Patents Assigned to MacLean-Fogg Company
  • Wheel fastener alarm
    Patent number: 11305729
    Abstract: A wheel fastener alarm assembly is provided having a fastener body with a first portion defining a wrenching surface and a cavity, and a second portion with a threaded portion to attach and detach from a wheel of a vehicle. A sensor array is disposed in the cavity of fastener body to detect an attribute of the fastener body and generate an output signal based on the attribute of the fastener body. An antenna connected to the sensor array to transmit the signal to a remote location. A cap is secured to the first portion of the fastener body and covers the wrenching surface and the cavity opening to define a capped fastener body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: MACLEAN-FOGG COMPANY
    Inventors: David J. Davis, Kryzysztof Misztur, Christian Muehlich, Robert E. Whitney, Larry J. Wilson, Marcus A. Zagorniak, Steven R. Fister, Mark Raves, Luke Michael Roberts, Ben Wilmhoff, Bennett Whitney
  • FOLDING SEAT CLAMP
    Publication number: 20220009380
    Abstract: A seat clamp is provided for securing a seat in a folded position and is adapted to be attached between a cargo hook in the vehicle and a seat. A clamp body is formed of plastic and has a first attachment feature along a first end, for securing the seat clamp to the cargo hook in the vehicle cargo area. A second attachment feature is formed at the second end of the clamp body for releasably securing the clamp body to a bracket on the seat with an interference fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: MacLean-Fogg Company
    Inventors: Bradley Warren SOUTHWOOD, Aaron Jay LONGSTREET
  • CRIMPED CAPPED FASTENER
    Publication number: 20220003262
    Abstract: A capped fastener is provided with two outer flanges and a groove therebetween. The cap is crimped around the first outer flange without covering the second outer flange. The end of the cap is crimped in a groove between the first and second outer flanges. A crimping tool and method of crimping are also provided for crimping the end of a cap into a groove between two outer flanges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: MacLean-Fogg Company
    Inventor: Larry J. WILSON
  • PULL TOOL
    Publication number: 20210333894
    Abstract: A pull tool is provided having a tool body with at least one tool arm extending transverse from a main body and a pointer tip formed at a distal end of the main body. A deformable tip is formed of an elastomer having a conductive additive. The deformable tip secured to and covers the pointer tip of the tool body to provide conductive touch with the deformable tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: MacLean-Fogg Company
    Inventors: Robert WHITNEY, Addison WHITNEY, Aaron LONGSTREET, Brian DUFFY, Jeff DEMUTH, David J. DAVIS
  • 3D PRINTABLE HARD FERROUS METALLIC ALLOYS FOR POWDER BED FUSION
    Publication number: 20210301362
    Abstract: Alloy compositions for 3D metal printing procedures which provide metallic parts with high hardness, tensile strengths, yield strengths, and elongation. The alloys include Fe, Cr and Mo and at least three or more elements selected from C, Ni, Cu, Nb, Si and N. As built parts indicate a tensile strength of at least 1000 MPa, yield strength of at least 640 MPa, elongation of at least 3.0% and hardness (HV) of at least 375.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: MACLEAN-FOGG COMPANY
    Inventors: Charles D. TUFFILE, Harald LEMKE
  • Crimped capped fastener
    Patent number: 11060548
    Abstract: A capped fastener is provided with two outer flanges and a groove therebetween. The cap is crimped around the first outer flange without covering the second outer flange. The end of the cap is crimped in a groove between the first and second outer flanges. A crimping tool and method of crimping are also provided for crimping the end of a cap into a groove between two outer flanges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: MACLEAN-FOGG COMPANY
    Inventor: Larry J. Wilson
  • Wheel fastener alarm
    Patent number: 11034329
    Abstract: A wheel fastener alarm is provided with a fastener body, a cap covering the fastener body, a sensor array disposed within the fastener body, and a cover disposed over an opening in the fastener body and a hole in the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: MACLEAN-FOGG COMPANY
    Inventors: David J. Davis, Kryzysztof Misztur, Christian Muehlich, Robert E. Whitney, Larry J. Wilson, Marcus A. Zagorniak, Steven R. Fister
  • Hybrid three-point drive fastener
    Patent number: 11028870
    Abstract: Fasteners are disclosed for use with multiple standard torque delivery tools. The fasteners include several different torque bearing portions for use with different torque delivery tools, as well as non-torque bearing portions disposed between torque bearing portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: MACLEAN-FOGG COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven J. Tomaszewski, Duncan A. MacLean, Larry J. Wilson
  • WHEEL FASTENER ALARM
    Publication number: 20210039588
    Abstract: A wheel fastener alarm assembly is provided having a fastener body with a first portion defining a wrenching surface and a cavity, and a second portion with a threaded portion to attach and detach from a wheel of a vehicle. A sensor array is disposed in the cavity of fastener body to detect an attribute of the fastener body and generate an output signal based on the attribute of the fastener body. An antenna connected to the sensor array to transmit the signal to a remote location. A cap is secured to the first portion of the fastener body and covers the wrenching surface and the cavity opening to define a capped fastener body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: MacLean-Fogg Company
