Patents by Inventor Phil Reed
Phil Reed 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).
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Publication number: 20220377971Abstract: A swivel bar is operatively connected by a bracket assembly to a toolbar, such that the swivel bar pivots back and forth in the horizontal plane about a pivot. A resilient device is positioned inside the swivel bar where the pivot is combined to the bracket assembly and extends through the swivel bar. At least one agricultural implement and preferably two agricultural implements are connected to the swivel bar on opposite sides of the pivot.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Applicant: VTI, L.L.C.Inventor: Phil REED
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Publication number: 20220377972Abstract: A first biasing element is positioned between an opening unit and a first frame for urging the opening unit downward. A lateral pivot combines the first biasing element to the first frame to allow for lateral movement in a horizontal plane of the opening unit. A first resilient device is positioned between the closing unit and the first frame to allow for lateral movement about a vertical axis of the closing unit and to urge the closing unit back to a neutral position. A second resilient device is positioned between the closing unit and the first frame to allow for vertical movement about a horizontal axis and to urge the closing unit back to a neutral position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventor: Phil REED
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Patent number: 11310956Abstract: A first biasing element is positioned between an opening unit and a first frame for urging the opening unit downward. A lateral pivot combines the first biasing element to the first frame to allow for lateral movement in a horizontal plane of the opening unit. A first resilient device is positioned between the closing unit and the first frame to allow for lateral movement about a vertical axis of the closing unit and to urge the closing unit back to a neutral position. A second resilient device is positioned between the closing unit and the first frame to allow for vertical movement about a horizontal axis and to urge the closing unit back to a neutral position.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2021Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: VTI, L.L.C.Inventor: Phil Reed
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Patent number: 11304364Abstract: A swivel bar is operatively connected by a bracket assembly to a toolbar, such that the swivel bar pivots back and forth in the horizontal plane about a pivot. A resilient device is positioned inside the swivel bar where the pivot is combined to the bracket assembly and extends through the swivel bar. At least one agricultural implement and preferably two agricultural implements are connected to the swivel bar on opposite sides of the pivot.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2021Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: VTI, L.L.C.Inventor: Phil Reed
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Patent number: 8747408Abstract: In one embodiment, a bone-fastening system includes a handle, a barrel assembly connected to the handle, and a bridge assembly connected to the barrel assembly. The bridge assembly may be configured to receive a first connector element and a second connector element in axial alignment with the first connector element so as to receive a fastening element between the first and second connector elements. The system may also include a control configured to, upon actuation, approximate the first connector element and the second connector element so as to apply compressive pressure to bone portions positioned between the first connector element and the second connector element. A drive mechanism configured to advance the fastening element through the bone portions and connect the first connector element with the second connector element to fasten the bone portions under compression may also be provided with the system.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: US Spine, Inc.Inventors: Mark Falahee, Phil Reed, Doris Blake, Trace R Cawley
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Patent number: 8590871Abstract: A clamping and/or spreading tool comprises a drive for displacement of a push or pull rod to which a movable jaw is fixed with respect to a support carrying a stationary jaw in longitudinal direction of the push and pull rod, said drive comprising a torsion spring and being adapted to enter torque transmitting engagement with the push or pull rod for displacement of the same.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2009Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool CompanyInventors: Manfred Geier, Ralf Strauβ, Phil Reed
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Patent number: 8240647Abstract: A clamping and/or spreading tool comprises a drive for displacement of a push or pull rod to which a movable jaw is fixed with respect to a support carrying a stationary jaw in longitudinal direction of the push and pull rod, the drive comprising a torsion spring and being adapted to enter torque transmitting engagement with the push or pull rod for displacement of the same.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tools GmbHInventors: Manfred Geier, Ralf Strauss, Phil Reed
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Publication number: 20120035613Abstract: In one embodiment, a bone-fastening system includes a handle, a barrel assembly connected to the handle, and a bridge assembly connected to the barrel assembly. The bridge assembly may be configured to receive a first connector element and a second connector element in axial alignment with the first connector element so as to receive a fastening element between the first and second connector elements. The system may also include a control configured to, upon actuation, approximate the first connector element and the second connector element so as to apply compressive pressure to bone portions positioned between the first connector element and the second connector element. A drive mechanism configured to advance the fastening element through the bone portions and connect the first connector element with the second connector element to fasten the bone portions under compression may also be provided with the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: US SPINE, INC.Inventors: Mark Falahee, Phil Reed, Doris Blake, Trace R. Cawley
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Patent number: 8016276Abstract: The invention relates to a clamping and/or spreading tool having a stationary jaw and a support to which the stationary jaw is fixedly connected. A push or pull rod is slideably supported on the support and a movable jaw is fixedly arranged on the push or pull rod, wherein the clamping and/or spreading tool is designed to displace the push or pull rod relative to the fixed jaw in an advance direction. The clamping and/or spreading tool further comprises at least one trigger with at least two lever configurations, wherein a mechanism for switching from a first lever configuration to a second lever configuration is provided. At least two active levers are engageable with the push or pull rod via at least one driver to displace the push or pull rod in an advance direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2004Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool CompanyInventors: Manfred Geier, Ralf Strauβ, Phil Reed
