Patents by Inventor Richard L. Timp
Richard L. Timp 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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Patent number: 11204596Abstract: Tooling and corresponding tool assembly configurations equipped with exemplary designs of tracking assemblies configured to track information, such as use history, and perform a variety of processing and storage functions relative to the same for more efficient use and maintenance of the tooling over their lifetimes. The tracking assemblies can have retrofit-ready constructions.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: WILSON TOOL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Anthony David Schwartz, John H. Morehead, Brian J. Lee, Jon M. Shimota, Richard L. Timp, Bryan L. Rogers, Kevin A. Johnston
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Publication number: 20190332088Abstract: Tooling and corresponding tool assembly configurations equipped with exemplary designs of tracking assemblies configured to track information, such as use history, and perform a variety of processing and storage functions relative to the same for more efficient use and maintenance of the tooling over their lifetimes. The tracking assemblies can have retrofit-ready constructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Anthony David SCHWARTZ, John H. MOREHEAD, Brian J. LEE, Jon M. SHIMOTA, Richard L. TIMP, Bryan L. ROGERS, Kevin A. JOHNSTON
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Patent number: 9718109Abstract: A punch tip design configured to be universal in its application with wide varieties of punch assemblies, and various punch body designs from which universal application of the punch tip is exemplified. In some cases, ancillary components used with the various punch body designs enhance ease by which the operator can selectively manipulate the same for alternately securing or releasing the punch tip.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2016Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: WILSON TOOL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: John H Morehead, Brian J Lee, Kevin A Johnston, Richard L Timp
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Publication number: 20160339502Abstract: A punch tip design configured to be universal in its application with wide varieties of punch assemblies, and various punch body designs from which universal application of the punch tip is exemplified. In some cases, ancillary components used with the various punch body designs enhance ease by which the operator can selectively manipulate the same for alternately securing or releasing the punch tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2016Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: John H. Morehead, Brian J. Lee, Kevin A. Johnston, Richard L. Timp
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Patent number: 9409223Abstract: A punch tip (16) design configured to be universal in its application with wide varieties of punch assemblies, and various punch body (14) designs from which universal application of the punch tip (16) is exemplified. Ancillary components (34, 16, 50) used with the various punch body (14) designs enhance ease by which the operator can selectively manipulate the same for alternately securing or releasing the punch tip (16).Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2012Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Wilson Tool International Inc.Inventors: John H Morehead, Brian J Lee, Kevin A Johnston, Richard L Timp
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Publication number: 20140331842Abstract: A punch tip (16) design configured to be universal in its application with wide varieties of punch assemblies, and various punch body (14) designs from which universal application of the punch tip (16) is exemplified. Ancillary components (34, 16, 50) used with the various punch body (14) designs enhance ease by which the operator can selectively manipulate the same for alternately securing or releasing the punch tip (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2012Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: John H Morehead, Brian J Lee, Kevin A Johnston, Richard L Timp
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Patent number: 8707841Abstract: A punch tip design configured to be universal in its application with wide varieties of punch assemblies, and various punch body designs from which universal application of the punch tip is exemplified. In some cases, ancillary components used with the various punch body designs enhance ease by which the operator can selectively manipulate the same for alternately securing or releasing the punch tip. The ancillary components comprising a cam, a carrier body, and a plurality of wedge members, the cam coupling the punch body and the carrier body, the cam adjustable with respect to the punch body and the carrier body, adjustment of the cam resulting in corresponding movement of the carrier body.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Wilson Tool International Inc.Inventors: John H. Morehead, Brian J. Lee, Kevin A. Johnston, Richard L. Timp
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Patent number: 8671812Abstract: A punch tip design configured to be universal in its application with wide varieties of punch assemblies, and various punch body designs from which universal application of the punch tip is exemplified. In some cases, ancillary components used with the various punch body designs enhance ease by which the operator can selectively manipulate the same for alternately securing or releasing the punch tip. The ancillary components comprising a cam, a carrier body, and a plurality of wedge members, the cam coupling the punch body and the carrier body, the cam adjustable with respect to the punch body and the carrier body, adjustment of the cam resulting in corresponding movement of the carrier body.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Wilson Tool International Inc.Inventors: John H. Morehead, Brian J. Lee, Kevin A. Johnston, Richard L. Timp
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Publication number: 20130118331Abstract: A punch tip design configured to be universal in its application with wide varieties of punch assemblies, and various punch body designs from which universal application of the punch tip is exemplified. In some cases, ancillary components used with the various punch body designs enhance ease by which the operator can selectively manipulate the same for alternately securing or releasing the punch tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: WILSON TOOL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: John H. Morehead, Brian J. Lee, Kevin A. Johnston, Richard L. Timp
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Patent number: 8141407Abstract: A multi-tool having a plurality of tool-receipt openings adapted to receive respective tools. The multi-tool can be used on turret presses, single-station presses, other industrial presses, or other fabrication equipment.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2011Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Wilson Tool International Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Lee, John H. Morehead, Richard L. Timp
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Patent number: 8042374Abstract: A multi-tool having a plurality of tool-receipt openings adapted to receive respective tools. The multi-tool can be used on turret presses, single-station presses, other industrial presses, or other fabrication equipment.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2007Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Wilson Tool International Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Lee, John H. Morehead, Gordon A. Straka, Richard L. Timp
