Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Szucs

Jeffrey Szucs 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).

  • BIPOD SUPPORT FOR HANDHELD DRAIN CLEANING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20240084959
    Abstract: A bipod support for a drain cleaning machine is described. The bipod support includes a base, a plurality of legs, a retaining member, and a latch. The retaining member and latch are configured to engage and secure the drain cleaning machine to the bipod support. The bipod support enables rocking movement of the drain cleaning machine while supporting the weight of the machine. Also described are related methods of use of the bipod support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Emily Jo SPINELLI, Kaylin JACOBSEN, Sarah MICHAUD, Jeffrey SZUCS, Alex M. COLE, Michael J. RUTKOWSKI, Nicholas Christopher MAVROS, Jacob SCHNEIDER
  • Transmission array for drain cleaner
    Patent number: 11890655
    Abstract: Systems for energizing a drain cleaning cable within a drain line or other region of interest are described. A signal transmitter on an end portion of the cable enables the cable end portion to be sensed or located when in a pipe or conduit underground. Also described are electrically conductive drivetrains for transferring rotary power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignees: Jetter Pro Inc., Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Nicholas Christopher Mavros, Jeffrey Szucs, Jeff Albertini, Alex Michael Cole
  • COMPRESSION COUPLING FOR DRAIN CLEANING CABLE
    Publication number: 20230097086
    Abstract: A cable coupling for use with rotating cables is described. The cable coupling comprises a ferrule, a compression die, an adapter die, and a threaded nut cap. In particular versions, the cable coupling is used with high speed drain cleaning cables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey SZUCS, Alex Michael COLE
  • TRANSMISSION ARRAY FOR DRAIN CLEANER
    Publication number: 20210291238
    Abstract: Systems for energizing a drain cleaning cable within a drain line or other region of interest are described. A signal transmitter on an end portion of the cable enables the cable end portion to be sensed or located when in a pipe or conduit underground. Also described are electrically conductive drivetrains for transferring rotary power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Nicholas Christopher MAVROS, Jeffrey SZUCS, Jeff ALBERTINI, Alex Michael COLE
  • TORQUE LIMITER FOR POWERED DRAIN CLEANER
    Publication number: 20210205863
    Abstract: A torque limiter and a retrievable chain knocker tool, each separately configured for use with a drain cleaning apparatus are described. The drain cleaning apparatus includes a drum housing defining an interior region, a cable carrier rotatably mounted within the housing interior region, and a transmission assembly operatively configured for transferring rotary power to an end portion of flexible cable retained in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Michael J. RUTKOWSKI, Mitchell BARTON, Alex Michael COLE, Donald M. EMBREE, Nicholas Christopher MAVROS, Jeffrey SZUCS
  • POWERED DRAIN CLEANER WITH FLEX SHAFT
    Publication number: 20210172162
    Abstract: Drain cleaners are described that include rotatable drums which retain drain cleaning cable. Mounted on the rotatable drum is a motor and optional gearbox for imparting rotation to the drain cleaning cable. The drain cleaners can also include a cable clamp mounted on the rotatable drum. The drain cleaners are configured such that the rotatable drum is free of positional preference regardless of orientation of the drain cleaner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Alex Michael COLE, Jeffrey SZUCS, Jacob SCHNEIDER, Michael J. RUTKOWSKI
  • SOFT START FOR POWER TOOL WITH MOMENTARY SWITCH AND MECHANICAL DIRECTION SELECTION SWITCH
    Publication number: 20210159818
    Abstract: Soft start systems for electrically powered tools are described. The soft start systems use direction feedback signal(s) from a direction selection switch of the power tool. Also described are power tools using such soft start systems. In addition, electrical power circuits using the soft start systems are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Abhishek Suhas MOGHE, Naga PENMETSA, Alex Michael COLE, Jeffrey SZUCS
  • Drain cleaning systems using sheath protected flexible shaft
    Patent number: 10987708
