Patents by Inventor C. Robert Moon
C. Robert Moon 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).
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Patent number: 10220495Abstract: Coupling mechanisms for engaging and releasing a tool attachment such as a socket from a drive element include an engaging element and an actuating element. The actuating element can include a collar or other manually-accessible part, and various features allow for a relatively small outside diameter for the collar or other part. These features include configuring the actuating element to contact the engaging element within the drive element, placing the biasing elements within the drive element, and forming guides for parts of the actuating element within the drive element. Also, the engaging element can move along a direction that is oriented at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the drive element, in whole or in part. The engaging element can have a first part that moves obliquely in the drive element and a second part that moves radially in the drive element to engage the tool attachment.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2014Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: JODA ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventors: John B. Davidson, C. Robert Moon, George F. Charvat
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Patent number: 8991286Abstract: Coupling mechanisms for engaging and releasing a tool attachment such as a socket from a drive element include an engaging element and an actuating element. The actuating element can include a collar or other manually-accessible part, and various features allow for a relatively small outside diameter for the collar or other part. These features include configuring the actuating element to contact the engaging element within the drive element, placing the biasing elements within the drive element, and forming guides for parts of the actuating element within the drive element. Also, the engaging element can move along a direction that is oriented at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the drive element, in whole or in part. The engaging element can have a first part that moves obliquely in the drive element and a second part that moves radially in the drive element to engage the tool attachment.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2011Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Joda Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: John B. Davidson, C. Robert Moon, Jana T. Charvat
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Patent number: 8857298Abstract: Coupling mechanisms for engaging and releasing a tool attachment such as a socket from a drive element include an engaging element and an actuating element. The actuating element can include a collar or other manually-accessible part, and various features allow for a relatively small outside diameter for the collar or other part. These features include configuring the actuating element to contact the engaging element within the drive element, placing the biasing elements within the drive element, and forming guides for parts of the actuating element within the drive element. A guided element is coupled between the engaging element and a biasing element and is arranged to partially overlap the biasing element.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2011Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Joda Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: John B. Davidson, C. Robert Moon
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Publication number: 20140230614Abstract: Coupling mechanisms for engaging and releasing a tool attachment such as a socket from a drive element include an engaging element and an actuating element. The actuating element can include a collar or other manually-accessible part, and various features allow for a relatively small outside diameter for the collar or other part. These features include configuring the actuating element to contact the engaging element within the drive element, placing the biasing elements within the drive element, and forming guides for parts of the actuating element within the drive element. Also, the engaging element can move along a direction that is oriented at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the drive element, in whole or in part. The engaging element can have a first part that moves obliquely in the drive element and a second part that moves radially in the drive element to engage the tool attachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: JODA ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventors: John B. Davidson, C. Robert Moon, George F. Charvat (Deceased)
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Patent number: 8746113Abstract: A universal joint includes first and second parts interconnected by a coupling element, and a coupling mechanism for detachably engaging tool attachments such as sockets. The disclosed coupling mechanisms include an engaging element and an actuating element. The engaging element can include a pin, and the pin can be oriented either obliquely or longitudinally in the drive stud of the universal joint. The actuating element can include a collar and a central portion that crosses the central longitudinal axis of the drive stud. The central portion can be offset along the longitudinal axis toward the coupling element, and the actuating element can be configured to extend into an aperture formed by the coupling element and the second part of the universal joint.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Joda Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: John B. Davidson, C. Robert Moon
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Publication number: 20130160614Abstract: Coupling mechanisms for engaging and releasing a tool attachment such as a socket from a drive element include an engaging element and an actuating element. The actuating element can include a collar or other manually-accessible part, and various features allow for a relatively small outside diameter for the collar or other part. These features include configuring the actuating element to contact the engaging element within the drive element, placing the biasing elements within the drive element, and forming guides for parts of the actuating element within the drive element. A guided element is coupled between the engaging element and a biasing element and is arranged to partially overlap the biasing element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventors: John B. Davidson, C. Robert Moon
