Patents by Inventor David L. Wiens

David L. Wiens 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).

  • JOINING TOOL FOR SIDE-LAPPED JOINTS
    Publication number: 20200040584
    Abstract: A joining tool is disclosed comprising a support; a stationary arm extending from the support at one end, the stationary arm comprising at the opposite end a first jaw; a movable arm pivotally mounted on the stationary arm; the movable arm driveable from the stationary arm in a pivotable motion by an actuator coupled to the moveable arm; and a second jaw coupled to the moveable arm, the moveable arm movable between an activated position in which the second jaw engages the first jaw and an initial position in which the second jaw is spaced from the first jaw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: NUCOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: David L. Wiens
  • Joining tool for side-lapped joints
    Patent number: 10435890
    Abstract: A joining tool is disclosed comprising a support; a stationary arm extending from the support at one end, the stationary arm comprising at the opposite end a first jaw; a movable arm pivotally mounted on the stationary arm; the movable arm driveable from the stationary arm in a pivotable motion by an actuator coupled to the moveable arm; and a second jaw coupled to the moveable arm, the moveable arm movable between an activated position in which the second jaw engages the first jaw and an initial position in which the second jaw is spaced from the first jaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: NUCOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: David L. Wiens