Patents by Inventor Elliott Greenfield
Elliott Greenfield 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).
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Publication number: 20230128910Abstract: A suspension loop clamp consisting of a blind rivet nut, a metal strip, and a fastener. The blind rivet nut is inserted into the flat strip through a circular hole in the strip. The blind rivet is then plastically deformed by compression axially applied to both ends of the blind rivet nut from an unset condition to a set condition forming a radially outwardly protruding bulge, which serves to bind the blind rivet nut element to the strip. The blind rivet nut bulge and the loop clamp it is attached to are then additionally dented and thus deformed in a radial pattern so as to be zigzag in shape when viewed through a cross section. This stiffens the protruding bulge so as to restrict the blind rivet nut from reverting back to its original shape when a tensile load is applied opposite to the flange of the rivet nut. The strip of sheet metal is then formed longitudinally into a loop clamp which has bends with holes, at each end, through which a fastener is inserted to clamp the loop around a conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2021Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventor: ELLIOTT GREENFIELD
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Patent number: 11619327Abstract: A suspension loop clamp consisting of a blind rivet nut, a metal strip, and a fastener. The blind rivet nut is inserted into the flat strip through a circular hole in the strip. The blind rivet is then plastically deformed by compression axially applied to both ends of the blind rivet nut from an unset condition to a set condition forming a radially outwardly protruding bulge, which serves to bind the blind rivet nut element to the strip. The blind rivet nut bulge and the loop clamp it is attached to are then additionally dented and thus deformed in a radial pattern so as to be zigzag in shape when viewed through a cross section. This stiffens the protruding bulge so as to restrict the blind rivet nut from reverting back to its original shape when a tensile load is applied opposite to the flange of the rivet nut. The strip of sheet metal is then formed longitudinally into a loop clamp which has bends with holes, at each end, through which a fastener is inserted to clamp the loop around a conduit.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Inventor: Elliott Greenfield
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Publication number: 20210254650Abstract: A pipe or tube hanger consisting of a loop clamp combined with a blind rivet fastener which has the joint deformed to stiffen the blind rivet so it may be used as a tension member in the application. This will replace cast iron parts which have been typically used for this application. See FIG. 1. Because of air pollution many small cast iron foundries no longer operate in the United States. This novel methodology also eliminates weld joining of the two parts which requires post plating to restore cladding or galvanizing or post painting of the parts. Using this mechanical joint enables the use of pre-painted or galvanized material and allows fully finished parts to exit the automated fabricating process and go directly into shipping containers dramatically reducing handling and reducing the customers costs and making domestic manufacturing of the product competitively possible.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2020Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventor: ELLIOTT GREENFIELD
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Patent number: 8882056Abstract: A pipe hanger clamp, formed by bending a flat section of metal bar or plate, has two vertical side members which have been cut so their side view is a āCā shape. The lower arms of these two side members are joined by a horizontally extended end wall, about which the side members are bent. Holes in the end wall receive a mounting set screw into a captured nut and another nut to hold a pipe hanger rod for supporting a pipe. An overhead support is clamped between the set screw and the upper arms of the C-shaped side members, such that the load applied to the rod is generally edgewise to the plate thickness, and does not provide an unbending force on the clamp.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Greenfield Mfg. Co. Inc.Inventor: Elliott Greenfield
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Publication number: 20130214098Abstract: A pipe hanger clamp, formed by bending a flat section of metal bar or plate, has two vertical side members which have been cut so their side view is a āCā shape. The lower arms of these two side members are joined by a horizontally extended end wall, about which the side members are bent. Holes in the end wall receive a mounting set screw into a captured nut and another nut to hold a pipe hanger rod for supporting a pipe. An overhead support is clamped between the set screw and the upper arms of the C-shaped side members, such that the load applied to the rod is generally edgewise to the plate thickness, and does not provide an unbending force on the clamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: GREENFIELD MFG CO INCInventor: ELLIOTT GREENFIELD
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Publication number: 20130206927Abstract: A mounting assembly utilizing a shaped plate for connection to a threaded rod. A method of creating cuts to clamp about a second internally threaded plate and then deforming those cuts to provide secure fixation of the threaded plate in the first member to permanently hold and prevent movement of the internally threaded plate forming an assembly. The shaped plate having holes within it for mounting the assembly on a flat surface using suitable fasteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: GREENFIELD MFG CO INCInventor: ELLIOTT GREENFIELD
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Publication number: 20130126681Abstract: A mounting member for a ceiling or beam utilizes a barrel nut for connection with a hanger rod of a pipe hanging support. A technique of creating a riveted joint with a keyed hole to join the barrel nut and then deforming that portion of the rivet into the key way to provide secure fixation of the nut in the member to prevent rotation of the nut when the hanger rod is turned.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: GREENFIELD MFG CO INCInventor: ELLIOTT GREENFIELD
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Publication number: 20120263553Abstract: The present invention relates to a captive wedge acting fastening device with a female thread and method for inserting said device into a hole in masonry, concrete, stone, or other aggregate materials while it is attached to a fastener or hanger without rotating said hanger or fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: GREENFIELD MFG CO INCInventor: ELLIOTT GREENFIELD
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Publication number: 20080256494Abstract: A simple user interface for touchless control of electrically operated equipment. Unlike other systems which depend on distance to the sensor or sensor selection this system depends on hand and or finger motions, a hand wave in a certain direction, or a flick of the hand in one area, or holding the hand in one area or pointing with one finger for example. The device is based on optical pattern recognition using a solid state optical matrix sensor with a lens to detect hand motions. This sensor is then connected to a digital image processor, which interprets the patterns of motion and outputs the results as signals to control fixtures, appliances, machinery, or any device controllable through electrical signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: GREENFIELD MFG CO INCInventor: ELLIOTT GREENFIELD
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Patent number: 6152412Abstract: A pipe hanger has a tubular section which is split axially so that the tubular section can be opened and fit around a pipe. Two partially overlapping tabs extend from the tubular section. When the tabs are urged together, holes in the tabs become aligned, and permit a single fastener to secure the tabs together, and to affix the hanger to a support structure. The hanger therefore requires only a single fastener. The fastener is preferably supplied with the hanger, and is held by friction in one of the holes in the tabs, or in a tubular chamber extending from one of the tabs. The shape of the tubular section facilitates manual closing of the tubular section around the pipe. The hanger is very easy to install, even when the hanger is located in an inconvenient position.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1998Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: Greenfield Mfg. Co., Inc.Inventors: Stanley Basickes, Elliott Greenfield