Patents by Inventor Dale R. Swenson

Dale R. Swenson 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: 8042774
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a control panel mount having one or more strain relief features. The mount has a base and a tether. The tether has a first end and a second end. The first end of the tether is rotatably connected to the base. The second end of the tether is adapted to receive a cable tie.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David R. Davis, Dale R. Swenson, Kevin L. Nelson, Daniel J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20100084518
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a control panel mount having one or more strain relief features. The mount has a base and a tether. The tether has a first end and a second end. The first end of the tether is rotatably connected to the base. The second end of the tether is adapted to receive a cable tie.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: David R. Davis, Dale R. Swenson, Kevin L. Nelson, Daniel J. Smith
  • Patent number: 5901808
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting an oil cooler to a motorcycle having a regulator. The method includes the steps of detaching the regulator from the first location on the motorcycle, mounting the oil cooler to the motorcycle substantially at the first location, and relocating the regulator to a second location on the motorcycle. The invention may be provided in an oil cooler adapter kit including an oil cooler and a mounting bracket having a frame mount portion, an oil cooler mount portion, and a regulator mount portion. The kit may further include spacers that extend from the frame to the regulator mount portion of the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
    Inventors: Dale R. Swenson, William A. Scheiding, Scott Stonecipher
  • Patent number: 5823069
    Abstract: A method of making a hand grip including positioning within a mold cavity a tubular member having a sidewall with at least one opening in the sidewall, and injecting fluid resilient material into the cavity and between the tubular member and a core. The method further includes flowing a portion of the liquid resilient material through the opening to form a raised portion that protrudes through the opening in the tubular member, and curing the resilient material. The flowing step comprises flowing fluid resilient material through both the opening and through the open end, and onto the outer surface of the tubular member adjacent the peripheries of the opening and open end such that the resilient material is mechanically coupled to the tubular member adjacent both the opening and the open end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
    Inventors: Michael A. Roark, James A. Searles, Dale R. Swenson, Phillip Downey, Scott W. Stonecipher
  • Patent number: 4171666
    Abstract: Apparatus for successively fabricating slotted partition strips for use in assembling multi-cell partitions utilized in cartons, crates and the like as characterized by construction providing for adjustability thereof for fabrication of varying sizes and types of partition strips, as follows. Devices supply a continuous length of material such as paper board. Devices successively transversely cut the continuous length of material into individual strips of desired height. Devices are provided for varying the height of the strips cut by the strip cutting devices. Devices successively longitudinally cut a desired number of spaced-apart slots in each of the strips extending inwardly a desired distance from the leading cut edge thereof to define a predetermined number of flaps on the leading edge. Adjustment devices are provided for varying the height of the slots cut in the strips by the slot cutting devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1979
    Assignee: Sonoco Products Company
    Inventors: Dale R. Swenson, Sidney E. Moore, Hurley R. Brooking, Harlan L. Carroll
  • Patent number: 4170170
    Abstract: Apparatus for successively fabricating and assembling multi-cell partitions, having a plurality of intermeshing transverse and longitudinal partition strips for use in cartons, crates and the like, is characterized by providing for continuous movement of the partition strips, assembly of the partition strips in a collapsed condition, and adjustability of the apparatus for fabrication and assembly of varying sizes and types of partitions to provide desired speed and versatility for commercial operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1979
    Assignee: Sonoco Products Company
    Inventors: Marion W. Beasley, Dale R. Swenson, Sidney E. Moore, Hurley R. Brooking, Harlan L. Carroll
  • Patent number: D402928
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
    Inventors: Dale R. Swenson, Wyatt Fuller, Sandy McDonald
  • Patent number: D411148
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
    Inventors: Dale R. Swenson, Wyatt Fuller, Sandy McDonald