Patents by Inventor Gregory L. Gipson

Gregory L. Gipson 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: 5544987
    Abstract: A tool for removing broken threaded fasteners such as seized or damaged Budd nuts mounted on a stud extending from the hub of a dual wheel assembly. The tool includes a base plate which is securable at the Budd nuts adjacent the broken nut by stand-off and fasteners. A cutter is advanceable by a pivotal bar by means of a manually operable adjustment knob. The cutter is rotatable in a busing and has a cutting head with a bore which extends over the damaged nut. Replaceable cutting teeth are carried on the cutting head and when advanced cut through the flange on the damaged Budd nut. The device can be powered by a power tool attachable to the device. A depth guide is provided to assist the mechanic in correctly determining the proper depth of cut. As the cutting head is advanced, the flange portion of the Budd nut is cut away so the inner wheel rim can be removed from the hub and thereafter the remaining shaved Budd nut can be easily removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1996
    Inventor: Gregory L. Gipson
  • Patent number: 4940370
    Abstract: A tool for removing broken threaded fasteners such as a seized or damaged lug mounted on a stud extending from the hub of a dual wheel assembly. The tool includes a pilot member having generally cylindrical exterior surface which defines an axially extending threaded bore engageable with the stud extending through the broken lug. A cutter member has a body defining a guided bore which is engageable about the exterior of said pilot member and is rotatable by means of a power tool. When the cutter member is advanced at least the flange portion of the lug nut is cut away so that the inner wheel rim can be removed from the hub and thereafter the remaining shaved lug nut can be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1990
    Inventor: Gregory L. Gipson