Patents Examined by David B. Thomas
  • Patent number: 11967807
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus (100, 200, 300) for cutting, centering or holding a cable in a stripping head, comprising a first toothed belt wheel (1) and a second toothed belt wheel (2), which are rotatable coaxially and synchronously, but however in an angularly adjustable way with respect to one another, about a rotational axis (X), as well as a tool flange (21) coaxially connected to the first toothed belt wheel (1), in which a central opening (A) is disposed, through which the cable is able to be led or passed, the tool flange 21 comprising one or more movably attached tools (23), whereby the tools (23) are movable in relation to the rotational axis (X) by means of the positioning means (18) connected to the second toothed belt wheel (2), characterized in that the radial distance of the tools (23) to the rotational axis (X) is adjustable through an angular rotation between the first toothed belt wheel (1) and the second toothed belt wheel (2), which are driven by a common drive means (13)
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: SCHLEUNIGER AG
    Inventors: Willi Blickenstorfer, Raphael Deschler
  • Patent number: 11964123
    Abstract: A tool for engaging and disengaging connectors. The tool includes a longitudinal member and at least one aperture extending through the member. The aperture is sized and shaped to receive and retain a connector, and is configured to rotate the connector to engage and disengage the connector with a mating connector. In some of the embodiments a pair of such tools are utilized, one tool holding a first connector and a second tool holding a second connector. In these embodiments one tool may be held stationary while the other tool is rotated to engage and disengage the connectors as desired. Alternatively, both tools may be simultaneously rotated in opposite directions engage and disengage the connectors as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: 0411261 BC Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael Robert John Tapp
  • Patent number: 11958171
    Abstract: A screwdriver device including a handle having an elongate channel extending partially therethrough of the handle and an axial blade member having a first distal end and a second distal end being configured and disposed for sliding through the elongate channel of the handle and a locking mechanism configured and disposed for releasably locking the axial blade member at a first operable position relative to the handle wherein the first distal end is exposed and the second distal end is disposed within the handle. The screwdriver device further includes a first tool head disposed on the first distal end of the blade member and an ejection mechanism configured and disposed within the handle to constantly urge the axial blade member out of the locking mechanism from the first operable position to a second inoperable position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Jestwin E. Lee, IV, Raul Rosales, Kevin A. Ekdahl
  • Patent number: 11958168
    Abstract: A tool bit for driving a fastener includes a shank including a tool coupling portion configured to be coupled to a tool, a head portion configured to engage the fastener, and a nickel coating on the head portion. The head portion is composed of powdered metal (PM) steel having carbide particles distributed uniformly throughout the head portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: James J. Van Essen, Michael J. Zimmermann, Smith C. Theiler, Zachary J. Geschke, Carl Dietz
  • Patent number: 11957861
    Abstract: A wirelessly powered tattoo machine is disclosed, which has a substantially radially symmetric exterior shape for optimal manipulability by a user, and integrated controls for on-device configuration and operation. The power supply component of the machine may be removed, and multiple battery packs may be utilized with a single machine for continuous use. The machine may also be powered by wire and simultaneously operate the machine while charging a connected battery pack. The machine may further include wireless communication with one or more separate devices to operate the machine or control the machine's settings, such as a foot pedal or mobile phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: FK IRONS INC.
