Patents by Inventor Jacob Hunter

Jacob Hunter 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: 11242750
    Abstract: An adjustable lattice girder includes a first lattice girder portion having a first end and a second end positioned opposite the first end, with the first lattice girder portion having a first connection member, and a second lattice girder portion having a first end and a second end positioned opposite the first end, with the second lattice girder portion having a second connection member configured to engage the first connection member. The first connection member is slidable relative to the second connection member between a first position corresponding to a first distance between the second end of the first lattice girder portion and the first end of the second lattice girder portion, and a second position corresponding to a second distance between the second end of the first lattice girder portion and the first end of the second lattice girder portion. The first distance different than the second distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: FCI Holdings Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Stankus, Dakota Faulkner, Jacob Hunter, John J. Breedlove, James Edward Pinkley
  • Patent number: 11045934
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus, system and method for replacing seats utilizing a hydraulic pancake jack that may be utilized with a valve seat puller, which may include an air return system and or a spring return system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Inventor: Jacob Hunter
  • Publication number: 20210156251
    Abstract: An adjustable lattice girder includes a first lattice girder portion having a first end and a second end positioned opposite the first end, with the first lattice girder portion having a first connection member, and a second lattice girder portion having a first end and a second end positioned opposite the first end, with the second lattice girder portion having a second connection member configured to engage the first connection member. The first connection member is slidable relative to the second connection member between a first position corresponding to a first distance between the second end of the first lattice girder portion and the first end of the second lattice girder portion, and a second position corresponding to a second distance between the second end of the first lattice girder portion and the first end of the second lattice girder portion. The first distance different than the second distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: John C. Stankus, Dakota Faulkner, Jacob Hunter, John J. Breedlove, James Edward Pinkley
  • Patent number: 10814409
    Abstract: A hole cutting apparatus for cutting a hole in a tubular structure, which includes a center shaft, a slide mount rotatably attached to the center shaft, a slide rail slidably attached to the slide mount; a cutter attachable to the slide rail so as to move with the slide rail, and a cutter height roller attached to the cutter. The cutter height roller is structured and arranged to maintain the cutter at a distance from a cutting surface of the tubular structure as the hole is cut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: HYPERLOOP TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Jacob Hunter
  • Patent number: 10265839
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus, system and method for replacing seats utilizing J-shaped hooks on a puller shaft that may be compressed to pass through the seat and expand back to engage the seat from below for pulling upward and removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Inventor: Jacob Hunter
  • Patent number: 10179397
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus, system and method for replacing seats utilizing J-shaped hooks on a puller shaft that may be compressed to pass through the seat and expand back to engage the seat from below for pulling upward and removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Inventor: Jacob Hunter
  • Publication number: 20180021864
    Abstract: A hole cutting apparatus for cutting a hole in a tubular structure, which includes a center shaft, a slide mount rotatably attached to the center shaft, a slide rail slidably attached to the slide mount; a cutter attachable to the slide rail so as to move with the slide rail, and a cutter height roller attached to the cutter. The cutter height roller is structured and arranged to maintain the cutter at a distance from a cutting surface of the tubular structure as the hole is cut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Hyperloop Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacob HUNTER
  • Patent number: 9579779
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus, system and method for replacing seats utilizing spring loaded J-shaped hooks on a puller shaft that may be compressed to pass through the seat and expand back to original form to engage the seat from below for pulling upward and removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Inventor: Jacob Hunter