Patents Assigned to Phillips Screw Company
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Publication number: 20240117834Abstract: A fastener designed to reduce or eliminate stripping the fastener (e.g., as a result of camming-out during drilling of the fastener either into or out of a material). Also, a driver bit tip design to engage with the fastener, along with a tool designed to form the fastener, as well as a method of forming the fastener. In an example, the fastener includes a shank and a head on one end of the shank. The head comprises a recess pattern that includes one or more wing recesses with sidewalls that extend from the head towards the shank. The head further includes an overhang structure at a top end of the at least one of the sidewalls, the overhang structure extending laterally outward from the sidewall. A corresponding driver bit includes a complementary feature that engages with the overhang structure to inhibit cam-out.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: Phillips Screw CompanyInventors: Christopher M. Gallant, Gary E. Dilling
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Publication number: 20240001457Abstract: A debris ejector for a drilling tool is disclosed. The ejector may be provided as part of a tool assembly where the ejector is coupled with bit. In an example, a tool includes a cup and a drill bit passing through an internal void of the cup. The cutting end of the bit extends out the open end of the cup at a fixed distance, while an attachment end of the bit extends out the back of the cup. The tool further includes an ejector within the cup. The ejector spins with the bit and independently of the cup. In one example, the ejector includes ramped or angled wings that eject material within the cup. In another example, the ejector includes tapered wings with straight and/or angled walls that push material out of the cup through one or more holes of the cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: Phillips Screw CompanyInventors: Scott M. Filion, Gary E. Dilling, Christopher M. Gallant, Carl Marabello, JR.
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Patent number: 11772172Abstract: A debris ejector for a drilling tool is disclosed. In some cases, the ejector may be provided, for example, as part of a tool assembly (e.g., where ejector is coupled with bit, or both a bit and cup). In an example, a tool includes a cup and a drill bit passing through an internal void of the cup. The cutting end of the bit extends out the open end of the cup, while an attachment end of the bit extends out the back of the cup. The tool further includes an ejector within the cup. The ejector spins with the bit and independently of the cup. In one example, the ejector includes ramped or angled wings that eject material within the cup. In another example, the ejector includes tapered wings with straight and/or angled walls that push material out of the cup through one or more holes of the cup.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: PHILLIPS SCREW COMPANYInventors: Scott M. Filion, Gary E. Dilling, Christopher M. Gallant, Carl Marabello, Jr.
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Patent number: 11466720Abstract: Various embodiments described herein provide a fastener system having straight walled driving surfaces that provides a reliable stick fit feature, while also improving stability of engagement between the system components. A feature of the new system is to allow stick fit engagement of existing standard straight walled drivers in the new system.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2018Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Phillips Screw CompanyInventor: Gary Dilling
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Publication number: 20220161398Abstract: Fasteners, drivers, punches, fastener systems, and methods of making fasteners, drivers, punches, and fastener systems are disclosed herein. The fasteners, drivers, punches, and fastener systems include, in one example, stabilizing ribs and corresponding recesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: PHILLIPS SCREW COMPANYInventor: Gary Dilling
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Publication number: 20220097149Abstract: A debris ejector for a drilling tool is disclosed. In some cases, the ejector may be provided, for example, as part of a tool assembly (e.g., where ejector is coupled with bit, or both a bit and cup). In an example, a tool includes a cup and a drill bit passing through an internal void of the cup. The cutting end of the bit extends out the open end of the cup, while an attachment end of the bit extends out the back of the cup. The tool further includes an ejector within the cup. The ejector spins with the bit and independently of the cup. In one example, the ejector includes ramped or angled wings that eject material within the cup. In another example, the ejector includes tapered wings with straight and/or angled walls that push material out of the cup through one or more holes of the cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Applicant: Phillips Screw CompanyInventors: Scott M. Filion, Gary E. Dilling, Christopher M. Gallant, Carl Marabello, JR.