    Inventor: Gaston Siciliano
  • Patent number: 11931868
    Abstract: A wrench head for a universal wrench is disclosed that may include a housing having an upper portion and a lower portion. The wrench head may further include a base plate positioned inside the housing towards the upper portion of the housing, and a plurality of push-rods positioned inside the housing. The wrench head may further include a resilient member positioned inside the housing between the base plate and the distal end of each of the plurality of push-rods. In the default position, the resilient member biases each of the plurality of push-rods, and in the retracted position, the proximal end of each of the plurality of push-rods is pushed against the resilient member to be received along with a portion of the resilient member by a compartment of the plurality of compartments defined at the bottom surface of the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED
    Inventor: Shubham Shrivastava
  • Patent number: 11931872
    Abstract: A bolt tensioning tool is adapted to tension a bolt protruding from a workpiece, and includes a bolt receiving element adapted to be screwed onto the bolt, a nut socket adapted to receive a nut, an axle adapted to exert an axial force on the bolt receiving element, a threaded sleeve arranged to engage the axle and having an internal thread adapted to cooperate with an external thread of the axle such that a relative rotational movement therebetween results in a relative axial displacement between the axle and the threaded sleeve, a supporting sleeve coupled to the threaded sleeve and adapted to selectively bear against the workpiece, and a coupling adapted to connect the nut socket and the supporting sleeve, the coupling is a coupling allowing a limited relative movement between the socket and the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: ATLAS COPCO INDUSTRIAL TECHNIQUE AB
    Inventor: Daniel Asplund
  • Patent number: 11926026
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a device for tensioning a connecting element fastened to a component to be tightened, which comprises a fixation element for receiving and holding the connecting element; a support element for supporting the device against the component; and an actuating unit with a fluid chamber for receiving a fluid and a piston which is translationally guided in the fixation element. The actuating unit is configured for manipulating a volume of the fluid chamber by translationally actuating the piston so as to move the fixation element relative to the support element. Further, the device comprises a guiding unit for locking a relative rotational movement between the piston and the fixation element, wherein the guiding unit is arranged outside of the fluid chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar Energy Solutions GmbH
    Inventors: Inigo Guisasola, Daniela Ehlers, Michael Weitzel
  • Patent number: 11920695
    Abstract: A valve operating machine includes a base, a housing thereon and a motor within the housing, an output socket rotatably coupled to the housing and extending through the base, a ring lock rotatably coupled to the output socket, a locking assembly which locks the ring lock to the output socket and can be released to allow removal of the ring lock from the output socket, a plate rotatably coupled to the ring lock, and a mating assembly configured to couple the plate to the base in at least two positions, while preventing rotation of the plate relative to the base. A key that is used to exercise a valve can be connected to the output socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Pierce, Michael W. Gearhart
  • Patent number: 11911883
    Abstract: A hydraulic tensioner (1), comprising: abase (2); a piston (3) mounted for sliding motion relative to the base (2), the base (2) and the piston (3) defining a pressure space (4) therebetween and being arranged to be urged apart along an axis (8) upon introduction of a fluid into the pressure space (4), the tensioner (1) having an internal bore (6) along the axis (8) having first and second ends along the axis and comprising a threaded component having an internally threaded portion (7) at the first end and coupled to the piston (3); the tensioner (1) further comprising: a threaded stud (10) having an exterior thread which engages the internally threaded portion (7) of the threaded component; and a drive mechanism (12) arranged to transmit rotational motion from the second end of the internal bore (9) to the threaded stud; the tensioner being arranged such that rotational motion applied to the drive mechanism (12) at the second end causes rotation of the stud (10) relative to the threaded component, with the e
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Tentec Limited
    Inventor: Edmund Joseph Lange
  • Patent number: 11911642
    Abstract: A fire hydrant repair tool is provided for removing a main valve of a fire hydrant, wherein the main valve has a pair of ring tabs extending upwardly therefrom. The fire hydrant repair tool can include a valve key having a first receptacle and a second receptacle that are configured to receive, respectively, the first and second ring tabs. Each of the first and second receptacles can define a first face that is configured to bias against the first side of a respective ring tab of the first and second ring tabs, and a second face that is configured to bias against the second side of a respective ring tab of the first and second ring tabs. A shaft can be coupled to the valve key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
    Inventor: James Haldeman
  • Patent number: 11904439
    Abstract: A torque sleeve for a connector includes a slip ring, a torque ring, a torque spring, and an outer shell. The slip ring includes at least one axial movement inhibiting structure, and a plurality of first teeth having a first sawtooth pattern disposed in an axial direction of the torque sleeve. The torque ring includes at least one radial movement inhibiting structure, and a plurality of second teeth having a second sawtooth pattern disposed in an axial direction of the torque sleeve facing the plurality of first teeth. The torque spring is configured to apply a spring force against the torque ring to encourage movement of the torque ring toward the slip ring. The outer shell is configured to house the slip ring, the torque ring, and the torque spring within the torque sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: CABLE TELEVISION LABORATORIES, INC.
    Inventors: Luther E. Smith, Aaron Quinto, Derek Matthews
  • Patent number: 11897297
    Abstract: A tyre changing machine (1), configured to remove a tyre from a respective rim of a vehicle wheel (2), comprises an operating arm (4) which includes: a supporting structure (401); a head (5) movable along a longitudinal axis (402) relative to the supporting structure (401); a removal tool (403) pivoted to the head (5) to rotate relative thereto about an axis of oscillation (405?) transverse to the longitudinal axis (402); a driving member (6) movable along an operating axis (402?) parallel to the longitudinal axis (402) relative to the supporting structure (401) and to the head (5), and articulated to the removal tool (403) at an operating point (P) which is spaced from the axis of oscillation (405?); an actuator (407) comprising a stationary member (407a), connected to the supporting structure (401), and a movable member (407b), adapted to drive the removal tool (403) in rotation and in translation; a coupling member (7) coupled to the supporting structure (401), to the head (5) and to the driving member (6)
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: NEXION S.P.A.