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Publication number: 20110119881Abstract: A multi-tool having a plurality of tool-receipt openings adapted to receive respective tools. The multi-tool can be used on turret presses, single-station presses, other industrial presses, or other fabrication equipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: WILSON TOOL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Brian J. LEE, John H. MOREHEAD, Gordon A. Straka, Richard L. TIMP
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Patent number: 7913533Abstract: A cartridge for a machine tool is provided. The cartridge has a main body, two punch-retention arms, and two die-retention arms. Preferably, the cartridge also has a stripper locator base. In some embodiments, the cartridge is provided with an electronic information storage device.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2006Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Wilson Tool International Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Lee, Richard L. Timp
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Patent number: 7669453Abstract: A cartridge for a machine tool is provided. The cartridge has a main body, two punch-retention arms, and two die-retention arms. Preferably, the two punch-retention arms are spaced apart and at least generally parallel to each other. Likewise, the two die-retention arms preferably are spaced apart and at least generally parallel to each other. In some cases, the main body is formed of a first metal, and the punch-retention arms and die-retention arms are formed of metal(s) different than the first metal. In one group of embodiments, the invention provides a cartridge having a weight of less than 3 pounds.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2006Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Wilson Tool International Inc.Inventors: Ronald Palick, Brian J. Lee, John H. Morehead, Richard L. Timp
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Publication number: 20090320550Abstract: The invention involves an anti-vibration die holder for a press, such as a metal-fabricating press. The anti-vibration die holder preferably includes at least one resilient surface adapted to contact a die when the die is mounted operatively on the die holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventors: Brian J. Lee, Jon M. Shimota, Richard L. Timp
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Publication number: 20070186744Abstract: A cartridge for a machine tool is provided. The cartridge has a main body, two punch-retention arms, and two die-retention arms. Preferably, the cartridge also has a stripper locator base. In some embodiments, the cartridge is provided with an electronic information storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventors: Brian J. Lee, Richard L. Timp
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Patent number: 7168356Abstract: Adjustable length punch assemblies are disclosed. An adjustable length punch assembly in accordance with present invention may be used with a punch press including a tool holder adapted to receive punch assembly and a ram adapted to move longitudinally along a ram axis. An adjustable length punch assembly in accordance with present invention preferably includes a punch body assembly disposed in threading engagement with a drive body assembly having a surface adapted to be struck by ram of punch press. The length of punch assembly may be adjusted by rotating of one body relative to other body. The adjustable length punch assembly preferably includes a lock mechanism for selectively preventing rotation of the punch body assembly relative to the drive body assembly. The lock mechanism preferably comprises a lock shaft coupled to one of bodies and a lock key slidingly coupled to other of bodies such that lock key slides along a lock key path.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2005Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Wilson Tool International Inc.Inventors: Ronald G. Rosene, Glen M Shuldes, Richard L. Timp, Wayne F. Peloquin, David M. Runk
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Patent number: 6895849Abstract: A punch guide assembly is provided for removably carrying a stripper plate. The punch guide assembly comprises a punch guide and a stripper plate guide movable axially with respect to the punch guide. The stripper plate guide has a locked position wherein the stripper plate is secured to the punch guide assembly and an unlocked position wherein the stripper plate can be readily removed from the punch guide assembly. The stripper plate guide is resiliently biased axially toward its unlocked position yet is restrained against axial movement relative to the punch guide when in its locked position.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2002Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Wilson Tool International, Inc.Inventors: Ronald G. Rosene, Richard L. Timp, Verlon Robinson
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Publication number: 20040206223Abstract: Adjustable length punch assemblies are disclosed. An adjustable length punch assembly in accordance with present invention may be used with a punch press including a tool holder adapted to receive punch assembly and a ram adapted to move longitudinally along a ram axis. An adjustable length punch assembly in accordance with present invention preferably includes a punch body assembly disposed in threading engagement with a drive body assembly having a surface adapted to be struck by ram of punch press. The length of punch assembly may be adjusted by rotating of one body relative to other body. The adjustable length punch assembly preferably includes a lock mechanism for selectively preventing rotation of the punch body assembly relative to the drive body assembly. The lock mechanism preferably comprises a lock shaft coupled to one of bodies and a lock key slidingly coupled to other of bodies such that lock key slides along a lock key path.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Applicant: Wilson Tool International, Inc.Inventors: Ronald G. Rosene, Glen M. Shuldes, Richard L. Timp, Wayne F. Peloquin, David M. Runk
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Patent number: 6755110Abstract: Adjustable length punch assemblies are disclosed. An adjustable length punch assembly in accordance with present invention may be used with a punch press including a tool holder adapted to receive punch assembly and a ram adapted to move longitudinally along a ram axis. An adjustable length punch assembly in accordance with present invention preferably includes a punch body assembly disposed in threading engagement with a drive body assembly having a surface adapted to be struck by ram of punch press. The length of punch assembly may be adjusted by rotating of one body relative to other body. The adjustable length punch assembly preferably includes a lock mechanism for selectively preventing rotation of the punch body assembly relative to the drive body assembly. The lock mechanism preferably comprises a lock shaft coupled to one of bodies and a lock key slidingly coupled to other of bodies such that lock key slides along a lock key path.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2001Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Wilson Tool International, Inc.Inventors: Ronald G. Rosene, Glen M. Shuldes, Richard L. Timp, Wayne F. Peloquin, David M. Runk