Patents Assigned to MacLean-Fogg Company
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Patent number: 11060548Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 18, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: MACLEAN-FOGG COMPANYInventor: Larry J. Wilson
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Patent number: 11034329Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 23, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: MACLEAN-FOGG COMPANYInventors: David J. Davis, Kryzysztof Misztur, Christian Muehlich, Robert E. Whitney, Larry J. Wilson, Marcus A. Zagorniak, Steven R. Fister
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Patent number: 11028870Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 16, 2018Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: MACLEAN-FOGG COMPANYInventors: Steven J. Tomaszewski, Duncan A. MacLean, Larry J. Wilson
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Publication number: 20210039588Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20210010504Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventors: Larry J. WILSON, James T. TANNER
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Patent number: 10690168Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 14, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: MACLEAN-FOGG COMPANYInventors: Larry J. Wilson, James T. Tanner
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Publication number: 20200122684Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: Maclean-Fogg CompanyInventors: David J. Davis, Kryzysztof Misztur, Christian Muehlich, Robert E. Whitney, Larry J. Wilson, Marcus A. Zagorniak, Steven R. Fister
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Publication number: 20200090111Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2018Publication date: March 19, 2020Applicant: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventors: Allison Heil, Krzysztof Misztur, Scott Masker
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Publication number: 20190358657Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Applicant: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventor: Christian Muehlich
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Patent number: 10421433Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 11, 2018Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Maclean-Fogg CompanyInventors: David J. Davis, Kryzysztof Misztur, Christian Muehlich, Robert E. Whitney, Larry J. Wilson, Marcus A. Zagorniak, Steven R. Fister
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Publication number: 20190219089Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2018Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventors: Steven J. Tomaszewski, Duncan A. MacLean, Larry J. Wilson
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Publication number: 20190211866Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Applicant: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventor: Larry J. Wilson
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Patent number: 10323676Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignees: MacLean-Fogg Company, Stemco Products, Inc.Inventors: Mark W. Hughes, Daniel T. Jimenez
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Publication number: 20190055769Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: Maclean-Fogg CompanyInventor: David J. Davis
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Publication number: 20190009746Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Applicant: Maclean-Fogg CompanyInventors: David J. Davis, Kryzysztof Misztur, Christian Muehlich, Robert E. Whitney, Larry J. Wilson, Marcus A. Zagorniak, Steven R. Fister
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Patent number: 10107326Abstract: A fastener assembly comprising a threaded component and a washer, wherein the bearing surfaces between the threaded component and washer each include helically inclined surface segments such that the clamp load exerted on the washer by the threaded component alternates between being increased and being decreased during rotation of the nut in a single direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2016Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: MacLean-Fogg CompanyInventor: Larry J. Wilson
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Publication number: 20180298933Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2017Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Maclean-Fogg CompanyInventors: Larry J. Wilson, James T. Tanner
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Patent number: 10099655Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 19, 2017Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: MACLEAN-FOGG COMPANYInventors: David J. Davis, Kryzysztof Misztur, Christian Muehlich, Robert E. Whitney, Larry J. Wilson, Marcus A. Zagorniak, Steven R. Fister
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Publication number: 20180118158Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: Maclean-Fogg CompanyInventors: David J. Davis, Kryzysztof Misztur, Christian Muehlich, Robert E. Whitney, Larry J. Wilson, Marcus A. Zagorniak, Steven R. Fister
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Patent number: 9937746Abstract: A capped fastener is provided with deflected projections on the nut body for securing a cap on the nut body. The deflected projections fit within a double walled edge of the cap. The projections are deflected through a simple method during the assembly process.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: MacLean Fogg CompanyInventor: Larry J. Wilson