Patents by Inventor Donald V. Lyskawa

Donald V. Lyskawa 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).

  • Patent number: 8240343
    Abstract: A jaw assembly for use with a tool for bundling elongated items with a tie strap, the strap having a tail and a tail-receiving head, the tool having a tool body, means for actuating the jaw assembly from an open position to a closed position, and means for introducing the tail of the strap to the jaw assembly, the jaws of the jaw assembly being mounted in a movable manner on the tool body, each jaw providing a guide means for the tie tail, and at least one jaw including means for receiving a tie mount within the jaw, the tie mount including means for receiving a portion of the tie strap tail through it such that a tie tail introduced to the jaw assembly is guided along each jaw and through the tail receiving means of the tie mount to bundle the elongate items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Hellermanntyton Corporation
    Inventors: Edward P. Dyer, Donald V. Lyskawa
  • Publication number: 20090178724
    Abstract: A jaw assembly for use with a tool for bundling elongated items with a tie strap, the strap having a tail and a tail-receiving head, the tool having a tool body, means for actuating the jaw assembly from an open position to a closed position, and means for introducing the tail of the strap to the jaw assembly, the jaws of the jaw assembly being mounted in a movable manner on the tool body, each jaw providing a guide means for the tie tail, and at least one jaw including means for receiving a tie mount within the jaw, the tie mount including means for receiving a portion of the tie strap tail through it such that a tie tail introduced to the jaw assembly is guided along each jaw and through the tail receiving means of the tie mount to bundle the elongate items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Edward P. Dyer, Donald V. Lyskawa
  • Patent number: 7344323
    Abstract: A portable label printing system for printing on a variety of materials is disclosed. A retractable platen roller cooperates with a self-aligning print head in three planes cooperates for proper label printing registration. A display screen allows the user to view precisely what the actual label and associated indicia will look like when printed on a selected label. In addition, the printing system includes an optical sensor positioned to sense data marks on the backside of a label, located on a label supply roll, allowing the printing system to identify the label specifications and make necessary adjustments to affect print quality. Reverse feed of the label supply roll is possible. The label printing system further comprises a communication port for cooperation with various devices, such as online databases and computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: HellermannTyton Corporation
    Inventors: Todd Fries, Edward P. Dyer, Donald V. Lyskawa
  • Patent number: 7040822
    Abstract: A portable label printing system for printing on a variety of materials is disclosed. A retractable platen roller cooperates with a self-aligning print head in three planes cooperates for proper label printing registration. A display screen allows the user to view precisely what the actual label and associated indicia will look like when printed on a selected label. In addition, the printing system includes an optical sensor positioned to sense data marks on the backside of a label, located on a label supply roll, allowing the printing system to identify the label specifications and make necessary adjustments to affect print quality. Reverse feed of the label supply roll is possible. The label printing system further comprises a communication port for cooperation with various devices, such as online databases and computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: HellermannTyton Corporation
    Inventors: Todd Fries, Edward P. Dyer, Donald V. Lyskawa
  • Patent number: 6112499
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a new and efficient apparatus with purpose of transporting individual cable ties to a workpiece area where an individual cable tie is directed to surround and cinch a workpiece within the workpiece area. Further this apparatus has the purpose to sever and dispose of surplus cable tie portions, and carrier strips as well as unwanted workpiece length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: HellermannTyton Corporation
    Inventors: Donald V. Lyskawa, Tamio Morishita