Patents Assigned to Whitesell of Michigan Inc.
  • Pierce nut installation head
    Patent number: 6578258
    Abstract: A pierce nut installation head for installing a pierce nut onto a sheet metal panel. The installation head is mounted to a press which compresses the installation head against the sheet metal panel. This process causes a plunger to drive a pierce nut into engagement with the sheet metal panel for installation. The installation head provides improvements in terms of its compactness, number of components, and ease of servicing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Whitesell of Michigan Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Boyer, John Zak