Patents by Inventor Chris A. Pickrell

Chris A. Pickrell 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).

  • Publication number: 20260145291
    Abstract: A tool attachment for cleaning wheel hub components, comprises a tool body having a drive end, and a cleaning end. The cleaning end comprises a lug receiving opening extending into the tool body from an axial end thereof, and an axial end face. Moreover, a brush strip is positioned in an interior surface of a chamber within the cleaning end of the tool body. In some embodiments, the brush strip is replaceable. Further, the tool attachment includes an abrasive disk having an aperture therethrough that aligns with the lug receiving opening. In this regard, the abrasive disk attaches to the axial end face of the tool body. In some embodiments, the abrasive disk is replaceable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2026
    Publication date: May 28, 2026
    Inventors: Chris A. Pickrell, Timothy S. Stover, Arlie D. Williams
  • Patent number: 12600004
    Abstract: A tool attachment for cleaning wheel hub components, comprises a tool body having a drive end, and a cleaning end. The cleaning end comprises a lug receiving opening extending into the tool body from an axial end thereof, and an axial end face. Moreover, a brush strip is positioned in an interior surface of a chamber within the cleaning end of the tool body. In some embodiments, the brush strip is replaceable. Further, the tool attachment includes an abrasive disk having an aperture therethrough that aligns with the lug receiving opening. In this regard, the abrasive disk attaches to the axial end face of the tool body. In some embodiments, the abrasive disk is replaceable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: Infinite Concepts & Manufacturing
    Inventors: Chris A. Pickrell, Timothy S. Stover, Arlie D. Williams
  • Publication number: 20210114403
    Abstract: A fastener retainer includes at least one fastener cap and a hub. Each fastener cap can include a stop channel that encircles a bottom portion of a housing of the fastener cap, a base with cog members that encircle the housing, or a combination thereof. The hub has at least one port therein, where each port is associated with a corresponding fastener cap. At least one locking member is positioned on the hub. For instance, a locking member can be provided adjacent to each port. In use, each locking member constrains radial movement of a corresponding fastener cap inserted into the associated port, by disposing a projecting member into a space between adjacent cog members on the base of the corresponding fastener cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Chris A. Pickrell, Timothy S. Stover
  • Publication number: 20210114402
    Abstract: A hub cap assembly includes a disc having a top surface and a bottom surface. A rim extends from the bottom surface. The hub cap assembly also includes at least one tire stem port disposed on the disc. Moreover, the rim comprises a cavity that receives balance media. In some embodiments, the hub cap assembly further comprises cooling fins, e.g., disposed about a circumference of the top surface. The cooling fins can direct cooling air to a corresponding tire, e.g., to cool a bead of the tire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Chris A. Pickrell, Timothy S. Stover
  • Publication number: 20200306919
    Abstract: A tool attachment for cleaning wheel hub components, comprises a tool body having a drive end, and a cleaning end. The cleaning end comprises a lug receiving opening extending into the tool body from an axial end thereof, and an axial end face. Moreover, a brush strip is positioned in an interior surface of a chamber within the cleaning end of the tool body. In some embodiments, the brush strip is replaceable. Further, the tool attachment includes an abrasive disk having an aperture therethrough that aligns with the lug receiving opening. In this regard, the abrasive disk attaches to the axial end face of the tool body. In some embodiments, the abrasive disk is replaceable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Chris A. Pickrell, Timothy S. Stover, Arlie D. Williams