Patents by Inventor Daniel B. Guptail

Daniel B. Guptail 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: 11605520
    Abstract: A fuse assembly having an end cap that includes a recessed retention body. The recessed retention body can include first and second retention walls and an engagement surface. The first and second retention walls can extend at least in a generally outwardly direction from the retention surface to an outer surface of the end cap, and extend between first and second ends of the first end cap in a direction that is generally parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the fuse assembly. The engagement surface can have one or more walls that downwardly and outwardly extend in divergent directions from an apex of the engagement surface and toward a corresponding one of the first or second retention walls. The apex can be positioned at a central location between the first and second retention walls, and extends in a direction that is generally parallel to the central longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: ABB SCHWEIZ AG
    Inventors: Aaron M. Motes, Charles B. Bentley, Jr., Daniel B. Guptail, Matthew D. Cawood
  • Publication number: 20220310347
    Abstract: A fuse assembly having an end cap that includes a recessed retention body. The recessed retention body can include first and second retention walls and an engagement surface. The first and second retention walls can extend at least in a generally outwardly direction from the retention surface to an outer surface of the end cap, and extend between first and second ends of the first end cap in a direction that is generally parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the fuse assembly. The engagement surface can have one or more walls that downwardly and outwardly extend in divergent directions from an apex of the engagement surface and toward a corresponding one of the first or second retention walls. The apex can be positioned at a central location between the first and second retention walls, and extends in a direction that is generally parallel to the central longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Aaron M. Motes, Charles B. Bentley, JR., Daniel B. Guptail, Matthew D. Cawood
  • Patent number: 9206558
    Abstract: A rail vehicle includes a reciprocation system comprised of independently movable work heads for carrying out rail maintenance operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: HARSCO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Victor Vargas, Eric M. Carter, Lee Bolton, Daniel B. Guptail
  • Publication number: 20140352569
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a rail vehicle having a reciprocation system comprised of independently movable work heads for carrying out rail maintenance operations. Related methods of operation of the rail vehicle and associated reciprocation system are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Victor VARGAS, Eric M. CARTER, Lee BOLTON, Daniel B. GUPTAIL
  • Patent number: 7008031
    Abstract: An improved method and apparatus of attaching upper and lower component members of a tool storage assembly. The method and apparatus comprises at least one aperture located on a top ceiling portion of the lower component member, an L-shaped attachment bracket with its short leg penetrating the apertures in the ceiling portion, a supporting means on the bottom of the upper component member, and a fastening means for securing a long leg of the L-shaped attachment bracket to the supporting means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: David A. Doerflinger, Daniel B. Guptail
  • Publication number: 20040119380
    Abstract: An improved method and apparatus of attaching upper and lower component members of a tool storage assembly. The method and apparatus comprises at least one aperture located on a top ceiling portion of the lower component member, an L-shaped attachment bracket with its short leg penetrating the apertures in the ceiling portion, a supporting means on the bottom of the upper component member, and a fastening means for securing a long leg of the L-shaped attachment bracket to the supporting means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: David A. Doerflinger, Daniel B. Guptail