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Patent number: 8002812Abstract: A bone-fastening system includes an implant with a threaded screw, a distal nut with a threaded bore, and a proximal washer which may also be threaded. An instrument for implanting the implant includes a handle and a barrel terminating in a holder for the washer. A c-shaped bridge assembly has a first end connected to the barrel and a second end including a holder for the nut in axial alignment with the washer. A manually operated control on the instrument, coupled to an elongated element in the barrel, causes the washer to move toward the nut, thereby applying compressive pressure to bone portions to be fastened together. A drive mechanism disposed within the barrel has a distal end with a holder for the screw and a proximal end that is turned by a user, thereby advancing the screw through the washer to the nut to fasten the bone portions under compression. The manually operated control is preferably a trigger that is squeezed toward the handle by a user.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: US Spine, Inc.Inventors: Mark Falahee, Phil Reed, Doris Blake, Trace R. Cawley
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Publication number: 20100276860Abstract: A clamping and/or spreading tool comprises a drive for displacement of a push or pull rod to which a movable jaw is fixed with respect to a support carrying a stationary jaw in longitudinal direction of the push and pull rod, the drive comprising a torsion spring and being adapted to enter torque transmitting engagement with the push or pull rod for displacement of the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: Irwin Industrial Tools GmbHInventors: Manfred Geier, Ralf Strauss, Phil Reed
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Patent number: 7735813Abstract: A clamping and/or spreading tool comprises a drive for displacement of a push or pull rod to which a movable jaw is fixed with respect to a support carrying a stationary jaw in longitudinal direction of the push and pull rod, the drive comprising a torsion spring and being adapted to enter torque transmitting engagement with the push or pull rod for displacement of the same.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tools GmbHInventors: Manfred Geier, Ralf Strauss, Phil Reed
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Publication number: 20100084798Abstract: A clamping and/or spreading tool comprises a drive for displacement of a push or pull rod to which a movable jaw is fixed with respect to a support carrying a stationary jaw in longitudinal direction of the push and pull rod, said drive comprising a torsion spring and being adapted to enter torque transmitting engagement with the push or pull rod for displacement of the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: Irwin Industrial Tool CompanyInventors: Manfred Geier, Ralf Strauß, Phil Reed
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Patent number: 7651078Abstract: A clamping and/or spreading tool comprises a drive for displacement of a push or pull rod to which a movable jaw is fixed with respect to a support carrying a stationary jaw in longitudinal direction of the push and pull rod, said drive comprising a torsion spring and being adapted to enter torque transmitting engagement with the push or pull rod for displacement of the same.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2004Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool CompanyInventors: Manfred Geier, Ralf Strauss, Phil Reed
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Publication number: 20090054903Abstract: A bone-fastening system includes an implant with a threaded screw, a distal nut with a threaded bore, and a proximal washer which may also be threaded. An instrument for implanting the implant includes a handle and a barrel terminating in a holder for the washer. A c-shaped bridge assembly has a first end connected to the barrel and a second end including a holder for the nut in axial alignment with the washer. A manually operated control on the instrument, coupled to an elongated element in the barrel, causes the washer to move toward the nut, thereby applying compressive pressure to bone portions to be fastened together. A drive mechanism disposed within the barrel has a distal end with a holder for the screw and a proximal end that is turned by a user, thereby advancing the screw through the washer to the nut to fasten the bone portions under compression. The manually operated control is preferably a trigger that is squeezed toward the handle by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventors: Mark Falahee, Phil Reed, Doris Blake, Trace R. Cawley
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Publication number: 20080290575Abstract: A clamping and/or spreading tool comprises a drive for displacement of a push or pull rod to which a movable jaw is fixed with respect to a support carrying a stationary jaw in longitudinal direction of the push and pull rod, said drive comprising a torsion spring and being adapted to enter torque transmitting engagement with the push or pull rod for displacement of the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2004Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Manfred Geier, Ralf Strauss, Phil Reed
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Publication number: 20080053262Abstract: A clamping and/or spreading tool comprises a drive for displacement of a push or pull rod to which a movable jaw is fixed with respect to a support carrying a stationary jaw in longitudinal direction of the push and pull rod, said drive comprising a torsion spring and being adapted to enter torque transmitting engagement with the push or pull rod for displacement of the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: Manfred Geier, Ralf Strauss, Phil Reed
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Publication number: 20080048374Abstract: The invention relates to a stepping gear for a clamping and/or spreading tool having a stationary jaw and a support to which said stationary jaw is fixedly connected and on which a push or pull rod is slideably supported, a movable jaw being fixedly arranged on the push or pull rod, wherein said stepping gear is designed to displace said push or pull rod together with said movable jaw relative to said fixed jaw in an advance direction step-by-step with at least two different stepping sizes and comprises at least one operating arm operateable with at least two lever configurations defined by at least two active levers on said operating arm, wherein a mechanism for switching from a first lever configuration to a second lever configuration is provided and upon an activation of the switching means, particularly in a predefined operating condition, the respective active lever can be activated directly instantaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2004Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Manfred Geier, Ralf Strauss, Phil Reed