Patents by Inventor Todd Gerlach
Todd Gerlach 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: 11117176Abstract: A one-piece stud and clip is provided by a process working sheet material into a monolithic stud and U-clip fastener. The process includes forming an elongated stud from the sheet material, and bending the sheet material to form the clip. The stud can be a rolled cylinder of the sheet material, or an uninterrupted stud drawn from the sheet material.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2015Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Todd Gerlach, Nicholas Capito, Jr., Hector A. Molina
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Patent number: 10343302Abstract: Embodiments herein provide a high stability saw chain comprising a first drive link including a first mating surface; a second drive link including a second mating surface; a first tie strap coupling the first drive link to the second drive link; wherein the first mating surface of the first drive link is configured to contact the second mating surface of the second drive link when the first and second drive links traverse an elongate portion of a guide bar to prevent reverse articulation of the saw chain less than a minimum radius of 20 inches.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2018Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Blount, Inc.Inventor: Todd Gerlach
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Publication number: 20180133926Abstract: Embodiments herein provide a high stability saw chain comprising a first drive link including a first mating surface; a second drive link including a second mating surface; a first tie strap coupling the first drive link to the second drive link; wherein the first mating surface of the first drive link is configured to contact the second mating surface of the second drive link when the first and second drive links traverse an elongate portion of a guide bar to prevent reverse articulation of the saw chain less than a minimum radius of 20 inches.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2018Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventor: Todd Gerlach
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Patent number: 9895825Abstract: Embodiments herein provide an abrasive saw chain that includes drive links and tie straps coupled to one another. Cutting elements, such as diamond cutting elements, may be coupled to upper surfaces of respective drive links. An upper surface of the tie strap may contact a lower surface of a cutting element to provide support for the cutting element. The tie strap may include a limiting feature to contact front and/or back surfaces of adjacent cutting elements when the links traverse an elongate portion of a guide bar. Alternatively, or additionally, the drive links may include a mating surface that contacts a mating surface of an adjacent drive link when the drive links traverse the elongate portion of the guide bar. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Blount, Inc.Inventor: Todd Gerlach
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Publication number: 20170335879Abstract: A one-piece stud and clip is provided by a process working sheet material into a monolithic stud and U-clip fastener. The process includes forming an elongated stud from the sheet material, and bending the sheet material to form the clip. The stud can be a rolled cylinder of the sheet material, or an uninterrupted stud drawn from the sheet material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2015Publication date: November 23, 2017Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Todd GERLACH, Nicholas CAPITO, JR., Hector A. MOLINA
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Publication number: 20170292557Abstract: A compensation nut fastener assembly may include a first nut including a first channel, a second nut including a second channel configured to receive a portion of the first nut, and a torque clip including at least one securing member radially extending from the shaft. The shaft is securely fixed within the first channel. The securing member(s) may include a fixing clip that securely fixes the torque clip to the first nut, and an offset tab that defines a minimum offset distance between the first nut and the second nut.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2015Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Alexander W. SHERRILL, Nicholas CAPITO, JR., Jason DOBSON, Todd GERLACH, Kent S. GIMMY
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Publication number: 20170157798Abstract: Embodiments herein provide an abrasive saw chain that includes drive links and tie straps coupled to one another. Cutting elements, such as diamond cutting elements, may be coupled to upper surfaces of respective drive links. An upper surface of the tie strap may contact a lower surface of a cutting element to provide support for the cutting element. The tie strap may include a limiting feature to contact front and/or back surfaces of adjacent cutting elements when the links traverse an elongate portion of a guide bar. Alternatively, or additionally, the drive links may include a mating surface that contacts a mating surface of an adjacent drive link when the drive links traverse the elongate portion of the guide bar. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2016Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventor: Todd Gerlach
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Patent number: 8863629Abstract: Embodiments provide various saw chain links which may be combined to form a utility saw chain. In various other embodiments, cutting system fixtures are disclosed which may facilitate the cutting of pipes and other materials from an axis point.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Blount, Inc.Inventors: James Yancey, Charlie Bailey, Todd Gerlach
