Patents Assigned to Francis Torq/Lite
  • Publication number: 20170197261
    Abstract: A flange bolt cutter for separating two connected flanges. The flange bolt cutter contains a circular saw blade connected to an flange mount which can be vertically adjusted relative to the flange mount and/or includes two arms which can be pivotally adjusted relative to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Applicant: Francis Torq/Lite, Inc.
    Inventors: James Dodd Smith, Michael T. Ramsey
  • Patent number: 9550241
    Abstract: A flange bolt cutter for separating two connected flanges. The flange bolt cutter contains a circular saw blade connected to an flange mount which can be vertically adjusted relative to the flange mount and/or includes two arms which can be pivotally adjusted relative to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Francis Torq/Lite, Inc.
    Inventors: James Dodd Smith, Michael T. Ramsey
  • Patent number: 8820205
    Abstract: A flange bolt cutter for separating two connected flanges. The flange bolt cutter contains a circular saw blade connected to an flange mount which can be vertically adjusted relative to the flange mount and/or includes two arms which can be pivotally adjusted relative to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Francis Torq/Lite, Inc.
    Inventors: James Dodd Smith, Michael T. Ramsey
  • Publication number: 20130239754
    Abstract: A uniquely designed torque wrench having a torque body, the torque body attached to a drive head, the drive head entering a contracted stated during extension of a rod of a hydraulic cylinder, and entering an expanded state during the retraction of the rod of a hydraulic cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: FRANCIS TORQ/LITE, INC.
    Inventors: Dale Francis, Nic Francis, William P. Bernard, Oswald J. Bernard, Patrick V. Delbasty
  • Patent number: 6279427
    Abstract: A uniquely designed torque wrench having a torque body, the torque body attached to a drive head, with the head having an opening through its center, for fitting over a nut, such as a multi-sided jam nut positioned on a compresor shaft. The drive head further provides a portion which can be disengaged and opened, to define a gate which can allow the jam nut to be positioned within the opening, and the gate portion resecured, to define the head secured around the jam nut. There is further provided a hydraulic cylinder secured between the wrench body and the head so that under hydraulic pressure, the head is rotated which in turn imparts sufficient rotation to the jam nut under sufficient pressure to torque up the nut to the desired foot pounds required. Another embodiment includes an adaptor insertable into the opening of the torque wrench for accommodating a certain jam nut configuration, so that the tool can be used on the varied types of jam nut designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Francis Torq/Lite, Inc.
    Inventor: Dale Francis
  • Patent number: 6056325
    Abstract: An improved ratcheting tool swivel body assembly which would include a swivel body having a principal body portion, and a threaded port extending outward from the wall of the stem body, the stem body would further include a continuous opening therethrough, for receiving an elongated stem member, the stem member including a port through the stem member, for allowing fluid to flow between the port and the stem member and the threaded port of the swivel body. The stem member would include a first end having a threaded male end for threadably engaging to the hydraulic fluid source of the torque wrench, and a second end terminating in a hex head portion which is engaged against the upper end of the swivel body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: Francis Torq/Lite
    Inventor: William P. Bernard