Patents by Inventor Henry Sim

Henry Sim 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: 10556808
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to fluid filtration, such as, for example, filtration systems and methods, filtration units, pitchers, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: A. O. SMITH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Duane Gilbert, David Rinaldis, Henry Sim, Arthur Kwun, Martin Leugers, Josh Druker, Stephen Senatore, Kevin Simmons, Wes Russell
  • Publication number: 20190256371
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to fluid filtration, such as, for example, filtration systems and methods, filtration units, pitchers, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Duane Gilbert, David Rinaldis, Henry Sim, Arthur Kwun, Martin Leugers, Josh Druker, Stephen Senatore, Kevin Simmons, Wes Russell
  • Patent number: 9199365
    Abstract: A tool for gaining leverage and facilitating the removal of a motor vehicle's ball joints during service. The tool comprises a bar with a gusset that provides for an attachable/detachable tool head that may be rotated 180 degrees, set to a left or right hook, and or moved in placement from front to back of the bars end. Additionally the present invention has a chain hookup set for gaining better access to the ball joints and a removable foam cover to provide for a more comfortable use while straddling the bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Inventor: Henry Sim
  • Publication number: 20140332478
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to fluid filtration, such as, for example, filtration systems and methods, filtration units, pitchers, and components thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Duane Gilbert, JR., Wes Russell, David Rinaldis, Henry Sim, Arthur Kwun, Martin Leugers, Josh Druker, Stephen Senatore, Kevin Simmons
  • Publication number: 20140124429
    Abstract: Filtration systems, such as those having a pitcher that includes a lid, a base configured to be coupled to the lid such that the base and the lid cooperate to define a container configured to hold fluid, and a divider separating the container into two compartments that are alongside but not over/under each other and a filter base configured to be coupled to the pitcher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: David Rinaldis, Henry Sim, Arthur Kwun, Martin Leugers, Josh Druker, Stephen Senatore, Kevin Simmons, Mark Mcnally, Graham Faulknor
  • Patent number: 8375545
    Abstract: An automotive tool serving as a pinch bar and lever for gripping an automotive suspension workpiece between first and second tool elements and an extended handle for increasing force to free the workpiece from its fastened position. Alternately, the first and second tool elements can be positioned against opposing workpieces to free one from the other again using the extended handle to amplify the applied force causing separation. The tool is designed for the automotive repair industry in the removal and installation of suspension members, such as CV joints, ball joints, struts, etc that require the dismantling of parts that have bonded due to dirt, wear and electrolytic reactions, such as oxidation, resulting in time intensive and hazardous tasks depending on the inventiveness of the mechanic in performing the separation task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Inventor: Henry Sim
  • Publication number: 20100140574
    Abstract: An automotive tool serving as a pinch bar and lever for gripping an automotive suspension workpiece between first and second tool elements and an extended handle for increasing force to free the workpiece from its fastened position. Alternately, the first and second tool elements can be positioned against opposing workpieces to free one from the other again using the extended handle to amplify the applied force causing separation. The tool is designed for the automotive repair industry in the removal and installation of suspension members, such as CV joints, ball joints, struts, etc that require the dismantling of parts that have bonded due to dirt, wear and electrolytic reactions, such as oxidation, resulting in time intensive and hazardous tasks depending on the inventiveness of the mechanic in performing the separation task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventor: Henry Sim
  • Patent number: 7634845
    Abstract: An automotive tool serving as a pinch bar and lever for gripping an automotive suspension workpiece between first and second tool elements and an extended handle for increasing force to free the workpiece from its fastened position. Alternately, the first and second tool elements can be positioned against opposing workpieces to free one from the other again using the extended handle to amplify the applied force causing separation. The tool is designed for the automotive repair industry in the removal and installation of suspension members, such as CV joints, ball joints, struts, etc that require the dismantling of parts that have bonded due to dirt, wear and electrolytic reactions, such as oxidation, resulting in time intensive and hazardous tasks depending on the inventiveness of the mechanic in performing the separation task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Inventor: Henry Sim
  • Patent number: 6634620
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a special purpose tool for removing control arms 18 from ball joint sockets 24 of vehicles 20. The present invention comprises an elongated handle 22 consisting of steel tubing along with a front end piece 16 made from steel round stock being offset with member 30 from the handle 22. Also a U-shaped bracket 28 is welded to the front end piece wherein the bracket has a hook 34 with a point 38 on the hook for contacting various structures of the vehicle 20. The point 38 of the hook, the front tip 36 and the handle 22 all lie in a single plane so that the tool will not rotate and slip off the work piece. The present invention can also have variously shaped surfaces on the point 38 of the hook and the front tip 36 for contacting various structures on a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventor: Henry Sim
  • Publication number: 20030075710
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a special purpose tool for removing control arms 18 from ball joint sockets 24 of vehicles 20. The present invention comprises an elongated handle 22 consisting of steel tubing along with a front end piece 16 made from steel round stock being offset with member 30 from the handle 22. Also a U-shaped bracket 28 is welded to the front end piece wherein the bracket has a hook 34 with a point 38 on the hook for contacting various structures of the vehicle 20. The point 38 of the hook, the front tip 36 and the handle 22 all lie in a single plane so that the tool will not rotate and slip off the work piece. The present invention can also have variously shaped surfaces on the point 38 of the hook and the front tip 36 for contacting various structures on a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventor: Henry Sim