Patents by Inventor Eric Frei

Eric Frei 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).

  • Welding cable insulation method and apparatus
    Patent number: 6797923
    Abstract: A housing for a cable adapter assembly is featured. The housing may comprise a plurality of pieces that may be secured together, each piece forming a portion of the housing. The housing also may comprise a single piece having portions that are secured to each other around the welding cable adapter to form the housing. The single piece housing may be hinged. The housing may house a welding cable connector and the welding cable adapter. A method of converting a welding cable connector from one type of connector to another also is featured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: David Delgado, Eric Frei
  • Welding cable insulation method and apparatus
    Publication number: 20030209524
    Abstract: A housing for a cable adapter assembly is featured. The housing may comprise a plurality of pieces that may be secured together, each piece forming a portion of the housing. The housing also may comprise a single piece having portions that are secured to each other around the welding cable adapter to form the housing. The single piece housing may be hinged. The housing may house a welding cable connector and the welding cable adapter. A method of converting a welding cable connector from one type of connector to another also is featured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: David Delgado, Eric Frei