Patents by Inventor Samuel J. Gerrits

Samuel J. Gerrits 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).

  • SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING A DEEP DRAWN CUP
    Publication number: 20230182192
    Abstract: An apparatus for forming a deep drawn cup can include a double die that is adapted to form a cup shape and iron a wall thickness of the drawn cup in a single operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventor: Samuel J. Gerrits
  • Stamped steel detectable warning tile and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 10920378
    Abstract: A stamped steel detectable warning tile and method of forming such includes preforming structures in the tile and subsequently coining the structures to form tactile portions to provide satisfactory end results. Further, the tactile portions can be formed in a staggered fashion along a press to distribute tonnage and extend the lifespan of the press, as well as control a curvature of the tile due to the press operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: TUF-TITE, INC.
    Inventors: Theodore W. Meyers, Samuel J. Gerrits, John Fairbanks, Mike Boyden, Craig Stefan, Michael C. Ruediger, Phillip Legreid, Derek Macdonald
  • Stamped Steel Detectable Warning Tile and Method of Manufacture
    Publication number: 20190226158
    Abstract: A stamped steel detectable warning tile and method of forming such is described that includes preforming structures in the tile and subsequently coining the structures to form tactile portions to provide satisfactory end results. Further, the tactile portions can be formed in a staggered fashion along a press to distribute tonnage and extend the lifespan of the press, as well as control a curvature of the tile due to the press operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Theodore W. Meyers, Samuel J. Gerrits, John Fairbanks, Mike Boyden, Craig Stefan, Michael C. Ruediger, Phillip Legreid, Derek MacDonald
  • Snow thrower impeller
    Patent number: 9279222
    Abstract: A snow thrower impeller includes a layer of material comprising blade support walls and blades extending from the blade support walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Briggs & Stratton Corporation
    Inventors: Samuel J. Gerrits, Daniel L. Steinike, James W. Mast
  • Snow thrower impeller
    Patent number: 8402680
    Abstract: A snow thrower impeller includes a layer of material comprising a blade support wall and blades extending from the blade support wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Briggs & Stratton Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel L. Steinike, James W. Mast, Samuel J. Gerrits
  • SNOW THROWER IMPELLER
    Publication number: 20120180346
    Abstract: A snow thrower impeller includes a layer of material comprising blade support walls and blades extending from the blade support walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: Briggs & Stratton Corporation
    Inventors: Samuel J. Gerrits, Daniel L. Steinike, James W. Mast
  • SNOW THROWER IMPELLER
    Publication number: 20120102789
    Abstract: A snow thrower impeller includes a layer of material comprising a blade support wall and blades extending from the blade support wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Briggs & Stratton Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel L. Steinike, James W. Mast, Samuel J. Gerrits