Patents by Inventor Paul Bierwith

Paul Bierwith 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).

  • Reliable connection system and assemblies and methods for using the reliable connections
    Patent number: 9689146
    Abstract: A securing apparatus including a first and second component. The first component has an opening extending along an axis. The elongated member has a piston hole penetrating the first component and aligned with the opening. A piston is located within the piston hole, and is complimentary shaped to sit within the piston. A pressure member is located within the opening, and an activator is configured to coordinate with and extend into the opening. The activator applies a force to the pressure member and distorts the pressure member. The second component, which compliments and mates with the first component, has an engaging surface that coordinates with an end of the piston. The force applied to the pressure member causes the pressure member to distort and apply pressure to the piston to extend the piston outward to interact with the engaging surface of the second component to restrain the second component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Inventors: Paul Bierwith, Robert Katsma
  • RELIABLE CONNECTION SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR USING THE RELIABLE CONNECTIONS
    Publication number: 20160053466
    Abstract: A securing apparatus including a first and second component. The first component has an opening extending along an axis. The elongated member has a piston hole penetrating the first component and aligned with the opening. A piston is located within the piston hole, and is complimentary shaped to sit within the piston. A pressure member is located within the opening, and an activator is configured to coordinate with and extend into the opening. The activator applies a force to the pressure member and distorts the pressure member. The second component, which compliments and mates with the first component, has an engaging surface that coordinates with an end of the piston. The force applied to the pressure member causes the pressure member to distort and apply pressure to the piston to extend the piston outward to interact with the engaging surface of the second component to restrain the second component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Bierwith, Robert Katsma
  • Reliable connection system and assemblies and methods for using the reliable connections
    Patent number: 9187881
    Abstract: A securing apparatus including a first and second component. The first component has an opening extending along an axis. The elongated member has a piston hole penetrating the first component and aligned with the opening. A piston is located within the piston hole, and is complimentary shaped to sit within the piston. A pressure member is located within the opening, and an activator is configured to coordinate with and extend into the opening. The activator applies a force to the pressure member and distorts the pressure member. The second component, which compliments and mates with the first component, has an engaging surface that coordinates with an end of the piston. The force applied to the pressure member causes the pressure member to distort and apply pressure to the piston to extend the piston outward to interact with the engaging surface of the second component to restrain the second component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Inventors: Paul Bierwith, Robert Katsma
  • RELIABLE CONNECTION SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR USING THE RELIABLE CONNECTIONS
    Publication number: 20150082671
    Abstract: A securing apparatus including a first and second component. The first component has an opening extending along an axis. The elongated member has a piston hole penetrating the first component and aligned with the opening. A piston is located within the piston hole, and is complimentary shaped to sit within the piston. A pressure member is located within the opening, and an activator is configured to coordinate with and extend into the opening. The activator applies a force to the pressure member and distorts the pressure member. The second component, which compliments and mates with the first component, has an engaging surface that coordinates with an end of the piston. The force applied to the pressure member causes the pressure member to distort and apply pressure to the piston to extend the piston outward to interact with the engaging surface of the second component to restrain the second component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: Berkeley Forge & Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Bierwith, Robert Katsma