Patents by Inventor Kevin Andrew Johnston

Kevin Andrew Johnston 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).

  • Punch assemblies and toolless systems thereof for tip retention and release
    Patent number: 11667051
    Abstract: Punch assembly that enable selective securement and release of punch tips to a punch body (or holder) of the assemblies, wherein various retain/release systems can be used with the punch body, specifically relative to triggering mechanisms of such systems and their functioning and use with ancillary components relative to securing and releasing the punch tip, without adversely affecting long-term efficiency and effectiveness of the assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Wilson Tool International Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Morehead, Anthony David Schwartz, Kevin Andrew Johnston
  • PUNCH ASSEMBLIES AND TOOLLESS SYSTEMS THEREOF FOR TIP RETENTION AND RELEASE
    Publication number: 20220088818
    Abstract: Punch assembly that enable selective securement and release of punch tips to a punch body (or holder) of the assemblies, wherein various retain/release systems can be used with the punch body, specifically relative to triggering mechanisms of such systems and their functioning and use with ancillary components relative to securing and releasing the punch tip, without adversely affecting long-term efficiency and effectiveness of the assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: John H. Morehead, Anthony David Schwartz, Kevin Andrew Johnston