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Publication number: 20120036969Abstract: A universal joint includes first and second parts interconnected by a coupling element, and a coupling mechanism for detachably engaging tool attachments such as sockets. The disclosed coupling mechanisms include an engaging element and an actuating element. The engaging element can include a pin, and the pin can be oriented either obliquely or longitudinally in the drive stud of the universal joint. The actuating element can include a collar and a central portion that crosses the central longitudinal axis of the drive stud. The central portion can be offset along the longitudinal axis toward the coupling element, and the actuating element can be configured to extend into an aperture formed by the coupling element and the second part of the universal joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Inventors: John B. Davidson, C. Robert Moon
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Publication number: 20110296962Abstract: Coupling mechanisms for engaging and releasing a tool attachment such as a socket from a drive element include an engaging element and an actuating element. The actuating element can include a collar or other manually-accessible part, and various features allow for a relatively small outside diameter for the collar or other part. These features include configuring the actuating element to contact the engaging element within the drive element, placing the biasing elements within the drive element, and forming guides for parts of the actuating element within the drive element. Also, the engaging element can move along a direction that is oriented at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the drive element, in whole or in part. The engaging element can have a first part that moves obliquely in the drive element and a second part that moves radially in the drive element to engage the tool attachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: John B. Davidson, C. Robert Moon, George F. Charval, Jana T. Charvat
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Patent number: 8047103Abstract: A universal joint includes first and second parts interconnected by a coupling element, and a coupling mechanism for detachably engaging tool attachments such as sockets. The disclosed coupling mechanisms include an engaging element and an actuating element. The engaging element can include a pin, and the pin can be oriented either obliquely or longitudinally in the drive stud of the universal joint. The actuating element can include a collar and a central portion that crosses the central longitudinal axis of the drive stud. The central portion can be offset along the longitudinal axis toward the coupling element, and the actuating element can be configured to extend into an aperture formed by the coupling element and the second part of the universal joint.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Joda Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: John B. Davidson, C. Robert Moon
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Patent number: 8024997Abstract: Coupling mechanisms for engaging and releasing a tool attachment such as a socket from a drive element include an engaging element and an actuating element. The actuating element can include a collar or other manually-accessible part, and various features allow for a relatively small outside diameter for the collar or other part. These features include configuring the actuating element to contact the engaging element within the drive element, placing the biasing elements within the drive element, and forming guides for parts of the actuating element within the drive element Also, the engaging element can move along a direction that is oriented at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the drive element, in whole or in part. The engaging element can have a first part that moves obliquely in the drive element and a second part that moves radially in the drive element to engage the tool attachment.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Joda Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: John B. Davidson, C. Robert Moon, George F. Charvat, Jana T. Charvat, legal representative
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Publication number: 20090255381Abstract: Coupling mechanisms for engaging and releasing a tool attachment such as a socket from a drive element include an engaging element and an actuating element. The actuating element can include a collar or other manually-accessible part, and various features allow for a relatively small outside diameter for the collar or other part. These features include configuring the actuating element to contact the engaging element within the drive element, placing the biasing elements within the drive element, and forming guides for parts of the actuating element within the drive element Also, the engaging element can move along a direction that is oriented at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the drive element, in whole or in part. The engaging element can have a first part that moves obliquely in the drive element and a second part that moves radially in the drive element to engage the tool attachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventors: John B. Davidson, C. Robert Moon, George F. Charvat
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Publication number: 20090173191Abstract: A universal joint includes first and second parts interconnected by a coupling element, and a coupling mechanism for detachably engaging tool attachments such as sockets. The disclosed coupling mechanisms include an engaging element and an actuating element. The engaging element can include a pin, and the pin can be oriented either obliquely or longitudinally in the drive stud of the universal joint. The actuating element can include a collar and a central portion that crosses the central longitudinal axis of the drive stud. The central portion can be offset along the longitudinal axis toward the coupling element, and the actuating element can be configured to extend into an aperture formed by the coupling element and the second part of the universal joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventors: John B. Davidson, C. Robert Moon
