Patents by Inventor Renno W. Budziak

Renno W. Budziak 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).

  • Automatic shut-off valve for power tools
    Patent number: 4243111
    Abstract: A fluid-actuated shut-off valve for a fluid-powered tool such as a wrench including a spool valve urged to open position by a spring and having respective valve-operating surfaces subject to both regulated inlet and exhaust pressures in the tool. The valve operating surfaces and spring are arranged so the valve is thrown to its closed position by a combination of a constant regulated control pressure and the drop in exhaust pressure as the tool motor slows down and stalls under load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1981
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Willoughby, Renno W. Budziak
  • Energy absorbing keyhole slots
    Patent number: 4218853
    Abstract: A grinder guard where the mounting is designed to absorb energy without release. The improvement comprising an energy absorbing mounting bolt slot in the guard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1980
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Willoughby, John P. Law, Renno W. Budziak