Patents by Inventor David Doerflinger

David Doerflinger 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: 10959521
    Abstract: A corner reinforcement gusset with a radial or other shaped cutout at an internal corner of the gusset. The cutout can alleviate the stresses at that corner and reduce failure. The gusset can therefore better reinforce an enclosure or other object to maintain the structural stability of the object better than prior art gussets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: David Curry, William T. Sharp, Todd Stevenson, Daniel Eggert, David Doerflinger
  • Publication number: 20180317654
    Abstract: A corner reinforcement gusset with a radial or other shaped cutout at an internal corner of the gusset. The cutout can alleviate the stresses at that corner and reduce failure. The gusset can therefore better reinforce an enclosure or other object to maintain the structural stability of the object better than prior art gussets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: David Curry, William T. Sharp, Todd Stevenson, Daniel Eggert, David Doerflinger
  • Patent number: 9980020
    Abstract: A remote locking system for a storage unit that allows a user device including a security token to remotely lock or unlock the storage unit. The user can include software or an application that communicates with the storage unit to provide locking statuses and tamper alerts for the storage unit. The storage unit can include a proximity sensor so the unit is unlocked when an authorized user device is within a certain distance of the storage unit. The system can further include a timer that disables communication between the user device and storage unit after a predetermined inactive period, so as to reduce cross-talk and power consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: William T. Sharp, David Doerflinger, Daniel Eggert
  • Publication number: 20070007090
    Abstract: A brake system for a vehicle having a plurality of wheels and a frame comprising a mechanically actuated braking assembly operably coupled with at least one of the wheels and being operable between braking and non-braking conditions, a handle coupled to the braking assembly and being mounted to the frame for pivotal movement about a substantially horizontal axis between first and second positions in each of which the braking assembly is in the braking condition, and an actuating mechanism responsive to movement of the handle from either of the first and second positions for actuating the braking assembly into the non-braking condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: David Doerflinger, Daniel Guptail
  • Publication number: 20050115776
    Abstract: A brake system for a vehicle having a plurality of wheels and a frame comprising a mechanically actuated braking assembly operably coupled with at least one of the wheels and being operable between braking and non-braking conditions, a handle coupled to the braking assembly and being mounted to the frame for pivotal movement about a substantially horizontal axis between first and second positions in each of which the braking assembly is in the braking condition, and an actuating mechanism responsive to movement of the handle from either of the first and second positions for actuating the braking assembly into the non-braking condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: David Doerflinger, Daniel Guptail