Patents by Inventor Richard D. Gjerde

Richard D. Gjerde 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).

  • FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR FLUID SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140158608
    Abstract: A filter assembly having a hollow body defining a flow passage between its ends, a porous filter media disposed obliquely across the flow passage between the ends. In one form the filter media is a stainless steel mesh screen overmolded into the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Jason R. Pranger, Richard D. Gjerde
  • Dual function switch assembly
    Patent number: 8173924
    Abstract: A dual function switch assembly includes a switch housing part containing multiple switches at different elevations and a rotor having cam surfaces aligned with the switches for operating the switches. A mounting part is connected to the switch housing part and provides mounting features for attachment in a desired installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. Tegel, Robert Dam, Michael W. Hartley, Richard D. Gjerde, Richard R. Herzog, David R. Nowak, Ronald R. Hostert, Theodore James John Veselsky, Juan J. Barrena
  • DUAL FUNCTION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20090321231
    Abstract: A dual function switch assembly includes a switch housing part containing multiple switches at different elevations and a rotor having cam surfaces aligned with the switches for operating the switches. A mounting part is connected to the switch housing part and provides mounting features for attachment in a desired installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Robert G. Tegel, Robert Dam, Michael W. Hartley, Richard D. Gjerde, Richard R. Herzog, David R. Nowak, Ronald R. Hostert, Theodore James John Veselsky, Juan J. Barrena
  • Rotary actuated reed switch control
    Patent number: 7425128
    Abstract: A gas appliance control assembly includes a gas valve and a reed switch operated simultaneously by rotation of a single shaft. The reed switch opens and closes a circuit including an electronic ignition module and a spark igniter so that spark is provided as the gas valve is adjusted to a burner igniting condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Richard D. Gjerde, Robert Dam, Massimo Aleardi
  • Rotary actuated reed switch control
    Publication number: 20080003532
    Abstract: A gas appliance control assembly includes a gas valve and a reed switch operated simultaneously by rotation of a single shaft. The reed switch opens and closes a circuit including an electronic ignition module and a spark igniter so that spark is provided as the gas valve is adjusted to a burner igniting condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Richard D. Gjerde, Robert Dam, Massimo Aleardi
  • Stackable switch
    Patent number: 7148440
    Abstract: A stackable switch assembly includes a base switch housing having switch components therein, an intermediate switch housing having second switch components therein, with the intermediate switch housing mechanically engaged with the base switch housing, and a cover mechanically engaged with the intermediate switch housing. Multiple intermediate switch housings can be used between the base switch housing and the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc
    Inventor: Richard D. Gjerde
  • Stackable switch
    Publication number: 20060042925
    Abstract: A stackable switch assembly includes a base switch housing having switch components therein, an intermediate switch housing having second switch components therein, with the intermediate switch housing mechanically engaged with the base switch housing, and a cover mechanically engaged with the intermediate switch housing. Multiple intermediate switch housings can be used between the base switch housing and the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventor: Richard D. Gjerde