Patents by Inventor A. Aasgaard

A. Aasgaard has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9303337
    Abstract: An article of manufacture for warming human extremities via graduated thermal insulation with a blanket comprised of concentrations of and transitions to and from concentrations of various types of woven thread fabric or non-woven fabric, having various properties of thermal insulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Warmer Weave, Inc.
    Inventor: Alvin L. Pepper Aasgaard
  • Patent number: 8791035
    Abstract: An article of manufacture for warming human extremities via graduated thermal insulation with a blanket comprised of concentrations of and transitions to and from concentrations of various types of woven thread fabric or non-woven fabric, having various properties of thermal insulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Warmer Weave, Inc.
    Inventor: Alvin L. Pepper Aasgaard
  • Publication number: 20140154942
    Abstract: An article of manufacture for warming human extremities via graduated thermal insulation with a blanket comprised of concentrations of and transitions to and from concentrations of various types of woven thread fabric or non-woven fabric, having various properties of thermal insulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Warmer Weave, Inc.
    Inventor: Alvin L. Pepper Aasgaard
  • Publication number: 20120115383
    Abstract: An article of manufacture for warming human extremities via graduated thermal insulation with a blanket comprised of concentrations of and transitions to and from concentrations of various types of woven thread fabric or non-woven fabric, having various properties of thermal insulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: WARMER WEAVE, INC.
    Inventor: ALVIN L. PEPPER AASGAARD
  • Patent number: 8129295
    Abstract: An article of manufacture for warming human extremities via graduated thermal insulation with a blanket comprised of concentrations of and transitions to and from concentrations of various types of woven thread fabric or non-woven fabric, having various properties of thermal insulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Warmer Weave, Inc.
    Inventor: Alvin L. Pepper Aasgaard
  • Publication number: 20090023353
    Abstract: An article of manufacture for warming human extremities via graduated thermal insulation with a blanket comprised of concentrations of and transitions to and from concentrations of various types of woven thread fabric or non-woven fabric, having various properties of thermal insulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: Warmer Weave, Inc.
    Inventor: Alvin L. Pepper AASGAARD
  • Patent number: 7464454
    Abstract: A rivet setting device for setting a self-tapping rivet in a work piece includes a rotatable head for rotating a self-tapping rivet to form a hole in the work piece and a shank retracting assembly for compressing and spreading the hollow body of the self-tapping rivet, allowing the head of the self-tapping rivet to detach from the shank upon application of a predetermined tensile force. The rotatable head comprises a clutch having a body enclosing a plurality of bearings circumferentially located around the shank, for gripping the shank. The clutch is formed with a plurality of tapered channels for urging the bearings into engagement with the shank upon rotation of the clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Abeo, LLC
    Inventor: A. L. Pepper Aasgaard
  • Publication number: 20080210060
    Abstract: A rivet setting device for setting a self-tapping rivet in a work piece includes a rotatable head for rotating a self-tapping rivet to form a hole in the work piece and a shank retracting assembly for compressing and spreading the hollow body of the self-tapping rivet, allowing the head of the self-tapping rivet to detach from the shank upon application of a predetermined tensile force. The rotatable head comprises a clutch having a body enclosing a plurality of bearings circumferentially located around the shank, for gripping the shank. The clutch is formed with a plurality of tapered channels for urging the bearings into engagement with the shank upon rotation of the clutch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: ABEO, LLC
    Inventor: A. L. PEPPER AASGAARD
  • Patent number: 7404372
    Abstract: An emergency signaling device comprises a flexible substrate stowed in the trunk of a vehicle for extending from a folded position to an extended position, for conveying a message to motorists approaching the vehicle. The emergency signaling device may extend from the trunk of the vehicle upon activation of a remote trunk release when a hazard flasher system is on, or the like. The emergency signaling device may be removed from the vehicle for use as an emergency signaling device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Abeo, LLC
    Inventor: A. L. Pepper Aasgaard
