Patents by Inventor Joseph E. Dukehart

Joseph E. Dukehart 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).

  • High speed bolt dispenser
    Patent number: 10065279
    Abstract: A method and a system for dispensing bolts are provided. The system includes a dispensing cartridge including a dispensing tube and a dispensing section. The dispensing tube includes a first end, a second end, and a passage provided between the first end and the second end. The passage is configured to store a plurality of bolts to be supplied to the dispensing tube through the first end such that the bolts are moved through the passage. The dispensing section is located near the second end of the dispensing tube and is configured to dispense the bolts one at a time from the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Neumeier, Ryan M. Johnson, Joseph E. Dukehart, Kurt Ehemann, Chris Evers
  • HIGH SPEED BOLT DISPENSER
    Publication number: 20160144469
    Abstract: A method and a system for dispensing bolts are provided. The system includes a dispensing cartridge including a dispensing tube and a dispensing section. The dispensing tube includes a first end, a second end, and a passage provided between the first end and the second end. The passage is configured to store a plurality of bolts to be supplied to the dispensing tube through the first end such that the bolts are moved through the passage. The dispensing section is located near the second end of the dispensing tube and is configured to dispense the bolts one at a time from the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Samuel J. NEUMEIER, Ryan M. Johnson, Joseph E. Dukehart, Kurt Ehemann, Chris Evers
  • Super high speed bolt delivery system
    Patent number: 9299209
    Abstract: A method of dispensing bolts includes a step of forming a column of bolts on top of one another. The column includes an upper end and a lower end. A shank portion of each of the bolts is oriented toward the lower end. The method further includes steps of moving the column of bolts and dispensing a bolt at a time from the lower end. A bolt dispensing system is provided and includes a dispensing tube and a dispensing section. The dispensing section is located near an end of the dispensing tube and is configured to dispense bolts one at a time from the end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Neumeier, Joseph E. Dukehart, Kurt Ehemann
  • High speed bolt dispenser
    Patent number: 9278798
    Abstract: A method and a system for dispensing bolts are provided. The system includes a dispensing cartridge including a dispensing tube and a dispensing section. The dispensing tube includes a first end, a second end, and a passage provided between the first end and the second end. The passage is configured to store a plurality of bolts to be supplied to the dispensing tube through the first end such that the bolts are moved through the passage. The dispensing section is located near the second end of the dispensing tube and is configured to dispense the bolts one at a time from the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Neumeier, Ryan M. Johnson, Joseph E. Dukehart, Kurt Ehemann, Chris Evers
  • SUPER HIGH SPEED BOLT DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140263386
    Abstract: A method of dispensing bolts includes a step of forming a column of bolts on top of one another. The column includes an upper end and a lower end. A shank portion of each of the bolts is oriented toward the lower end. The method further includes steps of moving the column of bolts and dispensing a bolt at a time from the lower end. A bolt dispensing system is provided and includes a dispensing tube and a dispensing section. The dispensing section is located near an end of the dispensing tube and is configured to dispense bolts one at a time from the end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Neumeier, Joseph E. Dukehart, Kurt Ehemann
  • HIGH SPEED BOLT DISPENSER
    Publication number: 20140076913
    Abstract: A method and a system for dispensing bolts are provided. The system includes a dispensing cartridge including a dispensing tube and a dispensing section. The dispensing tube includes a first end, a second end, and a passage provided between the first end and the second end. The passage is configured to store a plurality of bolts to be supplied to the dispensing tube through the first end such that the bolts are moved through the passage. The dispensing section is located near the second end of the dispensing tube and is configured to dispense the bolts one at a time from the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Samuel J. Neumeier, Ryan M. Johnson, Joseph E. Dukehart, Kurt Ehemann, Chris Evers