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Patent number: 8651005Abstract: Embodiments provide various saw chain links which may be combined to form a utility saw chain. In various other embodiments, cutting system fixtures are disclosed which may facilitate the cutting of pipes and other materials from an axis point.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2009Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Blount, Inc.Inventors: James Yancey, Charlie Bailey, Todd Gerlach
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Publication number: 20140013918Abstract: Embodiments provide various saw chain links which may be combined to form a utility saw chain. In various other embodiments, cutting system fixtures are disclosed which may facilitate the cutting of pipes and other materials from an axis point.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: BLOUNT, INC.Inventors: James Yancey, Charlie Bailey, Todd Gerlach
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Patent number: 8099454Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and products for staging a file within a distributed computing system are disclosed that include defining a topology of the network; mapping each computer to a network location in the topology of the network; selecting, in dependence upon the topology of the network and the network locations of the computers in the network, one or more servers on which to stage the file for use by clients in the network; and staging the file on the one or more selected servers. The distributed computing system includes a plurality of computers coupled for data communications through a data communications network, the distributed computing system also includes files of computer data and computer program instructions for use by the computers, the computers include clients that use the files and servers capable of functioning as staging locations for files for use by the computers in the network.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2007Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Jeffrey M. Achtermann, Todd Gerlach, Terence J. Quinn, Patrick L. Woods
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Publication number: 20100008740Abstract: Embodiments provide a helical cutting tool and a helical cutting bit that may be utilized to cut various materials. The helical cutting bit and cutting tool include a variety of features to increase the efficiency of the cutting tool during cutting operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: BLOUNT, INC.Inventors: Todd Gerlach, Monty Lightner
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Publication number: 20100005668Abstract: Embodiments provide various saw chain links which may be combined to form a utility saw chain. In various other embodiments, cutting system fixtures are disclosed which may facilitate the cutting of pipes and other materials from an axis point.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: BLOUNT, INC.Inventors: James Yancey, Charlie Bailey, Todd Gerlach
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Publication number: 20090037428Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and products for staging a file within a distributed computing system are disclosed that include defining a topology of the network; mapping each computer to a network location in the topology of the network; selecting, in dependence upon the topology of the network and the network locations of the computers in the network, one or more servers on which to stage the file for use by clients in the network; and staging the file on the one or more selected servers. The distributed computing system includes a plurality of computers coupled for data communications through a data communications network, the distributed computing system also includes files of computer data and computer program instructions for use by the computers, the computers include clients that use the files and servers capable of functioning as staging locations for files for use by the computers in the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2007Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventors: Jeffrey M. Achtermann, Todd Gerlach, Terence J. Quinn, Patrick L. Woods
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Publication number: 20080011144Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a saw chain having cutter links having a cutting edge on a first end and an opposite second end adapted for riding on or along a rail of a guide bar. First drive links are coupled with the cutter links and are adapted to ride in a groove of a guide bar. The first drive links have a clean out tang sized and shaped to scoop debris from within the groove, and have two first drive link side surfaces on opposite sides thereof adapted to have at least occasional wearing contact with interior side walls of the groove. Second drive links are coupled with the first drive links and the cutter links, and are adapted to ride in the groove of the guide bar. Each second drive link has second drive link side surfaces adapted to have at least occasional wearing contact with the interior side walls of the groove. The second drive link side surfaces have a greater surface area than the first drive link side surfaces, and in some embodiments may be featured rudder links.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Applicant: Blount, Inc., a limited liability company of DelawareInventors: Michael D. Harfst, Mark D. Lamey, Mike Goettel, Lewis Scott, Kent Huntington, Mike Patterson, Todd Gerlach
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Publication number: 20070114802Abstract: A door striker for use with an automobile door latching assembly having a latch positioned within a gap defined by an edge. The door striker includes a bar configured to be securably engaged by the latch of the latching assembly and a bumper positioned proximate the bar and configured to be received within the gap of the latching assembly to resistably engage the edge of the gap when the latching assembly moves with respect to the bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Inventors: Lawrence Johnson, Todd Gerlach