Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Jinkens

Joseph A. Jinkens 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).

  • Rollforming machine
    Patent number: 6604397
    Abstract: A rollforming machine includes an apparatus for adjusting a forming roll for forming components from materials of different thicknesses. The rollforming machine further includes an apparatus structured and arranged for overbending the component being rollformed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Dietrich Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Alfred C. Patty, John M. Pacalo, III, Norman J. Hedman, Larry E. Stimpert, II, Joseph A. Jinkens
  • Rollforming machine and methods
    Publication number: 20030000271
    Abstract: Rollforming machines and methods for adjusting a forming roll for forming components from materials of different thicknesses. The rollforming machines and methods may also provide for overbending the component being rollformed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Alfred C. Patty, John M. Pacalo, Norman J. Hedman, Larry E. Stimpert, Joseph A. Jinkens
  • Protected pin retention device for crawler track assembly
    Patent number: 4995678
    Abstract: An articulated endless track for a mobile machine has a plurality of crawler pads connected in series. Each adjacent pair of pads has spaced apart hinge knuckles engaged in alternating fashion to form a hinge pin chamber. Each chamber contains a hinge pin positioned between a pair of retention elements. Each retention element is secured to its associated encircling hinge knuckle. This arrangement protects the retention elements against abrasion while permitting assembly or disassembly of the track to be accomplished readily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1991
    Assignee: Matsuhita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Joseph A. Jinkens