Patents by Inventor Theodore S. Komsta

Theodore S. Komsta 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).

  • Modular rivet tool
    Patent number: 6925695
    Abstract: A rivet setting tool is provided with a mandrel collection system. The mandrel collection system uses a valve system to provide high and low vacuum states to draw rivet mandrels into a collection bottle. The low vacuum state provides an energy savings and reduced noise levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventors: James N. Woyciesjes, Theodore S. Komsta, Richard J. Babyak
  • Modular rivet tool
    Publication number: 20040148748
    Abstract: A rivet setting tool is provided with a mandrel collection system. The mandrel collection system uses a valve system to provide high and low vacuum states to draw rivet mandrels into a collection bottle. The low vacuum state provides an energy savings and reduced noise levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: James N. Woyciesjes, Theodore S. Komsta, Richard J. Babyak
  • Rivet setting tool with nose housing quick connect
    Patent number: 6622363
    Abstract: A rivet setting tool is provided with a quick connect nose housing. The quick connect feature allows for quicker easier disassembly and assembly of the nose housing for cleaning and general maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Newfrey LLC
    Inventor: Theodore S. Komsta
  • Rivet setting tool with nose housing quick connect
    Publication number: 20020189067
    Abstract: A rivet setting tool is provided with a quick connect nose housing. The quick connect feature allows for quicker easier disassembly and assembly of the nose housing for cleaning and general maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventor: Theodore S. Komsta
  • Rivet setting tool with jaw guide and nose housing quick connect
    Patent number: 6425170
    Abstract: A rivet setting tool is provided with a quick connect jaw guide assembly and nose housing. The quick connect feature allows for quicker easier disassembly and assembly of the jaw guide assembly and nose housing for cleaning and general maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Emhart LLC
    Inventors: Christopher T. Zirps, Joshua P. Kinsley, Donald J. Donofrio, III, Theodore S. Komsta, David J. Banducci
  • Jam clearance adaptor for rivet setting tool
    Patent number: 5946784
    Abstract: The mandrel jamming area in a power-operated blind rivet tool is allowed to separate into sections under conditions in which mandrel jamming occurs, so that the jammed mandrels can be easily cleared from the area and the sections then rejoined for normal operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Emhart Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore S. Komsta, Donald J. Donofrio, III