Patents Assigned to Engineered Products
  • Protective cover retention assembly
    Patent number: 8746301
    Abstract: A disclosed protective cover assembly includes features that maintain a suction cup in a desired orientation such that a release tab remains accessible and includes features that aid in positioning and that prevent errant premature release. The disclosed protective panel assembly includes an improved suction cup that provides for limited contact during positioning of the panel. Further, the assembly includes the clip that holds the suction cup in place while also protecting the release tab. The protective cover includes pad and cushion that pulls on the button of the suction cup to generate a vacuum within a desired range that does not affect the surface finish while generating a sufficient holding force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Specialized Engineered Products LLC
    Inventor: Kevin James Barnes
  • Apparatus and method of improving air quality using photocatalytic oxidation
    Patent number: 8703049
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for purifying and heating air using photocatalytic oxidation. The apparatus includes a housing, a heater, and a photocatalytic oxidation unit disposed within the housing. The housing defines a flow path for air to move through the apparatus such that air from the environment is drawn into the apparatus and passes over the photocatalytic oxidation unit. A pollutant in the air from the environment adsorbs to a surface of the photocatalytic material coating the plates, and the surface of the photocatalytic material is exposed to ultraviolet light generated by the ultraviolet light source. The energy of the ultraviolet light activates the photocatalytic material, which then breaks down the pollutant leaving non-toxic components and purified air. The air then passes over the heater and back into the environment. A fan is also included to move air through the flow path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Marley Engineered Products LLC
    Inventors: Frank Lockhart, Timothy Matt, Joseph DeAngelis, Dennis Neibrook
  • Airbag clamp
    Patent number: 8683658
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for utilizing an airbag clamp for securing an airbag onto an inflating tube of an airbag system. An embodiment of the present invention includes a body, a first engaging portion, and a second engaging portion. The body may be capable of surrounding the device, wherein the body may include a first end and a second end that are capable of moving towards each other. The first engaging portion may be located at a first end, wherein the first engaging portion may include at least one plate. The second engaging portion may be located at the second end, wherein the second engaging portion may include at least one plate. The engaging portions may be capable of being fitted together and the plates may be capable of being fastened together to secure the clamp around the material and device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Tinnerman Palnut Engineered Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Richard Danby, Todd Hemingway, Peter Murphy
  • Deck clip
    Patent number: 8672600
    Abstract: The present invention provides a clip having a general T-shape. The clip may be mounted to a deck board structure for engagement with a joist. The clip may include a base for mounting to a structure, such as a deck board, and barbs located on the base. The clip may also include a pair of supporting arms having clamping tabs with barbs. The barbs of the base and the clamping tabs may grip onto a joist. The clip may also include an aperture that is capable of connecting the base to the deck board. Once assembled with the deck board and joist, the clip may remain completely hidden from view after deck completion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Tinnerman Palnut Engineered Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Reznar, Robert Dziadula, Robert Taylor, Jr.
  • ENVELOPE ELEMENT FOR A PIPELINE, MOLD FOR MANUFACTURE THEREOF, AND METHOD FOR COVERING A PIPELINE
    Publication number: 20130330131
    Abstract: A plastic envelope element (1) for an underwater pipeline comprises at least one spring portion (5, 6) manufactured integrally with the envelope element. The envelope element is modular in circumferential direction of the pipeline. The spring portion is at least formed by a wall portion of the envelope element in the relaxed condition projecting on the inner side (3) of the envelope element. In its tensioned condition, the spring portion does not project, or projects to a lesser extent than in the relaxed condition, on the inner side of the envelope element, such that in its fitted condition the spring portion presses under its spring force against the pipeline. The projecting wall portion extends bridgingly between two mutually parallel and mutually spaced hinge edges of the projecting wall portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: LANKHORST ENGINEERED PRODUCTS B.V.