    Inventors: David J. DAVIS, Kryzysztof MISZTUR, Christian MUEHLICH, Robert E. WHITNEY, Larry J. WILSON, Marcus A. ZAGORNIAK, Steven R. FISTER, Mark RAVES, Luke MICHAEL ROBERTS, Ben WILMHOFF, Bennett WHITNEY
  • THREE-POINT FASTENER
    Publication number: 20210010504
    Abstract: Fasteners are disclosed for reducing mass of the fastener, while being configured for use with standard torque delivery tools. The fasteners include non-torque bearing surfaces disposed between torque bearing surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: MacLean-Fogg Company
    Inventors: Larry J. WILSON, James T. TANNER
  • Three-point fastener
    Patent number: 10690168
    Abstract: Fasteners are disclosed for reducing mass of the fastener, while being configured for use with standard torque delivery tools. The fasteners include non-torque bearing surfaces disposed between torque bearing surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: MACLEAN-FOGG COMPANY
    Inventors: Larry J. Wilson, James T. Tanner
  • WHEEL FASTENER ALARM
    Publication number: 20200122684
    Abstract: A wheel fastener alarm is provided with a fastener body, a cap covering the fastener body, a sensor array disposed within the fastener body, and a cover disposed over an opening in the fastener body and a hole in the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicant: Maclean-Fogg Company
    Inventors: David J. Davis, Kryzysztof Misztur, Christian Muehlich, Robert E. Whitney, Larry J. Wilson, Marcus A. Zagorniak, Steven R. Fister
  • INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING TOOL
    Publication number: 20200090111
    Abstract: An inventory management and scheduling tool provides improved tracking of products as they are processed through a series of processing stations. The inventory management and scheduling tool further provides features for modifying workflows, selecting transporting options, and assigning alerts to appropriate personnel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: MacLean-Fogg Company
    Inventors: Allison Heil, Krzysztof Misztur, Scott Masker
  • BOX PUMP SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20190358657
    Abstract: Pump systems and methods are disclosed for removing liquid for hand-portable containers. The pump systems include a moveable piston housed in a main chamber and inlet and outlet valves located at one end of the main chamber, where the inlet and outlet valves open and close in response to movement of the piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: MacLean-Fogg Company
    Inventor: Christian Muehlich
  • Wheel fastener alarm
    Patent number: 10421433
    Abstract: A wheel fastener alarm is provided with a fastener body, a cap covering the fastener body, a sensor array disposed within the fastener body, and a cover disposed over an opening in the fastener body and a hole in the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Maclean-Fogg Company
    Inventors: David J. Davis, Kryzysztof Misztur, Christian Muehlich, Robert E. Whitney, Larry J. Wilson, Marcus A. Zagorniak, Steven R. Fister
  • HYBRID THREE-POINT DRIVE FASTENER
    Publication number: 20190219089
    Abstract: Fasteners are disclosed for use with multiple standard torque delivery tools. The fasteners include several different torque bearing portions for use with different torque delivery tools, as well as non-torque bearing portions disposed between torque bearing portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Applicant: MacLean-Fogg Company
    Inventors: Steven J. Tomaszewski, Duncan A. MacLean, Larry J. Wilson
  • CRIMPED CAPPED FASTENER
    Publication number: 20190211866
    Abstract: A capped fastener is provided with two outer flanges and a groove therebetween. The cap is crimped around the first outer flange without covering the second outer flange. The end of the cap is crimped in a groove between the first and second outer flanges. A crimping tool and method of crimping are also provided for crimping the end of a cap into a groove between two outer flanges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Applicant: MacLean-Fogg Company
    Inventor: Larry J. Wilson
  • Locking nut
    Patent number: 10323676
    Abstract: A nut fastener is provided for locking the nut to prevent inadvertent loosening of the nut. The nut fastener is particularly useful for tightening a wheel onto an axle. The nut fastener includes a nut, a collar and a retaining ring. The nut is unlocked by pushing on an engagement surface of the collar or by riding ratchet teeth over each other. When the collar is released, the collar locks against the nut to resist rotation of the nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignees: MacLean-Fogg Company, Stemco Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Hughes, Daniel T. Jimenez
  • OVER SLAM HOOD BUMPER
    Publication number: 20190055769
    Abstract: A hood bumper device for an automotive vehicle hood is disclosed that can absorb energy from an impact to the hood. The hood bumper device can fracture under a first predetermined force and then continue to absorb additional energy as the descent of a portion of the device is slowed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Applicant: Maclean-Fogg Company
    Inventor: David J. Davis
  • WHEEL FASTENER ALARM
    Publication number: 20190009746
    Abstract: A wheel fastener alarm is provided with a fastener body, a cap covering the fastener body, a sensor array disposed within the fastener body, and a cover disposed over an opening in the fastener body and a hole in the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: Maclean-Fogg Company
    Inventors: David J. Davis, Kryzysztof Misztur, Christian Muehlich, Robert E. Whitney, Larry J. Wilson, Marcus A. Zagorniak, Steven R. Fister