Patents by Inventor Phil Wiens

Phil Wiens 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).

  • Compressed-radius hem-forming process and tool
    Patent number: 6810707
    Abstract: A tool and process utilizing the tool for forming a compressed-radius hem on a sheet metal assembly is provided. A concave portion on the tool is formed by at least two surfaces that together define a cavity. A flange on the perimeter of an outer panel is initially formed to an approximate perpendicular angle and is then formed to about 45°. In a final forming step, an intermediate portion of the flange is engaged by the cavity and is formed into a compressed-radius hem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignees: Ford Motor Company, Unova Industrial Automation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A. Friedman, William Faitel, Jaideep Samant, Patrick Coughlin, Phil Wiens, Doug Schrandt, Craig Eugene Miller, Zhiyong Cedric Xia
  • Compressed-radius hem-forming process and tool
    Publication number: 20030209048
    Abstract: A tool and process utilizing the tool for forming a compressed-radius hem on a sheet metal assembly is provided. A concave portion on the tool is formed by at least two surfaces that together define a cavity. A flange on the perimeter of an outer panel is initially formed to an approximate perpendicular angle and is then formed to about 45°. In a final forming step, an intermediate portion of the flange is engaged by the cavity and is formed into a compressed-radius hem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Applicants: Ford Motor Company, UNOVA Industrial Automation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A. Friedman, William Faitel, Jaideep Samant, Patrick Coughlin, Phil Wiens, Doug Schrandt, Craig Eugene Miller, Zhiyong Cedric Xia