Patents by Inventor E. Jonathan Wendling

E. Jonathan Wendling 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).

  • Fastener detection and firing control system for powered fastener driving tools
    Patent number: 5911350
    Abstract: A fastener detection system is provided for both internal combustion and powder actuated fastener driving tools, and similar powered fastener driving tools. A sensor disposed at a portion of a fastener supply path detects the presence or absence of a fastener. In the combustion tool, either or both of fuel delivery and combustion ignition are disabled when no fastener is detected. In the powder actuated tool an indicator notifies an operator when the sensor detects the absence of a fastener. The indicator may also be incorporated into the combustion tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Richard P. Bolger, G. Michael Velan, George G. Dewey, E. Jonathan Wendling
  • Fastener detection and firing control system for powered fastener driving tools
    Patent number: 5794831
    Abstract: A fastener detection system is provided for both internal combustion and powder actuated fastener driving tools, and similar powered fastener driving tools. A sensor disposed at a portion of a fastener supply path detects the presence or absence of a fastener. In the combustion tool, either or both of fuel delivery and combustion ignition are disabled when no fastener is detected. In the powder actuated tool an indicator notifies an operator when the sensor detects the absence of a fastener. The indicator may also be incorporated into the combustion tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: G. Michael Velan, Richard P. Bolger, George G. Dewey, E. Jonathan Wendling