Patents by Inventor Scott Ferrar
Scott Ferrar 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: 20200318755Abstract: A valve operating device includes a mounting for attachment to a vehicle and an elongate arm, the free end of which is only moveable across the underlying ground. The joints of the arm pivot around vertical axes and the arm is locked into a desired orientation by a brake at each joint. A valve turning machine is at the free end of the arm. The brakes are engaged and released by a control on the valve turning machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventor: Scott Ferrar
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Patent number: 10704708Abstract: A valve operating device includes a mounting for attachment to a vehicle and an elongate arm, the free end of which is only moveable across the underlying ground. The joints of the arm pivot around vertical axes and the arm is locked into a desired orientation by a brake at each joint. A valve turning machine is at the free end of the arm. The brakes are engaged and released by a control on the valve turning machine.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventor: Scott Ferrar
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Publication number: 20190078702Abstract: A valve operating device includes a mounting for attachment to a vehicle and an elongate arm, the free end of which is only moveable across the underlying ground. The joints of the arm pivot around vertical axes and the arm is locked into a desired orientation by a brake at each joint. A valve turning machine is at the free end of the arm. The brakes are engaged and released by a control on the valve turning machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventor: Scott Ferrar
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Patent number: 10156298Abstract: A valve operating device includes a mounting for attachment to a vehicle and an elongate arm, the free end of which is only moveable across the underlying ground. The joints of the arm pivot around vertical axes and the arm is locked into a desired orientation by a brake at each joint. A valve turning machine is at the free end of the arm. The brakes are engaged and released by a control on the valve turning machine.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2015Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventor: Scott Ferrar
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Patent number: 9523443Abstract: A valve operating device includes a mounting for attachment to a vehicle and an elongate arm, the free end of which is only moveable across the underlying ground. The joints of the arm pivot around vertical axes and the arm is locked into a desired orientation by a brake at each joint. A valve turning machine is at the free end of the arm. The brakes are engaged and released by a control on the valve turning machine.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2016Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventor: Scott Ferrar
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Publication number: 20160201823Abstract: A valve operating device includes a mounting for attachment to a vehicle and an elongate arm, the free end of which is only moveable across the underlying ground. The joints of the arm pivot around vertical axes and the arm is locked into a desired orientation by a brake at each joint. A valve turning machine is at the free end of the arm. The brakes are engaged and released by a control on the valve turning machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventor: Scott Ferrar
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Patent number: 9188240Abstract: A valve operating device includes a mounting for attachment to a vehicle and an elongate arm, the free end of which is only moveable across the underlying ground. The joints of the arm pivot around vertical axes and the arm is locked into a desired orientation by a brake at each joint. A valve turning machine is at the free end of the arm. The brakes are engaged and released by a control on the valve turning machine.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2015Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventor: Scott Ferrar
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Publication number: 20150323096Abstract: A valve operating device includes a mounting for attachment to a vehicle and an elongate arm, the free end of which is only moveable across the underlying ground. The joints of the arm pivot around vertical axes and the arm is locked into a desired orientation by a brake at each joint. A valve turning machine is at the free end of the arm. The brakes are engaged and released by a control on the valve turning machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventor: Scott Ferrar
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Publication number: 20150323095Abstract: A valve operating device includes a mounting for attachment to a vehicle and an elongate arm, the free end of which is only moveable across the underlying ground. The joints of the arm pivot around vertical axes and the arm is locked into a desired orientation by a brake at each joint. A valve turning machine is at the free end of the arm. The brakes are engaged and released by a control on the valve turning machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventor: Scott Ferrar
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Patent number: 9038667Abstract: A valve operating device includes a mounting for attachment to a vehicle and an elongate arm, the free end of which is only moveable across the underlying ground. The joints of the arm pivot around vertical axes and the arm is locked into a desired orientation by a brake at each joint. A valve turning machine is at the free end of the arm. The brakes are engaged and released by a control on the valve turning machine.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Scott Ferrar