  • Publication number: 20080038077
    Abstract: A self-tapping and self-polishing blind setting rivet assembly comprises a rivet body having a tubular sleeve and a flattened head. The rivet body surrounds a mandrel that may have a weakened area to allow detachment upon application of sufficient axial force to the shank. The axial force also sets the rivet by causing a tapered shoulder section of the mandrel to deform the rivet sleeve. The mandrel shank may be terminated in a screw tip. This screw tip punctures, spreads, self-taps, and self-polishes an aperture in the work pieces through which the rivet sleeve passes. The mandrel's shank may have a weakened area of reduced diameter adjacent to the screw tip that allows detachment of shaft following application of sufficient axial force to the shank. This application of force causes the tapered shoulder section of the screw tip to compress and deform the rivet sleeve setting the rivet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: A.L. Aasgaard
  • Publication number: 20080038085
    Abstract: A rivet setting device for setting a self-tapping rivet in a work piece includes a rotatable head for rotating a self-tapping rivet to form a hole in the work piece and a shank retracting assembly for compressing and spreading the hollow body of the self-tapping rivet, allowing the head of the self-tapping rivet to detach from the shank upon application of a predetermined tensile force. The rotatable head comprises a clutch having a body enclosing a plurality of bearings circumferentially located around the shank, for gripping the shank. The clutch is formed with a plurality of tapered channels for urging the bearings into engagement with the shank upon rotation of the clutch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: ABEO, LLC
    Inventor: A.L. AASGAARD
  • Publication number: 20080012453
    Abstract: A motor assembly for use in a inline device is disclosed. The motor assembly has a motor for operating the inline device. A hollow drive shaft passes through the motor to provide a conduit which an expendable portion of some fixturing hardware used with the inline device passes through to eject from or collect within the inline device. In another embodiment, the motor assembly is adapted for use in a tool for setting self-tapping rivets. The motor assembly has a motor having a hollow drive shaft adapted to pass through the motor and impart movement to a mandrel of the self-tapping rivet. A conduit within the hollow drive shaft is inline with the motor and is adapted to transfer the mandrel from one end of the tool, through the motor and into a repository upon detachment of the shank from the self-tapping rivet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: ABEO, LLC
    Inventor: A.L. PEPPER AASGAARD
  • Publication number: 20060165505
    Abstract: A blind setting rivet assembly capable of permanently fastening sheet metal work pieces or the like together comprises a rivet body having a hollow tubular sleeve and an enlarged flattened head. The rivet body surrounds a mandrel that may have a weakened area to allow detachment of the mandrel shaft following application of sufficient axial force to the shank. This application of force sets the rivet by causing a tapered shoulder section of the mandrel to deform the rivet sleeve. The mandrel shank is terminated in a coring head that cores an aperture in the workpieces through which the rivet sleeve passes. The mandrel shank includes a weakened area of reduced diameter adjacent to the screw tip that allows detachment of shaft following application of sufficient axial force to the shank. This application of force causes the tapered shoulder section of the screw tip to compress and deform the rivet sleeve setting the rivet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventor: A. L. Aasgaard
  • Publication number: 20060162643
    Abstract: An emergency signaling device comprises a flexible substrate stowed in the trunk of a vehicle for extending from a folded position to an extended position, for conveying a message to motorists approaching the vehicle. The emergency signaling device may extend from the trunk of the vehicle upon activation of a remote trunk release when a hazard flasher system is on, or the like. The emergency signaling device may be removed from the vehicle for use as an emergency signaling device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventor: A. L. Aasgaard
  • Publication number: 20060112791
    Abstract: A rivet setting device for setting a self-tapping rivet in a work piece includes a rotatable head for rotating a self-tapping rivet to form a hole in the work piece and a shank retracting assembly for compressing and spreading the hollow body of the self-tapping rivet, allowing the head of the self-tapping rivet to detach from the shank upon application of a predetermined tensile force. The rotatable head comprises a clutch having a body enclosing a plurality of bearings circumferentially located around the shank, for gripping the shank. The clutch is formed with a plurality of tapered channels for urging the bearings into engagement with the shank upon rotation of the clutch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Inventor: A.L. Aasgaard
