Patents by Inventor Jonathan I. Andersen

Jonathan I. Andersen 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: 20230373075
    Abstract: An insulated tool gaiter with a non-conducting quick connect/disconnect coupling that can be coupled to a handle of a composite handled insulating tool. This allows a quick disconnect and reconnect to a number of different tools fitted with a corresponding coupling. The gaiter can be used in combination with insulating style tools to protect the technician. The insulated gaiter can be coupled to the tool at one end, and encapsulate or envelope the technician's hand, and is removably fixed at the other end with a cuff around the technician's forearm. The gaiter insulates the technician from arcing dangers while allowing the technician's hand to interface directly with the handle of the tool, allowing better control and grip that can otherwise be compromised when a technician is wearing thick, cumbersome insulating gloves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventor: Jonathan I. Andersen
  • Patent number: 11752611
    Abstract: A dead blow slide hammer body with a through bore that receives and slides on a shaft. The hammer body includes one-or-more internal longitudinal cavities, lateral to the through bore, filled with a dampening material. When the hammer body sliding on the shaft strikes a slide stop, the dampening material creates a “dead blow” effect, increasing the duration of impact, while insulating a user from the shock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Inventors: Allen M. Hutchison, Benjamin T. Schulz, Jonathan I. Andersen, Marco E. DeVecchis
  • Publication number: 20230141899
    Abstract: A hammer head with an internal cavity including weights that are sized to restrict the weights from escaping from a crack in the hammer or are easily collected and accounted for should the hammer separate to ensure foreign objects and debris do not contaminate sensitive work spaces. The weights are shaped to allow the weights to longitudinally move in the internal cavity. The weights may take the form of a number of different shapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Scott A. Bendorf, Jonathan I. Andersen
  • Patent number: 11642768
    Abstract: A hammer head with an internal cavity including weights that are sized to restrict the weights from escaping from a crack in the hammer or are easily collected and accounted for should the hammer separate to ensure foreign objects and debris do not contaminate sensitive work spaces. The weights are shaped to allow the weights to longitudinally move in the internal cavity. The weights may take the form of a number of different shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Scott A. Bendorf, Jonathan I. Andersen
  • Patent number: 11607782
    Abstract: An adapter for a bearing race and seal driver tool that allows the tool to be used in hard to reach applications. The adapter connects to a driver and a handle at a non-zero angle, for example a right angle, to allow the adapter to be struck at a face of the adapter rather than the handle to be struck at an end of the handle. A pocket is included at one or more connection points between the adapter and the handle or driver to resist rotational movement of the handle or driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Allen M. Hutchison, William J. Powell, Jonathan I. Andersen
  • Patent number: 11584625
    Abstract: The present invention relates broadly to a floor jack and a multi-component trunnion assembly that transfers motion of a power unit to the lifting arm of the jack. The end block may include one or more trunnions that are coupled to the block. The trunnions may engage and be coupled to one or more connection plates coupled to the lifting arm of the jack. A hydraulic power unit, including at least one piston may be coupled to the trunnion block for lifting the lifting arm of the jack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Schulz, Jonathan I. Andersen, James T. Rettler
  • Publication number: 20220258318
    Abstract: A dead blow slide hammer body with a through bore that receives and slides on a shaft. The hammer body includes one-or-more internal longitudinal cavities, lateral to the through bore, filled with a dampening material. When the hammer body sliding on the shaft strikes a slide stop, the dampening material creates a “dead blow” effect, increasing the duration of impact, while insulating a user from the shock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Allen M. Hutchison, Benjamin T. Schulz, Jonathan I. Andersen, Marco E. DeVecchis
  • Patent number: 11318590
    Abstract: A tool extension adapted to couple to a drive lug of a driver and a tool that allows the tool to reach hard to reach places without room for a coupling. The tool extension voids the need for a larger diameter coupling by including a female recess in an end of the tool extension that receives the bit into the shaft itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Preston T. Gaines, Jonathan I. Andersen
  • Patent number: 11286140
    Abstract: A floor jack locking assembly is presented. The locking assembly may include a locking pin used to mechanically lock out the jack at a specified lift height. The locking assembly may avoid the hydraulic lift cylinder being the only stabilizing component of the jack when supporting a significant load. The locking pin may be coupled to lifting link arms, avoiding the need to have the locking pin inserted into or through the lifting arm of the jack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Jonathan I. Andersen, James T. Rettler, Benjamin T. Schulz
  • Patent number: 11254552
    Abstract: A lift arm of a floor jack is composed of a number of components made from metal bar stock. The lift arm is adapted to transfer power and motion from a power unit to a saddle, which is adapted to be placed at a lift point of the vehicle, thereby applying pressure to the lift point and raising the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Daniel M. Eggert, Christopher D. Thompson, Jonathan I. Andersen
  • Publication number: 20220016752
    Abstract: A hammer head with an internal cavity including weights that are sized to restrict the weights from escaping from a crack in the hammer or are easily collected and accounted for should the hammer separate to ensure foreign objects and debris do not contaminate sensitive work spaces. The weights are shaped to allow the weights to longitudinally move in the internal cavity. The weights may take the form of a number of different shapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Scott A. Bendorf, Jonathan I. Andersen
  • Patent number: 11111119
    Abstract: A hydraulic power unit for a floor jack that includes an internally-adjustable relief valve that is inaccessible to an operator without removing the power unit from the jack assembly and disassembling the power unit. By placing the relief valve inside of the hydraulic assembly, hidden from operators, the relief valve is less likely to be accidently adjusted when using or servicing the jack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Jonathan I. Andersen, Benjamin T. Schulz, Daniel M. Eggert
  • Publication number: 20210188608
    Abstract: A lift arm of a floor jack is composed of a number of components made from metal bar stock. The lift arm is adapted to transfer power and motion from a power unit to a saddle, which is adapted to be placed at a lift point of the vehicle, thereby applying pressure to the lift point and raising the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Daniel M. Eggert, Christopher D. Thompson, Jonathan I. Andersen
  • Patent number: 10919139
    Abstract: Handles and other accessories for a remote or extension wrench that assists the user better control and maneuver the remote wrench relative to a work piece. For example, the remote wrench housing can include a handle that is coupled to the remote wrench. The handle can also be rotatable relative to the remote wrench and positionable at a desired angle of rotation for improved maneuverability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Jonathan I. Andersen, Anup A. Gupte
  • Publication number: 20210016421
    Abstract: A tool extension adapted to couple to a drive lug of a driver and a tool that allows the tool to reach hard to reach places without room for a coupling. The tool extension voids the need for a larger diameter coupling by including a female recess in an end of the tool extension that receives the bit into the shaft itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Preston T. Gaines, Jonathan I. Andersen
  • Publication number: 20200391359
    Abstract: An adapter for a bearing race and seal driver tool that allows the tool to be used in hard to reach applications. The adapter connects to a driver and a handle at a non-zero angle, for example a right angle, to allow the adapter to be struck at a face of the adapter rather than the handle to be struck at an end of the handle. A pocket is included at one or more connection points between the adapter and the handle or driver to resist rotational movement of the handle or driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Allen M. Hutchison, William J. Powell, Jonathan I. Andersen
  • Patent number: D933928
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Jonathan I. Andersen, James T. Rettler, Benjamin T. Schulz
  • Patent number: D940988
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Jonathan I. Andersen, James T. Rettler, Benjamin T. Schulz
  • Patent number: D952284
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Jonathan I. Andersen, James T. Rettler, Benjamin T. Schulz
  • Patent number: D973994
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Jonathan I. Andersen, James T. Rettler, Benjamin T. Schulz