    Inventor: Giulio Corghi
  • Patent number: 11897083
    Abstract: A robotic paint repair system that can comprise: a consumable abrasive product configured to abrade a substrate, a tool configured to drive the consumable abrasive product to abrade, a robotic device configured to manipulate the tool and a compliant accessory actuator positioned between the tool and the substrate, wherein the compliant accessory actuator is driven to apply a desired force and a desired stiffness to the consumable abrasive product in response to sensed data collected between the tool and the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Brett R. Hemes, John W. Henderson, Erich A. Mielke, Lucas D. Crestik
  • Patent number: 11883928
    Abstract: A mechanism for polishing includes a polishing member, an eccentric member coupled to the polishing member, and a driving member coupled to the eccentric member. The driving member drives the eccentric member to rotate to move the polishing member to reciprocate in the one-dimensional direction, so that when a relative position between the polishing mechanism and the workpiece is fixed, the polishing member polishes a workpiece by translating a polishing surface. A method for the polishing process, applied by a polishing device, is also disclosed. By using the polishing mechanism, the entirety of the polishable surface of the workpiece can be covered, and collapsed edges of the workpiece are avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Fulian Yuzhan Precision Technology Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Feng Zhang, Ming Luo, Ai-Jun Tang, Jian-Jun Meng
  • Patent number: 11883931
    Abstract: A tool bit includes a drive portion configured to be engaged by a tool, the drive portion including a first maximum outer dimension, a shank extending from the drive portion and including a reduced outer diameter, and a tip coupled to an end of the shank opposite from the drive portion. The tip includes a compressive residual stress layer formed by blasting to increase a wear resistance of the tip relative to the shank. The tip additionally includes a second maximum outer dimension. The reduced outer diameter of the shank is smaller than the first maximum outer dimension of the drive portion and the second maximum outer dimension of the tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: James J. Van Essen, Michael J. Zimmermann
  • Patent number: 11878394
    Abstract: An angle valve wrench configured for use in rotating an angle valve, the angle valve wrench having a body with a first end and a second end, defining a length L1. The body also has an outside surface and a central axis that is parallel to the length L1 and that passes through the first and second ends. A notch is formed at the first end that corresponds to an angle valve handle. A gripping element is formed on the outside surface of the wrench near the second end. A user places the notch of the wrench over a conventional angle valve from a standing position and rotates the wrench about the central axis, causing the angle valve handle to rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: No Crawlin' Wrench, LLC
    Inventor: Lynn Morehous
  • Patent number: 11878393
    Abstract: A socket adapter for limiting torque delivered from a tool to a socket piece. The socket adapter includes a female receiver that is coupleable to and driven by the tool, and a male drive that is coupled to and driven by the female receiver for transferring torque to the socket piece. The socket adapter further includes a clutch mechanism having a first clutch surface, a second clutch surface that engages the first clutch surface, and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a clamping force between the first clutch surface and the second clutch surface. The second clutch surface slides relative to the first clutch surface when a reaction torque exerted on the clutch mechanism exceeds a predetermined torque limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Peter R. Heath
  • Patent number: 11872842
    Abstract: A socket spanner insert releases or fastens wheel bolts which in the mounted state rest inside wheel bolt holes of a car rim. The socket spanner insert includes a base body which has a screw head receptacle and a tool receptacle, and a sleeve which encompasses the base body at least in portions and is rotatably connected to the base body. In order to prevent damage to the rims when mounting and removing wheel bolts, a retaining element is provided which, during release or fastening of the wheel bolt, blocks a relative rotational movement of the sleeve with respect to the car rim and allows a rotation of the base body within the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventor: Helmut Kumpfmüller
  • Patent number: 11872673
    Abstract: An oil drain combination for a brake contains: a wrench and a draining assembly. The wrench is a ratchet wrench. The draining assembly is connected in the wrench and includes a coupling shaft, a fitting member, a first joining tube, and a fixing member. The fitting member is rotatably accommodated in a drive head of the wrench. An axial line of the fixing member extends from the first segment of the fixing member to a second segment of the fixing member and insects with a central line of the coupling shaft perpendicularly. The first joining tube has an accommodation orifice and an axial orifice. The coupling shaft has a blind orifice and multiple radial orifices. The fixing member has a first connection hole communicating with a second connection hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventor: Chao-Ching Tseng