Patents by Inventor Kyle Steffen

Kyle Steffen 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).

  • Vibration isolator for a pneumatic pole or backfill tamper
    Patent number: 7540336
    Abstract: A vibration isolation assembly is provided for use with a backfill tamper. In use, the vibration isolation assembly can be disposed between a handle and a percussion mechanism of the tamper and absorbs kickback forces from the percussion mechanism during backfill tamper operation. In one embodiment, the assembly includes an elongated conduit member that defines a passageway that allows compressed air to pass through the member to the percussion mechanism and a vibration dampening piston arrangement for absorbing feedback forces from the percussion mechanism during backfill tamper operation. The assembly may further include a spring arrangement for dampening vibration emanating from the piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: M-B-W Inc.
    Inventor: Kyle Steffen
  • Vibration isolator for a pneumatic pole or backfill tamper
    Publication number: 20060272837
    Abstract: A vibration isolation assembly is provided for use with a backfill tamper. In use, the vibration isolation assembly can be disposed between a handle and a percussion mechanism of the tamper and absorbs kickback forces from the percussion mechanism during backfill tamper operation. In one embodiment, the assembly includes an elongated conduit member that defines a passageway that allows compressed air to pass through the member to the percussion mechanism and a vibration dampening piston arrangement for absorbing feedback forces from the percussion mechanism during backfill tamper operation. The assembly may further include a spring arrangement for dampening vibration emanating from the piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventor: Kyle Steffen