Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Swiatowy

Jeffrey Swiatowy 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).

  • FUSION BONDED EPOXY REMOVAL TOOL
    Publication number: 20180345459
    Abstract: A tool for removing fusion bonded epoxy coating from the surface of a pipe has an elongate rotatable shaft suitable for being received in a rotating tool holder of a machine. Extending radially outward of the distal end of the shaft are a plurality of fingers, the outer ends of which are spaced apart. Each of the fingers is made of a spring metal, and at the distal end of each finger is an abrasive pad having diamond particles embedded in soft metal. Spring force is independently applied by each spring finger to its associated abrasive pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Jeffrey Swiatowy
  • Severing and beveling tool
    Patent number: 8961077
    Abstract: A tool for both severing the end of a pipe and beveling the cut end includes a spiral cutting mill having an elongate end received in the bore of a frustoconical shell cutter. The shell cutter is locked for rotation with the cutting mill such that a single tool has two cutting surfaces, one for severing a length of pipe and one for beveling the outer edge thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Illlinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Swiatowy
  • Torque multiplier for valve turning machine
    Patent number: 8851121
    Abstract: A vehicle with devices thereon for exercising the valves of a municipal water system includes a first arm with a valve turning machine at its outer end. A second arm is also attached to the vehicle, the second arm having a torque multiplier head having an input end and an output. A connector connects the valve turning machine to the input and the output of the torque multiplier applies increased torque to the stem of a valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Illlinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Ferrar, Jeffrey Swiatowy, Greg Drzewiecki
  • Torque Multiplier for Valve Turning Machine
    Publication number: 20120138830
    Abstract: A vehicle with devices thereon for exercising the valves of a municipal water system includes a first arm with a valve turning machine at its outer end. A second arm is also attached to the vehicle, the second arm having a torque multiplier head having an input end and an output. A connector connects the valve turning machine to the input and the output of the torque multiplier applies increased torque to the stem of a valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Scott Ferrar, Jeffrey Swiatowy, Greg Drzewiecki
  • Severing and Beveling Tool
    Publication number: 20110097163
    Abstract: A tool for both severing the end of a pipe and beveling the cut end includes a spiral cutting mill having an elongate end received in the bore of a frustoconical shell cutter. The shell cutter is locked for rotation with the cutting mill such that a single tool has two cutting surfaces, one for severing a length of pipe and one for beveling the outer edge thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Swiatowy
  • Fusion Bonded Epoxy Removal Tool
    Publication number: 20110097979
    Abstract: A tool for removing fusion bonded epoxy coating from the surface of a pipe has an elongate rotatable shaft suitable for being received in a rotating tool holder of a machine. Extending radially outward of the distal end of the shaft are a plurality of fingers, the outer ends of which are spaced apart. Each of the fingers is made of a spring metal, and at the distal end of each finger is an abrasive pad having diamond particles embedded in soft metal. Spring force is independently applied by each spring finger to its associated abrasive pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Swiatowy
  • Deep Water Pipe Preparation Machine
    Publication number: 20110097157
    Abstract: A device for preparing an underwater pipe includes a platform having moveable jaws for transporting the platform along a length of pipe. Mounted on the platform is a rotatable frame with a plurality of machines thereon, each of which can perform at least one function towards the preparation of the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Swiatowy, Jacob Williams, Alexander Giberman
  • Tubular casing cutter
    Patent number: 5823255
    Abstract: A machine for cutting a length of pipe has a body with cross-sectional dimensions which are less than the inner diameter of the pipe to be cut. The machine has a plurality of legs which extend radially from the body such that the machine can be fitted within a length of pipe and locked in position by moving the legs radially outward. The machine further has a rotating tool for cutting the inner wall of the length of pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: The E. H. Wachs Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey Swiatowy, Scott Ferrar