    Abstract: A drain cleaning apparatus is described that uses a FlexShaft type drain cleaning cable. The drain cleaning apparatus includes a drum housing, a rotatable cable carrier mounted within an interior of the drum housing and a transmission assembly for transferring rotary power to an end of a FlexShaft cable residing in the interior of the drum housing. Also described are systems using these apparatuses in combination with a rotary power source such as a drill. In addition, various methods of use are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey Szucs, Alex Michael Cole, Nicholas Christopher Mavros, Billy Odon M. Yrad, Jr., Ken Beyer
  • BIPOD SUPPORT FOR HANDHELD DRAIN CLEANING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20200331040
    Abstract: A bipod support for a drain cleaning machine is described. The bipod support includes a base, a plurality of legs, a retaining member, and a latch. The retaining member and latch are configured to engage and secure the drain cleaning machine to the bipod support. The bipod support enables rocking movement of the drain cleaning machine while supporting the weight of the machine. Also described are related methods of use of the bipod support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Emily Jo SPINELLI, Kaylin COZZENS, Sarah MICHAUD, Jeffrey SZUCS, Alex M. COLE, Michael J. RUTKOWSKI, Nicholas Christopher MAVROS, Jacob SCHNEIDER
  • DRAIN CLEANING SYSTEMS USING SHEATH PROTECTED FLEXIBLE SHAFT
    Publication number: 20200238345
    Abstract: A drain cleaning apparatus is described that uses a FlexShaft type drain cleaning cable. The drain cleaning apparatus includes a drum housing, a rotatable cable carrier mounted within an interior of the drum housing and a transmission assembly for transferring rotary power to an end of a FlexShaft cable residing in the interior of the drum housing. Also described are systems using these apparatuses in combination with a rotary power source such as a drill. In addition, various methods of use are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Nicholas Christopher Mavros, Billy Odon M. Yrad, JR., Jeffrey Szucs, Alex Michael Cole, Ken Beyer
  • Cable movement indicator for plumbing tools
    Patent number: 10233629
    Abstract: Various assemblies for indicating movement and direction of drain cleaning cables used in plumbing tools are described. Generally, the plumbing tools include a cam that is in operable engagement with a guide tube. Upon axial movement of cable relative to the tool, the cam causes reciprocal movement of an indicator. The plumbing tools can additionally include switches and/or electronics in communication with the indicator to thereby provide information or processing of tool operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: RIDGE TOOL COMPANY
    Inventors: Alex M. Cole, Michael J. Rutkowski, Jeffrey Szucs, Jon R. Dunkin
  • Adapters for chain pipe vises
    Patent number: 10105834
    Abstract: Adapters are described which enable a wide array of tools to be secured and/or mounted in a chain pipe vise. Also described are methods of using adapters with chain pipe vises in order to stably mount tools in the chain pipe vise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: RIDGE TOOL COMPANY
    Inventors: James E. Hamm, Harald Krondorfer, Michael J. Rutkowski, Jeffrey Szucs
  • CABLE MOVEMENT INDICATOR FOR PLUMBING TOOLS
    Publication number: 20180080212
    Abstract: Various assemblies for indicating movement and direction of drain cleaning cables used in plumbing tools are described. Generally, the plumbing tools include a cam that is in operable engagement with a guide tube. Upon axial movement of cable relative to the tool, the cam causes reciprocal movement of an indicator. The plumbing tools can additionally include switches and/or electronics in communication with the indicator to thereby provide information or processing of tool operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Alex M. Cole, Michael J. Rutkowski, Jeffrey Szucs, Jon R. Dunkin
  • ADAPTERS FOR CHAIN PIPE VISES
    Publication number: 20170129094
    Abstract: Adapters are described which enable a wide array of tools to be secured and/or mounted in a chain pipe vise. Also described are methods of using adapters with chain pipe vises in order to stably mount tools in the chain pipe vise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: James E. Hamm, Harald Krondorfer, Michael J. Rutkowski, Jeffrey Szucs
  • Coupling
    Patent number: D834930
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: RIDGE TOOL COMPANY
    Inventors: Jeffrey Szucs, Christopher Schmauder
  • Coupling
    Patent number: D838582
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: RIDGE TOOL COMPANY
    Inventors: Jeffrey Szucs, Christopher Schmauder
  • Plumbing tool
    Patent number: D1000022
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Billy Odon M. Yrad, Jr., Alex M. Cole, Jeffrey Szucs