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Publication number: 20090049958Abstract: Tools for detachably engaging a tool attachment are described that include a drive element and a mechanism for altering engagement forces between the tool attachment and the drive element. The mechanism includes a locking element and an actuating element coupled to the locking element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: John B. Davidson, George F. Charvat, C. Robert Moon
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Patent number: 6290523Abstract: A self docking instrument panel connector system is provided with a first connector member (18) attached to an instrument panel assembly (12). A second connector member (20) is attached to a body of a vehicle (16) and is designed to mate with the first connector member (18). One of the connector members (20) is adjustably supported to be movable in first and second lateral directions and in a longitudinal direction in order to accommodate for build tolerances and component insertion variances.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2000Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignees: DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Molex, Inc.Inventors: Robert Barnhart, Renee J. Bohn, Paul G. Grubba, Scott S. Owens, Christopher G. Saari, Thomas O. Sandusky, Timothy A. Waligora, Anthony J. Pill, Russell L. Mackowiak, C. Robert Moon, Kenneth T. Stead, Andrew Kuzdak, III
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Patent number: 5911800Abstract: A tool of the type having a drive stud for receiving and releasing a tool attachment includes an opening in the drive stud and a locking pin movably mounted in the opening. The opening defines upper and lower ends, and the lower end of the opening is located at a portion of the drive stud constructed for insertion into the tool attachment. An actuating member is movably positioned on the drive stud, and the actuating member defines a sliding surface oriented transversely to the pin to engage an upper end of the pin. A first spring biases the sliding surface toward the pin, and a second, weaker spring biases the pin toward the sliding surface. Movement of the actuating member along the longitudinal axis of the drive stud in a selected direction allows the second spring to slide the pin from the engaging to the release positions.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1997Date of Patent: June 15, 1999Assignee: Roberts Tool International (USA), Inc.Inventors: Peter M. Roberts, C. Robert Moon
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Patent number: 5644958Abstract: A tool of the type having a drive stud for receiving and releasing a tool attachment includes an opening in the drive stud and a locking pin movably mounted in the opening. The opening defines upper and lower ends, and the lower end of the opening is located at a portion of the drive stud constructed for insertion into the tool attachment. An actuating member is movably positioned on the drive stud, and the actuating member defines a sliding surface oriented transversely to the pin to engage an upper end of the pin. A first spring biases the sliding surface toward the pin, and a second, weaker spring biases the pin toward the sliding surface. Movement of the actuating member along the longitudinal axis of the drive stud in a selected direction allows the second spring to slide the pin from the engaging to the release positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 1994Date of Patent: July 8, 1997Assignee: Roberts Tool International (USA), Inc.Inventors: Peter M. Roberts, C. Robert Moon
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Patent number: 5503048Abstract: A tool of the type having a drive stud for receiving and releasing a tool attachment includes an opening in the drive stud and a locking pin movably mounted in the opening. The opening defines upper and lower ends, and the lower end of the opening is located at a portion of the drive stud constructed for insertion into the tool attachment. An actuating member is movably positioned on the drive stud, and the actuating member includes a blade that defines a sliding surface oriented transversely to the locking member to fit within a slot in the locking member and engage a ledge surface of the locking member. Movement of the actuating member along the longitudinal axis of the drive stud in a selected direction causes the ledge surface to slide along the sliding surface to move the locking member from an engaging to a release position.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 1994Date of Patent: April 2, 1996Assignee: Link Industries, Inc.Inventor: C. Robert Moon
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Patent number: 5501125Abstract: A tool of the type having a drive stud for receiving and releasing a tool attachment includes an opening in the drive stud and a locking pin movably mounted in the opening. The opening defines upper and lower ends, and the lower end of the opening is located at a portion of the drive stud constructed for insertion into the tool attachment. The lower end of the locking pin is constructed to engage the tool attachment when the locking pin is positioned in an engaging position and to release the tool attachment when the locking pin is moved to a release position. An actuating element is movably positioned on the drive stud, and the actuating element is coupled to the locking pin to move the locking pin from the engaging to the release position as the actuating element moves along the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 1994Date of Patent: March 26, 1996Assignee: Roberts Tool International (USA), Inc.Inventors: Peter M. Roberts, John B. Davidson, C. Robert Moon
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Patent number: D468978Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2001Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Assignee: Joda Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: John B. Davidson, C. Robert Moon
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Patent number: D472115Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Joda Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: John B. Davidson, C. Robert Moon