Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Dellach

Jeffrey Dellach 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).

  • Structure for isolating mounting and clamping forces of a power clamp
    Patent number: 6880816
    Abstract: An apparatus for absorbing the mounting and clamping forces of a linkage assembly of a power clamp. An enclosed bilateral housing of a power clamp is provided, wherein a linear actuator is connected to the housing and provides a piston rod extending into the housing. A linkage assembly is connected to the piston rod and disposed within the housing for converting the linear motion of the piston rod into rotary motion of a clamp arm. A high strength plate and beam structure is disposed within the housing and connected to the linkage assembly for absorbing the mounting and clamping forces generated by the linkage assembly. By absorbing the mounting and clamping forces of the linkage assembly, the high strength plate and beam structure allows the housing to be fabricated from a lightweight, inexpensive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Norgren Automotive, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Wheeler, Jeffrey Dellach, Wayne Morroney