Patents by Inventor Joshua M. Helstrom

Joshua M. Helstrom 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).

  • Fastener removal socket
    Patent number: 9937607
    Abstract: A tool, such as, a socket, that is adapted to remove a stripped or otherwise difficult to remove fastener. The socket includes a body having first and second ends, a first axial bore in the first end adapted to receive the stripped or cylindrical fastener head, and one or more cutting channels in the body between the first and second ends forming internal cutting edges adapted to engage the stripped or cylindrical fastener head. The one or more cutting apertures may have an elongated diamond-like shape and extend a portion of the way around the body and toward the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Joshua M Helstrom, Matthew D Patterson
  • FASTENER REMOVAL SOCKET
    Publication number: 20150336251
    Abstract: A tool, such as, a socket, that is adapted to remove a stripped or otherwise difficult to remove fastener. The socket includes a body having first and second ends, a first axial bore in the first end adapted to receive the stripped or cylindrical fastener head, and one or more cutting channels in the body between the first and second ends forming internal cutting edges adapted to engage the stripped or cylindrical fastener head. The one or more cutting apertures may have an elongated diamond-like shape and extend a portion of the way around the body and toward the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Joshua M. Helstrom, Matthew D. Patterson