Patents by Inventor John Wilker

John Wilker 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).

  • Publication number: 20140101908
    Abstract: The invention provides a pulling head, a jaw gripping assembly, and an adjustment assembly. The pulling head has a frame having first and second ends with the first end being configured to receive a stem of a fastener therein. The jaw gripping assembly is generally positioned within the frame. The adjustment assembly is operatively associated with at least one of the frame and the jaw gripping assembly. Manipulation of the adjustment assembly in a first manner moves the jaw gripping assembly closer to the first end of the frame in order to minimize an amount of jaw grip force generated by the jaw gripping assembly, while manipulation of the adjustment assembly in a second manner moves the jaw gripping assembly distal to the first end of the frame in order to maximize an amount of jaw grip force generated by the jaw gripping assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: SPS Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Cristinel Cobzaru, John Wilker
  • Patent number: 8615860
    Abstract: The invention provides a system configured to adjust a jaw gripping force of a pulling head. A locking nut is threadedly attached to the pulling head and defines an aperture which extends therethrough. A frame adaptor is at least partially positioned within the aperture of the locking nut. The frame adaptor further receives a portion of the pulling head and a piston of a power tool within an aperture thereof, with the portion and the piston engaging one another within the aperture of the frame adaptor. The portion of the pulling head is operatively associated with a jaw of the pulling head. An adjustment nut is threadedly attached to the frame adaptor. Rotation of the adjustment nut, with the locking nut in an unlocked position, causes the jaw gripping force of the pulling head to either be strengthened or weakened, depending on the direction of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: SPS Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Cristinel Cobzaru, John Wilker
  • Publication number: 20130152354
    Abstract: The invention provides a system configured to adjust a jaw gripping force of a pulling head. A locking nut is threadedly attached to the pulling head and defines an aperture which extends therethrough. A frame adaptor is at least partially positioned within the aperture of the locking nut. The frame adaptor further receives a portion of the pulling head and a piston of a power tool within an aperture thereof, with the portion and the piston engaging one another within the aperture of the frame adaptor. The portion of the pulling head is operatively associated with a jaw of the pulling head. An adjustment nut is threadedly attached to the frame adaptor. Rotation of the adjustment nut, with the locking nut in an unlocked position, causes the jaw gripping force of the pulling head to either be strengthened or weakened, depending on the direction of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: SPS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Cristinel Cobzaru, John Wilker
  • Patent number: 7467451
    Abstract: A pulling head that can be used with a wide range of fasteners and power tools having different stroke lengths and/or power ratings. The pulling head has a set of internal jaws which has serrations that are configured to grip a wide range of fastener types and sizes. The effective stroke of the pulling head is determined by the power tool to which it is engaged, rather than by the structure and design of the pulling head. The pulling head preferably has two jaws and a jaw follower with a leading surface which provides two beveled surfaces. As a result, the trailing surface of the jaws need not be conical, thereby providing that the jaws need not be machined after they are cast, thereby providing a very low cost manufacturing solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: SPS Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Cristinel Ovidiu Cobzaru, John Wilker
  • Publication number: 20070169327
    Abstract: A pulling head that can be used with a wide range of fasteners and power tools having different stroke lengths and/or power ratings. The pulling head has a set of internal jaws which has serrations that are configured to grip a wide range of fastener types and sizes. The effective stroke of the pulling head is determined by the power tool to which it is engaged, rather than by the structure and design of the pulling head. The pulling head preferably has two jaws and a jaw follower with a leading surface which provides two beveled surfaces. As a result, the trailing surface of the jaws need not be conical, thereby providing that the jaws need not be machined after they are cast, thereby providing a very low cost manufacturing solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: ACUMENT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES LLC
    Inventors: Cristinel Ovidiu Cobzaru, John Wilker
  • Publication number: 20050275548
    Abstract: A medical gas alarm system for use in a healthcare facility having a medical gas system and having a network of computer devices is provided. The alarm system includes at least one area alarm controller adapted to receive a first signal indicative of a condition of a first portion of the medical gas system. The area alarm controller is adapted to communicate with the network. The alarm system also includes at least one master alarm controller adapted to receive a second signal indicative of a condition of a second portion of the medical gas system. The master alarm controller is adapted to communicate with the network. The area alarm controller is adapted to communicate with the master alarm controller through the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: Joseph Abel, William Bohlinger, Stanton Breitlow, Edward Catton, Thomas Dubisar, James Hentges, Richard Hoffman, William Kaht, Nick LaBare, Robert Moran, Thomas Pfingsten, Phillip Plyler, John Sharer, John Wilker, Dale Wolfe