    Inventor: Karst Meijer
  • TUBE OR PIPE CLAMP WITH A FORCE MEASUREMENT DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130263674
    Abstract: A tube or pipe clamp incorporates a clamping force measurement device. A support body is disposable around a threaded bolt of a locking assembly of the tube or pipe clamp. At least one spring element is held by the support body, a compression member being disposed in operative contact with the spring element for compressing the same in a clamp tightening operation. A scale is provided on one of the support body and the compression member for indicating a degree of compression of the spring element and concomitantly a magnitude of compressive force exerted by the compression member and the bolt on the tube or pipe clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: ENGINEERED PRODUCT SUPPLY, LLC, d/b/a/ EPS
    Inventors: Kevin McKiernan, Ted M. Hinds, Daniel J. Mathien
  • Tube or Pipe Clamp
    Publication number: 20130249212
    Abstract: A tube or pipe clamp has two clamp members that are pivotably connected to one another at respective hinge-forming ends thereof. The tube or pipe clamp has a locking device that includes a shaft and a locking element operatively attached to the shaft, the shaft being pivotably attached to one of the clamp members. The other clamp member has a pair of prongs defining a slot for receiving the shaft of the locking device, the locking element being engageable with the prongs to lock the clamp members to one another at ends thereof opposite the hinge-forming ends. The prongs each have at least one projection on a side facing away from the one clamp member. Each of the projections is disposed proximate the free end of the respective prong.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: ENGINEERED PRODUCT SUPPLY, LLC, d//b/a EPS
    Inventor: Kevin McKiernan
  • Self-serve kiosk with rotatable container carousel
    Patent number: 8469228
    Abstract: A dispenser of containers. A carousel is rotatably mounted to a main frame about a vertical axis of rotation and has a plurality of container compartments arranged around the axis and along the length of the axis. A driver mounted to the main frame rotates the carousel around the axis in a single direction and a lock limits rotation of the carousel in any direction when engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: SLEEGERS Engineered Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph L. Adams
  • Locked base trim clip
    Patent number: 8458862
    Abstract: A locked base trim clip is described. The trim clip may secure two or more components together, such as a blade and a panel. The trim clip may include an outer frame having a top portion and a base portion. The base portion may be capable of engagement with a first component. The trim clip may include at least one tongue that may extend outward from the top portion and may engage with a second component. The trim clip may include at least one tab extending outward from the base portion that may engage the first component. The trim clip may include at least one locking feature that may include an inner U-portion and an outer U-portion. The locking feature may increase the ratio of insertion to retention within the second component to be greater than 1:2 or 1:3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Tinnerman Palnut Engineered Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Reznar
  • Transformer coil assembly
    Patent number: 8456266
    Abstract: A vacuum cast or “solid” transformer coil assembly and a method of manufacturing thereof are provided. A solid transformer coil assembly, according to an embodiment of the invention, includes a dielectric substrate, the coil windings provided around the substrate, and an epoxy compound encapsulating the substrate and the coil windings. The substrate is provided with raised “buttons” comprising the same epoxy material as the epoxy compound used for encapsulation. The buttons maintain a specific distance between the coil and the dielectric substrate. The buttons are arranged such that they support the windings and allow the encapsulating epoxy to flow around them flooding the entire mold without entrapping air or creating voids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Engineered Products of Virginia, LLC
    Inventor: Curtis Frye
  • PASS THROUGH DEVICE FOR NON-CONTACT VOLTAGE DETECTORS
    Publication number: 20130127440
    Abstract: A device for allowing an electrical worker to use a non-contact voltage detector to check for the presence or absence of voltage inside a closed electrical panel is provided. The device includes an assembly having a front side and an opposite back side, a plurality of posts extending outwardly from the back side of and configured to hold wires in a fixed position within the closed electrical panel, and a plurality of indentations in the front side which form protrusions on the back side and are positioned to allow for positioning the non-contact voltage detector proximate the wires for testing with the non-contact voltage detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: GRACE ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Philip Brown Allen, JR.