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Patent number: 8851121Abstract: A vehicle with devices thereon for exercising the valves of a municipal water system includes a first arm with a valve turning machine at its outer end. A second arm is also attached to the vehicle, the second arm having a torque multiplier head having an input end and an output. A connector connects the valve turning machine to the input and the output of the torque multiplier applies increased torque to the stem of a valve.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2011Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Illlinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Scott Ferrar, Jeffrey Swiatowy, Greg Drzewiecki
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Patent number: 8387664Abstract: A valve operating device includes a mounting for attachment to a vehicle and an elongate arm, the free end of which is only moveable across the underlying ground. The joints of the arm pivot around vertical axes and the arm is locked into a desired orientation by a brake at each joint. A valve turning machine is at the free end of the arm. The brakes are engaged and released by a control on the valve turning machine.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2011Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventor: Scott Ferrar
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Publication number: 20120326068Abstract: A valve operating device includes a mounting for attachment to a vehicle and an elongate arm, the free end of which is only moveable across the underlying ground. The joints of the arm pivot around vertical axes and the arm is locked into a desired orientation by a brake at each joint. A valve turning machine is at the free end of the arm. The brakes are engaged and released by a control on the valve turning machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventor: Scott Ferrar
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Publication number: 20120138830Abstract: A vehicle with devices thereon for exercising the valves of a municipal water system includes a first arm with a valve turning machine at its outer end. A second arm is also attached to the vehicle, the second arm having a torque multiplier head having an input end and an output. A connector connects the valve turning machine to the input and the output of the torque multiplier applies increased torque to the stem of a valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Scott Ferrar, Jeffrey Swiatowy, Greg Drzewiecki
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Publication number: 20110297860Abstract: A valve operating device includes a mounting for attachment to a vehicle and an elongate arm, the free end of which is only moveable across the underlying ground. The joints of the arm pivot around vertical axes and the arm is locked into a desired orientation by a brake at each joint. A valve turning machine is at the free end of the arm. The brakes are engaged and released by a control on the valve turning machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventor: Scott Ferrar
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Patent number: 8025078Abstract: A valve operating device includes a mounting for attachment to a vehicle and an elongate arm, the free end of which is only moveable in a plane parallel to the ground. The joints of the arm pivot around vertical axes and the arm is locked into a desired orientation by a brake at each joint. A valve turning machine is at the free end of the arm. The brakes are engaged and released by a control on the valve turning machine.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2008Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Inventor: Scott Ferrar
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Publication number: 20090267010Abstract: A valve operating device includes a mounting for attachment to a vehicle and an elongate arm, the free end of which is only moveable in a plane parallel to the ground. The joints of the arm pivot around vertical axes and the arm is locked into a desired orientation by a brake at each joint. A valve turning machine is at the free end of the arm. The brakes are engaged and released by a control on the valve turning machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2008Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventor: Scott Ferrar
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Patent number: 5823255Abstract: A machine for cutting a length of pipe has a body with cross-sectional dimensions which are less than the inner diameter of the pipe to be cut. The machine has a plurality of legs which extend radially from the body such that the machine can be fitted within a length of pipe and locked in position by moving the legs radially outward. The machine further has a rotating tool for cutting the inner wall of the length of pipe.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1996Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignee: The E. H. Wachs CompanyInventors: Jeffrey Swiatowy, Scott Ferrar
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Patent number: 5381996Abstract: A valve operating machine has a reversable motor and a drive assembly for turning the stem of a valve, and a sensor for determining the torque applied to the valve stem. The amount of torque applied to the valve stem is regulated so as not to exceed the torque limits of the valve. The machine will gradually apply greater amounts of torque in opposite directions until the valve has become unfrozen. Thereafter, the valve will be rotated until the opening or closing cycle has been completed. When an increase in torque is detected, the machine will reverse to unjam a valve, and where such reversal does not result in further forward movement, the machine will terminate the cycle.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1994Date of Patent: January 17, 1995Assignee: The E. H. Wachs CompanyInventors: Scott Arnemann, Scott Ferrar