermined force and then continue to absorb additional energy as the descent of a portion of the device is slowed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Applicant: Maclean-Fogg Company
    Inventor: David J. Davis
  • Publication number: 20190009746
    Abstract: A wheel fastener alarm is provided with a fastener body, a cap covering the fastener body, a sensor array disposed within the fastener body, and a cover disposed over an opening in the fastener body and a hole in the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: Maclean-Fogg Company
    Inventors: David J. Davis, Kryzysztof Misztur, Christian Muehlich, Robert E. Whitney, Larry J. Wilson, Marcus A. Zagorniak, Steven R. Fister
  • Patent number: 10107326
    Abstract: A fastener assembly comprising a threaded component and a washer, wherein the bearing surfaces between the threaded component and washer each include helically inclined surface segments such that the clamp load exerted on the washer by the threaded component alternates between being increased and being decreased during rotation of the nut in a single direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: MacLean-Fogg Company
    Inventor: Larry J. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20180298933
    Abstract: Fasteners are disclosed for reducing mass of the fastener, while being configured for use with standard torque delivery tools. The fasteners include non-torque bearing surfaces disposed between torque bearing surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: Maclean-Fogg Company
    Inventors: Larry J. Wilson, James T. Tanner
  • Patent number: 10099655
    Abstract: A wheel fastener alarm is provided with a fastener body, a cap covering the fastener body, a sensor array disposed within the fastener body, and a cover disposed over an opening in the fastener body and a hole in the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: MACLEAN-FOGG COMPANY
    Inventors: David J. Davis, Kryzysztof Misztur, Christian Muehlich, Robert E. Whitney, Larry J. Wilson, Marcus A. Zagorniak, Steven R. Fister
  • Publication number: 20180118158
    Abstract: A wheel fastener alarm is provided with a fastener body, a cap covering the fastener body, a sensor array disposed within the fastener body, and a cover disposed over an opening in the fastener body and a hole in the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Applicant: Maclean-Fogg Company
    Inventors: David J. Davis, Kryzysztof Misztur, Christian Muehlich, Robert E. Whitney, Larry J. Wilson, Marcus A. Zagorniak, Steven R. Fister
  • Patent number: 9937746
    Abstract: A capped fastener is provided with deflected projections on the nut body for securing a cap on the nut body. The deflected projections fit within a double walled edge of the cap. The projections are deflected through a simple method during the assembly process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: MacLean Fogg Company
    Inventor: Larry J. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20170320356
    Abstract: A capped fastener is provided with deflected projections on the nut body for securing a cap on the nut body. The deflected projections fit within a double walled edge of the cap. The projections are deflected through a simple method during the assembly process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Maclean-Fogg Company
    Inventor: Larry J. Wilson
  • Patent number: 9683596
    Abstract: A nut fastener is provided for locking the nut to prevent inadvertent loosening of the nut. The nut fastener is particularly useful for tightening a wheel onto an axle. The nut fastener includes a nut, a collar and a retaining ring. The nut is unlocked by pushing on an engagement surface of the collar or by riding ratchet teeth over each other. When the collar is released, the collar locks against the nut to resist rotation of the nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignees: MacLean-Fogg Company, Stemco LP
    Inventors: Mark W. Hughes, Daniel T. Jimenez
  • Publication number: 20170138391
    Abstract: A fastener assembly comprising a threaded component and a washer, wherein the bearing surfaces between the threaded component and washer each include helically inclined surface segments such that the clamp load exerted on the washer by the threaded component alternates between being increased and being decreased during rotation of the nut in a single direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: Maclean-Fogg Company
    Inventor: Larry J. Wilson