  • Plastic hinged trim clip
    Patent number: 8424170
    Abstract: A plastic hinged trim clip is described. The trim clip may secure two or more components together. The trim clip may include a body and a locking feature. The body may include a first end and a second end located on either side of a fold area. The locking feature may include a first hook located on the first end, and a second hook and first opening located on the second end. The first hook may engage with the second hook and the first opening. The locking feature may engage around one of the components. Each end may include an insertion portion to engage with another component. The locking feature may also include a third hook and a second opening that may engage with one another. The locking feature may increase the ratio of insertion to retention within the components to be greater than 1:2 or 1:3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Tinnerman Palnut Engineered Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Reznar, Jeff Cornell
  • LOW PROFILE JACK
    Publication number: 20130075678
    Abstract: A jack assembly includes a dual threaded screw with a right-hand-threaded section and a left-hand-threaded section. A first drive member mates with the right-hand-threaded section, and a second drive member mates with the left-hand-threaded section. The drive members drive an extendible platform that moves to an extended position when the screw is moved in a first direction, or a retracted position when the screw is moved in a second, opposite direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: QUANTUM ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Quantum Engineered Products, Inc.
  • NON-CONTACT VOLTAGE DETECTOR
    Publication number: 20120098522
    Abstract: A non-contact voltage detection panel mount assembly is provided. The assembly includes a base to mount to an electrical enclosure, the base including of four voltage portals, a test point and a test voltage generator circuit used to test a pen. The pen is operatively connected to the base and includes an electrical charge storage device, a charge indicator operatively connected to the electrical charge storage device to indicate a presence of a charge within the electrical charge storage device, and a voltage present indicator to indicate presence of a voltage. The pen has a first position for lock-out-tag-out to monitor and test for voltage in any one of the four voltage portals and a second position to determine presence of voltage in the test point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: GRACE ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Philip Brown Allen, JR.
  • Steam generator nozzle dam and method for installing and removing steam generator nozzle dam
    Patent number: 8019038
    Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus for watertight sealing of a steam generator nozzle and methods for installing the apparatus. The apparatus comprises a nozzle dam, a nozzle dam attachment ring, and a seal. The attachment ring is provided in an interior of the nozzle and has a plurality of retaining tabs and a nozzle dam landing. The nozzle dam is adapted for insertion into the attachment ring and abutment against the nozzle dam landing. The nozzle dam has a plurality of radial protrusions adapted to interlock with the retaining tabs for fixing the nozzle dam in the attachment ring upon rotation of the nozzle dam in the attachment ring. The seal covers at least one side of the nozzle dam for effecting a seal between the nozzle dam and the attachment ring. The present invention also provides methods and apparatus for the pressurization and control of nozzle dam seals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Advanced Engineered Products Incorporated
    Inventors: Cliff Evans, Mark W. Dalton
  • Voltage indicator test mechanism
    Patent number: 8013613
    Abstract: An electrical safety monitor includes line inputs for an L1, an L2, an L3, and a GND three-phase connections, a line monitoring circuit having a plurality of light indicators and configured to produce light if voltage exists between any two of the line inputs to thereby indicate presence of voltage to a user, and a current generating circuit electrically connected to the line monitoring circuit and adapted to generate a test current to the line inputs to transition the device from dead to live thereby allowing the user to discern between a failure state of the line monitoring circuit and an off state of the line monitoring circuit. The current inducing circuit can include a magnet which induces the test current, stored energy, a photocell, an electroactive material or other means for generating the test current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Grace Engineered Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Philip Brown Allen, Jr.
  • Composite profile provided with a support body made of a light metal material and a profiled strip and a method for producing said profile
    Patent number: 7954611
    Abstract: A composite profile comprising a carrier profile made of a light metal material and a profiled strip which is made of a harder material and covers the top surface of the carrier profile. An insertable bar is added to the profiled strip on each longitudinal side in a position parallel to the direction thereof and is inserted into a lateral slot embodied therein. The insertable bar is firmly connected to the profiled strip thereof by a weld seam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Engineered Products Switzerland AG (Ltd.)
    Inventors: Diethelm Woempner, Timo Netzel
  • Table
    Patent number: D639572
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Biofit Engineered Products
    Inventor: James W. Frobose
  • Double washer pull plug
    Patent number: D655998
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Engineered Products and Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Malone, Kissak Sarajian, Todd Schuh
  • Table
    Patent number: D670089
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Biofit Engineered Products
    Inventors: James W. Frobose, Robert M. Church