Patents by Inventor Edward A. Dries

Edward A. Dries 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: 7698979
    Abstract: A biasing assembly for a punching device that includes a punch support member adapted to support a punch and including a head portion and a main portion extending from the head portion. The main portion has a recessed surface. A retaining member is coupled to the punch support member with the punch support member being slidable with respect to the retaining member. A coupling member is disposed between the main portion of the punch support member and the retaining member. A portion of the coupling member engages the recessed surface. A biasing member is supported between the head portion of the punch support member and the retaining member. The punch support member is movable between at least first and second positions with respect to the coupling member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Amada Tool America, Inc.
    Inventors: Fumitaka Sugizaki, Hitoshi Iizuka, Edward A. Dries
  • Publication number: 20080142056
    Abstract: A fluid coupling assembly is provided for releasably connecting a wash fluid supply line of a dishwasher to an upper spray arm assembly of the dishwasher. The fluid conduit assembly includes an extensible tower that is moved into an extended position, engaging the coupling of a feed tube for the upper spray arm assembly for the dishwasher when wash fluid is passed therethrough, and is automatically disconnected and moves to a retracted, non-engaging position when the flow of wash fluid is discontinued so as not to interfere with the sliding movement of the upper and lower dish racks of the dishwasher for loading and unloading of dishes therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: John Edward Dries, Jerry Wayne Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20060060046
    Abstract: A biasing assembly for a punching device that includes a punch support member adapted to support a punch and including a head portion and a main portion extending from the head portion. The main portion has a recessed surface. A retaining member is coupled to the punch support member with the punch support member being slidable with respect to the retaining member. A coupling member is disposed between the main portion of the punch support member and the retaining member. A portion of the coupling member engages the recessed surface. A biasing member is supported between the head portion of the punch support member and the retaining member. The punch support member is movable between at least first and second positions with respect to the coupling member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventors: Fumitaka Sugizaki, Hitoshi Iizuka, Edward Dries
  • Patent number: 6047621
    Abstract: An adjustable punch tool assembly has quick release mechanisms which provide for rapid removal and replacement of the stripper plate and punch without the use of tools. The stripper plate quick release mechanism includes slides mounted for axial movement along a front end of the guide. The lower portion of each slide has an opening provided therethrough for receiving a spring-loaded button protruding from the outer surface of the guide. Ball bearings are provided for radial movement between the circumferential groove in the outer edge of the stripper plate and the annular, sloped grooves located along the upper, inner surfaces of the slides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: Elba Electronetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward A. Dries, Hitoshi Iizuka