  • Publication number: 20050207862
    Abstract: A blind setting rivet assembly capable of permanently fastening one or more sheet metal work pieces or the like together is disclosed. The rivet assembly may be self polishing and self tapping and may also provide a hollow cylindrical threaded bolt head onto which a nut may be affixed to provide a means to removably attach other work pieces, components or the like. The rivet assembly comprises a rivet body having a hollow tubular sleeve and an enlarged flattened head. The rivet body surrounds a mandrel that may have a weakened area of reduced diameter to allow detachment of the mandrel shaft following application of sufficient axial force to the shank. This application of force sets the rivet by causing a tapered shoulder section of the mandrel to deform the rivet sleeve. The mandrel shank may be terminated in a screw tip. This screw tip punctures, spreads, self-taps, and self-polishes an aperture in the work pieces through which the rivet sleeve passes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventor: A. L. Aasgaard
  • Patent number: 6904831
    Abstract: A rivet setting device for setting a self-tapping rivet in a work piece includes a rotatable head for rotating a self-tapping rivet to form a hole in the work piece and a shank retracting assembly for compressing and spreading the hollow body of the self-tapping rivet, allowing the head of the self-tapping rivet to detach from the shank upon application of a predetermined tensile force. The rotatable head comprises a clutch having a body enclosing a plurality of bearings circumferentially located around the shank, for gripping the shank. The clutch is formed with a plurality of tapered channels for urging the bearings into engagement with the shank upon rotation of the clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Inventor: A. L. Pepper Aasgaard
  • Publication number: 20050072350
    Abstract: An emergency signaling device comprises a flexible substrate stowed in the trunk of a vehicle for extending from a folded position to an extended position, for conveying a message to motorists approaching the vehicle. The emergency signaling device may extend from the trunk of the vehicle upon activation of a remote trunk release when a hazard flasher system is on, or the like. The emergency signaling device may be removed from the vehicle for use as an emergency signaling device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventor: A. Aasgaard
  • Publication number: 20040223832
    Abstract: A blind setting rivet assembly capable of permanently fastening sheet metal work pieces or the like together comprises a rivet body having a hollow tubular sleeve and an enlarged flattened head. The rivet body surrounds a mandrel that may have a weakened area to allow detachment of the mandrel shaft following application of sufficient axial force to the shank. This application of force sets the rivet by causing a tapered shoulder section of the mandrel to deform the rivet sleeve. The mandrel shank is terminated in a coring head that cores an aperture in the workpieces through which the rivet sleeve passes. The mandrel shank includes a weakened area of reduced diameter adjacent to the screw tip that allows detachment of shaft following application of sufficient axial force to the shank. This application of force causes the tapered shoulder section of the screw tip to compress and deform the rivet sleeve setting the rivet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventor: A.L. Pepper Aasgaard
  • Patent number: 6796759
    Abstract: A blind setting rivet assembly capable of permanently fastening one or more sheet metal work pieces or the like together is disclosed. The rivet assembly may be self polishing and self tapping and may also provide a hollow cylindrical threaded bolt head onto which a nut may be affixed to provide a means to removably attach other work pieces, components or the like. The rivet assembly comprises a rivet body having a hollow tubular sleeve and an enlarged flattened head. The rivet body surrounds a mandrel that may have a weakened area of reduced diameter to allow detachment of the mandrel shaft following application of sufficient axial force to the shank. This application of force sets the rivet by causing a tapered shoulder section of the mandrel to deform the rivet sleeve. The mandrel shank may be terminated in a screw tip. This screw tip punctures, spreads, self-taps, and self-polishes an aperture in the work pieces through which the rivet sleeve passes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Inventor: A. L. Pepper Aasgaard