Patents by Inventor Gregory W. Helbling

Gregory W. Helbling 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).

  • Reinforced impact socket
    Patent number: 7841261
    Abstract: The present invention is a lightweight impact socket having an aluminum or other light metal blank having a fastener end and a drive end. A high strength, heat-treated steel alloy insert is inserted into the fastener end of the blank and glued in place to yield a highly effective impact socket. A drive end insert can be inserted into the bore at the drive end to add strength to the drive end of the impact socket. A high strength, heat-treated steel alloy sleeve can be adhered to the outside of the lightweight blank to add further strength to the drive end of the impact socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Wright Tool Company
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Milligan, Terry Taylor, Gregory W. Helbling, Wayne Snyder
  • Reinforced impact socket
    Publication number: 20090064825
    Abstract: The present invention is a lightweight impact socket having an aluminum or other light metal blank having a fastener end and a drive end. A high strength, heat-treated steel alloy insert is inserted into the fastener end of the blank and glued in place to yield a highly effective impact socket. A drive end insert can be inserted into the bore at the drive end to add strength to the drive end of the impact socket. A high strength, heat-treated steel alloy sleeve can be adhered to the outside of the lightweight blank to add further strength to the drive end of the impact socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Wright Tool Company
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Milligan, Terry Taylor, Gregory W. Helbling, Wayne Snyder