Patents by Inventor Christopher C. Wills

Christopher C. Wills 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: 11975424
    Abstract: An adaptor for a fastener driver assembly employs a bi-positionable angle guide assembly mounted to a head having an entry reference surface defining an opening for a fastener. The adaptor provides a proper location and entry angle for the fastener for implementing various structural connections. A pivotal angle guide has a pair of reference engagement edges functionally configured to engage either an upper horizontal member or a lower horizontal member. A locator having a location reference is mounted to the guide assembly. In one mode, the reference edges, together with the location reference, define a proper entry location and normal angle for connecting a horizontal member, which may be either an upper plate or a lower plate, to a rim board or other structural member. The selected adaptor position is achieved by securing the adaptor in one of two stable angular positions relative to the drive axis of the fastener driver assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: OMG, Inc.
    Inventors: R. Timothy Irwin, Mark A. Dicaire, Christopher C. Will, David L. Mathieu, Timothy F. Gillis, Arun Srinivasan Venkatesan, Jonathan W. Dezielle
  • Patent number: 11433511
    Abstract: A dual positionable adaptor for a fastener driver assembly employs a tandem guide assembly mounted to a guide head which has an entry reference surface defining an opening for a fastener to provide a proper location and entry angle for the fastener. A pair of wings each defines a pair of reference engagement edges which engage either an upper horizontal member or a lower horizontal member. The wings, together with the entry reference surface, define a proper entry location and angle for connecting a vertical stud to either an upper plate or a lower plate. The selected adaptor position is achieved by securing the adaptor in one of two angular positions relative to the tube axis of the fastener driver assembly. The wings are also affixed with squirrel claws to lock the adaptor in place for installing the fastener. The adaptor also includes flush indicators to indicate that the proper flush position of the reference surface against the vertical member is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: OMG, Inc.
    Inventors: R. Timothy Irwin, Mark A. Dicaire, Christopher C. Will, David L. Mathieu, Timothy F. Gillis
  • Publication number: 20200147765
    Abstract: An adaptor for a fastener driver assembly employs a bi-positionable angle guide assembly mounted to a head having an entry reference surface defining an opening for a fastener. The adaptor provides a proper location and entry angle for the fastener for implementing various structural connections. A pivotal angle guide has a pair of reference engagement edges functionally configured to engage either an upper horizontal member or a lower horizontal member. A locator having a location reference is mounted to the guide assembly. In one mode, the reference edges, together with the location reference, define a proper entry location and normal angle for connecting a horizontal member, which may be either an upper plate or a lower plate, to a rim board or other structural member. The selected adaptor position is achieved by securing the adaptor in one of two stable angular positions relative to the drive axis of the fastener driver assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: R. Timothy Irwin, Mark A. Dicaire, Christopher C. Will, David L. Mathieu, Timothy F. Gillis, Arun Srinivasan Venkatesan
  • Publication number: 20190126446
    Abstract: A dual positionable adaptor for a fastener driver assembly employs a tandem guide assembly mounted to a guide head which has an entry reference surface defining an opening for a fastener to provide a proper location and entry angle for the fastener. A pair of wings each defines a pair of reference engagement edges which engage either an upper horizontal member or a lower horizontal member. The wings, together with the entry reference surface, define a proper entry location and angle for connecting a vertical stud to either an upper plate or a lower plate. The selected adaptor position is achieved by securing the adaptor in one of two angular positions relative to the tube axis of the fastener driver assembly. The wings are also affixed with squirrel claws to lock the adaptor in place for installing the fastener. The adaptor also includes flush indicators to indicate that the proper flush position of the reference surface against the vertical member is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: R. Timothy Irwin, Mark A. Dicaire, Christopher C. Will, David L. Mathieu, Timothy F. Gillis
  • Patent number: 8581903
    Abstract: A system and method for converting data generated in an computer engineering design software component to an alternate format usable by a variety of alternate software components is provided. Engineering data from a project having a plurality of objects is provided. Objects are selected from the project for conversion and transportation to one of the alternate software components. The selected objects are converted to an alternate format, transported to the alternate software component and regenerated by the alternate software component in its own environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: HNTB Holdings Ltd
    Inventors: Brian W. Trotta, Christopher C. Wills, Juan A. Uribe
  • Publication number: 20100149180
    Abstract: A system and method for converting data generated in an computer engineering design software component to an alternate format usable by a variety of alternate software components is provided. Engineering data from a project having a plurality of objects is provided. Objects are selected from the project for conversion and transportation to one of the alternate software components. The selected objects are converted to an alternate format, transported to the alternate software component and regenerated by the alternate software component in its own environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: HNTB HOLDINGS LTD
    Inventors: Brian W. Trotta, Christopher C. Wills, Juan A. Uribe
  • Patent number: 7714860
    Abstract: A system and method for converting data generated in an computer engineering design software component to an alternate format usable by a variety of alternate software components is provided. Engineering data from a project having a plurality of objects is provided. Objects are selected from the project for conversion and transportation to one of the alternate software components. The selected objects are converted to an alternate format, transported to the alternate software component and regenerated by the alternate software component in its own environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: HNTB Holdings Ltd
    Inventors: Brian W. Trotta, Christopher C. Wills, Juan A. Uribe
  • Patent number: 7002573
    Abstract: A system and method for converting data generated in an computer engineering design software component to an alternate format usable by a variety of alternate software components is provided. Engineering data from a project having a plurality of objects is provided. Objects are selected from the project for conversion and transportation to one of the alternate software components. The selected objects are converted to an alternate format, transported to the alternate software component and regenerated by the alternate software component in its own environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: 1914 Holding Company
    Inventors: Brian W. Trotta, Christopher C. Wills, Juan A. Uribe
  • Publication number: 20040140991
    Abstract: A system and method for converting data generated in an computer engineering design software component to an alternate format usable by a variety of alternate software components is provided. Engineering data from a project having a plurality of objects is provided. Objects are selected from the project for conversion and transportation to one of the alternate software components. The selected objects are converted to an alternate format, transported to the alternate software component and regenerated by the alternate software component in its own environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Applicant: HNTB Ltd
    Inventors: Brian W. Trotta, Christopher C. Wills, Juan A. Uribe