Patents by Inventor James Brittain Smallwood

James Brittain Smallwood 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).

  • Rotating dovetail connection for materials testing
    Patent number: 9377385
    Abstract: A rotating dovetail connection is provided in order to attach jaw faces to grips in materials testing. The connection includes a machined tongue on the jaw face and a corresponding groove on the jaw face holder. A ball plunger within the holder serves to center the jaw face and to retain the jaw face in the holder. The jaw faces can be installed an removed without the use of tools or loose parts. The rotating dovetail facilitates a secure connection between the jaw face and the grip while allowing the jaw faces to rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventor: James Brittain Smallwood
  • ROTATING DOVETAIL CONNECTION FOR MATERIALS TESTING
    Publication number: 20160069784
    Abstract: A rotating dovetail connection is provided in order to attach jaw faces to grips in materials testing. The connection includes a machined tongue on the jaw face and a corresponding groove on the jaw face holder. A ball plunger within the holder serves to center the jaw face and to retain the jaw face in the holder. The jaw faces can be installed an removed without the use of tools or loose parts. The rotating dovetail facilitates a secure connection between the jaw face and the grip while allowing the jaw faces to rotate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventor: James Brittain Smallwood
  • Rotating dovetail connection for materials testing
    Publication number: 20090235755
    Abstract: A rotating dovetail connection is provided in order to attach jaw faces to grips in materials testing. The connection includes a machined tongue on the jaw face and a corresponding groove on the jaw face holder. A ball plunger within the holder serves to center the jaw face and to retain the jaw face in the holder. The jaw faces can be installed an removed without the use of tools or loose parts. The rotating dovetail facilitates a secure connection between the jaw face and the grip while allowing the jaw faces to rotate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventor: James Brittain Smallwood