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Publication number: 20210205965Abstract: Fasteners, drivers, punches, fastener systems, and methods of making fasteners, drivers, punches, and fastener systems are disclosed herein. The fasteners, drivers, punches, and fastener systems include, in one example, stabilizing ribs and corresponding recesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Applicant: PHILLIPS SCREW COMPANYInventor: Gary Dilling
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Patent number: 10995788Abstract: Various embodiments described herein provide a fastener system having straight walled driving surfaces that provides a reliable stick fit feature, while also improving stability of engagement between the system components. A feature of the new system is to allow stick fit engagement of existing standard straight walled drivers in the new system.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2017Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Phillips Screw CompanyInventor: Gary Dilling
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Patent number: 10953522Abstract: Fasteners, drivers, punches, fastener systems, and methods of making fasteners, drivers, punches, and fastener systems are disclosed herein. The fasteners may include a recess having a groove in an inner transition surface. Corresponding drivers may include one or more stabilizing ribs for interfacing with the groove in the fastener recces for providing stability.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2017Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Phillips Screw CompanyInventor: Gary Dilling
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Patent number: 10954990Abstract: A low energy wood screw that may be inserted quickly and using less energy than conventional screws. In various embodiments, the screw may include a countersunk head having a recess for accommodating a driving tool, a tapered neck, a plurality of crown ribs extending over the head and neck, a lubricating coating, main threads with a large thread lead, and lower threads having an asymmetrical profile and extending onto a gimlet point.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Phillips Screw CompanyInventor: Barry J. Hughes
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Patent number: 10371193Abstract: A low energy wood screw that may be inserted quickly and using less energy than conventional screws. In various embodiments, the screw may include a countersunk head having a recess for accommodating a driving tool, a tapered neck, a plurality of crown ribs extending over the head and neck, a lubricating coating, main threads with a large thread lead, and lower threads having an asymmetrical profile and extending onto a gimlet point.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2018Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Phillips Screw CompanyInventor: Barry J. Hughes
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Patent number: 9903406Abstract: A low energy wood screw that may be inserted quickly and using less energy than conventional screws. In various embodiments, the screw may include a countersunk head having a recess for accommodating a driving tool, a tapered neck, a plurality of crown ribs extending over the head and neck, a lubricating coating, main threads with a large thread lead, and lower threads having an asymmetrical profile and extending onto a gimlet point.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2016Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Phillips Screw CompanyInventor: Barry J. Hughes
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Patent number: 9297402Abstract: A low energy wood screw that may be inserted quickly and using less energy than conventional screws. In various embodiments, the screw may include a countersunk head having a recess for accommodating a driving tool, a tapered neck, a plurality of crown ribs extending over the head and neck, a lubricating coating, main threads with a large thread lead, and lower threads having an asymmetrical profile and extending onto a gimlet point.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Phillips Screw CompanyInventor: Barry J. Hughes
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Patent number: 8616097Abstract: Various embodiments described herein provide a fastener system having straight walled driving surfaces that provides a reliable stick fit feature, while also improving stability of engagement between the system components. A feature of the new system is to allow engagement of existing standard straight walled drivers in the new system.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Phillips Screw CompanyInventors: Barry J. Hughes, Gary Dilling
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Patent number: 8387491Abstract: A fastener system is constructed wherein the installation and removal drive surfaces intersect an enlarged core diameter in a transitional surface that extends between the installation and removal surfaces of adjacent wings. The transitional surface has a concave form that conforms to the core diameter. The projections of the driver in the system are formed in a blunt shape.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2012Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Phillips Screw CompanyInventor: Gary Dilling
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Patent number: 8291795Abstract: Various embodiments described herein provide a fastener system having straight walled driving surfaces that provides a reliable stick fit feature, while also improving stability of engagement between the system components. A feature of the new system is to allow engagement of existing standard straight walled drivers in the new system.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Phillips Screw CompanyInventors: Barry J. Hughes, Gary Dilling
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Patent number: 8171826Abstract: A fastener system is constructed wherein the installation and removal drive surfaces intersect an enlarged core diameter in a transitional surface that extends between the installation and removal surfaces of adjacent wings. The transitional surface has a concave form that conforms to the core diameter. The projections of the driver in the system are formed in a blunt shape.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2011Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Phillips Screw CompanyInventor: Gary Dilling
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Patent number: 7891274Abstract: A fastener system is constructed wherein the installation and removal drive surfaces intersect an enlarged core diameter in a transitional surface that extends between the installation and removal surfaces of adjacent wings. The transitional surface has a concave form that conforms to the core diameter. The projections of the driver in the system are formed in a blunt shape.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2008Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Phillips Screw CompanyInventor: Gary Dilling
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Publication number: 20090074536Abstract: Interference surfaces are constructed on inner transition surfaces between wings of a fastener having a spiral recess. A portion of the transition surface is tapered to provide the interference. A standard driver for a spiral recess will engage the interference surface to create a “stick fit” engagement. The punch is formed using a wire EDM operation to construct tapered surfaces within the die cavity of a hob. The hob is machined down to obtain the desired depth, which is measured up from a gage spot indicative of the sticking point.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Applicant: Phillips Screw Company, Inc.Inventor: Gary Dilling
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Patent number: 7438513Abstract: A fastener is provided comprising a shank having a head at one end and a tapered tip at the other end, and a threaded section having a helical thread on the shank. The fastener also comprises, on the head, side surfaces for engagement with a driving tool, and wherein each of the side surfaces has at least one rib formed thereon. Also provided is a method for driving a fastener, comprising providing a shank having a head at one end, a tip at the other end, and wherein the head comprises side surfaces for engagement with a driving tool, and wherein each of the side surfaces has at least one rib formed thereon. The method further comprises providing a driving tool having driving surfaces, and driving the fastener with the driving tool by engaging the driving surfaces of the driving tool with the at least one rib of the side surfaces of the head.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2005Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Phillips Screw CompanyInventors: Arnold R. Craven, Barry J. Hughes