Patents by Inventor Stephen E. RICHEY

Stephen E. RICHEY 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).

  • Pressure airlock
    Patent number: 11293565
    Abstract: A pressure airlock for an inflator or a gauge for use with a valve stem having exterior threads and a valve core, the pressure airlock including a conduit in fluid communication with the inflator or the gauge. A tip extends from the conduit and includes a bore. A core depressor is positioned within the bore and an inner shoulder surrounds the core depressor. An outer shoulder extends from the inner shoulder and extends beyond the core depressor. A seal is positioned on the inner shoulder and the outer shoulder and extends within the tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Stephen E. Richey, Carey C. Costle, Grant P. Ojeda
  • PRESSURE AIRLOCK
    Publication number: 20200141516
    Abstract: A pressure airlock for an inflator or a gauge for use with a valve stem having exterior threads and a valve core, the pressure airlock including a conduit in fluid communication with the inflator or the gauge. A tip extends from the conduit and includes a bore. A core depressor is positioned within the bore and an inner shoulder surrounds the core depressor. An outer shoulder extends from the inner shoulder and extends beyond the core depressor. A is seal positioned on the inner shoulder and the outer shoulder and extends within the tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Stephen E. RICHEY, Carey C. COSTLE, Grant P. OJEDA
  • VACUUM TIRE INFLATOR
    Publication number: 20190387936
    Abstract: An integrated vacuum and inflator device includes a housing, a first hose wrapped around the housing and a second hose wrapped around the housing. A first motor is included within the housing that provides a vacuum and is connectable with respect to the first hose. A second motor is also included within the housing and provides inflation and is connectable with respect to the second hose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Stephen E. RICHEY, Carey C. COSTLE, Chad ELLMAN
  • Tire inflator
    Patent number: D881945
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Stephen E. Richey, Carey C. Costle, Chad Ellman
  • Tire inflator
    Patent number: D881946
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Stephen E. Richey, Carey C. Costle, Chad Ellman