Patents by Inventor Walt Simmons

Walt Simmons 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).

  • Publication number: 20240009878
    Abstract: An apparatus for tensioning, terminating and cutting a cable lacing tape includes a housing, a shaft having a first end and a second end, a sliding worm gear coupled proximate the first end of the shaft, and a motor coupled proximate the second end of the shaft and configured to rotate the shaft. The apparatus also includes a biasing element coupled to the shaft between the sliding worm gear and the motor to exert a biasing force on the sliding worm gear and a capstan rotatably engaged to the sliding worm gear. In addition, the apparatus includes a cutting mechanism configured to cut the lacing tape when a predetermined torque on the capstan is exceeded. The biasing force is configured to prevent translation of the sliding worm gear until the predetermined torque on the capstan is exceeded and the translation of the sliding worm gear activates the cutting mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Kirk KOONS, Aron BACS, JR., Walt SIMMONS
  • Publication number: 20220216662
    Abstract: A crimp tool calibration system for crimping a prepared wire into a corresponding contact wire barrel includes a computer, a positioner having a memory chip storing positioner data, and a tool frame. The tool frame includes a head having a receiving port therethrough, and configured for the positioner to be removably engaged with the receiving port during a crimping operation. The tool frame also includes a plurality of crimping dies positioned around a periphery of the receiving port, an adjustment device to adjust a crimp depth, and a positioner interface coupled to the tool frame. The positioner interface includes a tool memory for storing tool data, a reader, and a transmitter, where the reader is configured to read the positioner data stored on the memory chip or the positioner, and the transmitter is configured to transmit the positioner data and the tool data to the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: William David KELLY, Aron BACS, JR., Walt SIMMONS
  • Patent number: 11289866
    Abstract: A crimp tool calibration system for crimping a prepared wire into a corresponding contact wire barrel includes a computer, a positioner having a memory chip storing positioner data, and a tool frame. The tool frame includes a head having a receiving port therethrough, and configured for the positioner to be removably engaged with the receiving port during a crimping operation. The tool frame also includes a plurality of crimping dies positioned around a periphery of the receiving port, an adjustment device to adjust a crimp depth, and a positioner interface coupled to the tool frame. The positioner interface includes a tool memory for storing tool data, a reader, and a transmitter, where the reader is configured to read the positioner data stored on the memory chip of the positioner, and the transmitter is configured to transmit the positioner data and the tool data to the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: DANIELS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: William David Kelly, Aron Bacs, Jr., Walt Simmons
  • Publication number: 20190326720
    Abstract: A crimp tool calibration system for crimping a prepared wire into a corresponding contact wire barrel includes a computer, a positioner having a memory chip storing positioner data, and a tool frame. The tool frame includes a head having a receiving port therethrough, and configured for the positioner to be removably engaged with the receiving port during a crimping operation. The tool frame also includes a plurality of crimping dies positioned around a periphery of the receiving port, an adjustment device to adjust a crimp depth, and a positioner interface coupled to the tool frame. The positioner interface includes a tool memory for storing tool data, a reader, and a transmitter, where the reader is configured to read the positioner data stored on the memory chip of the positioner, and the transmitter is configured to transmit the positioner data and the tool data to the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: William David KELLY, Aron BACS, JR., Walt SIMMONS
  • Patent number: 10337947
    Abstract: A leak detection system is provided for detecting a leak in a fuel line. A controller determines the presence of a leak in the fuel line based on an analysis of data obtained from individual leak tests performed on the fuel line, the individual leak tests may span one or more fuel delivery events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Franklin Fueling Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Walt Simmons
  • Patent number: 8677805
    Abstract: A leak detection system is provided for detecting a leak in a fuel line. A controller determines the presence of a leak in the fuel line based on an analysis of data obtained from individual leak tests performed on the fuel line, the individual leak tests may span one or more fuel delivery events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Franklin Fueling Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Walt Simmons
  • Publication number: 20140076033
    Abstract: A leak detection system is provided for detecting a leak in a fuel line. A controller determines the presence of a leak in the fuel line based on an analysis of data obtained from individual leak tests performed on the fuel line, the individual leak tests may span one or more fuel delivery events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Franklin Fueling Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Walt Simmons
  • Patent number: 8418531
    Abstract: An underground storage system includes a primary containment unit and a secondary containment unit. The underground storage system further includes a leak detection system which is fluidly connected to the secondary containment system, and which is adapted to detect fluid leaks in the primary containment system and the secondary containment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Franklin Fueling Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald P. Kenney, Walt Simmons
  • Publication number: 20120067109
    Abstract: An underground storage system includes a primary containment unit and a secondary containment unit. The underground storage system further includes a leak detection system which is fluidly connected to the secondary containment system, and which is adapted to detect fluid leaks in the primary containment system and the secondary containment system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: FRANKLIN FUELING SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Donald P. Kenney, Walt Simmons
  • Patent number: 8069705
    Abstract: An underground storage system includes a primary containment unit and a secondary containment unit arranged to sealingly encompass the primary containment unit. The underground storage system further includes a leak detection system which is fluidly connected to the secondary containment system, and which is adapted to detect fluid leaks in the primary containment system and the secondary containment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Franklin Fueling Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald P. Kenney, Walt Simmons
  • Publication number: 20100288019
    Abstract: A leak detection system is provided for detecting a leak in a fuel line. A controller determines the presence of a leak in the fuel line based on an analysis of data obtained from individual leak tests performed on the fuel line, the individual leak tests may span one or more fuel delivery events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: FRANKLIN FUELING SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventor: Walt Simmons
  • Publication number: 20100013646
    Abstract: An underground storage system includes a primary containment unit and a secondary containment unit arranged to sealingly encompass the primary containment unit. The underground storage system further includes a leak detection system which is fluidly connected to the secondary containment system, and which is adapted to detect fluid leaks in the primary containment system and the secondary containment system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: FRANKLIN FUELING SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Donald P. Kenney, Walt Simmons
  • Patent number: 7578169
    Abstract: An underground storage system includes a primary containment unit and a secondary containment unit arranged to sealingly encompass the primary containment unit. The underground storage system further includes a leak detection system which is fluidly connected to the secondary containment system, and which is adapted to detect fluid leaks in the primary containment system and the secondary containment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Franklin Fueling Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald P. Kenney, Walt Simmons
  • Publication number: 20080098801
    Abstract: An underground storage system includes a primary containment unit and a secondary containment unit arranged to sealingly encompass the primary containment unit. The underground storage system further includes a leak detection system which is fluidly connected to the secondary containment system, and which is adapted to detect fluid leaks in the primary containment system and the secondary containment system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: FRANKLIN FUELING SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Donald Kenney, Walt Simmons
  • Patent number: 7334456
    Abstract: An underground storage system includes a primary containment unit and a secondary containment unit arranged to sealingly encompass the primary containment unit. The underground storage system further includes a leak detection system which is fluidly connected to the secondary containment system, and which is adapted to detect fluid leaks in the primary containment system and the secondary containment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Franklin Fueling Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald P. Kenney, Walt Simmons
  • Patent number: 7051579
    Abstract: An underground storage system includes a primary containment unit and a secondary containment unit arranged to sealingly encompass the primary containment unit. The underground storage system further includes a leak detection system which is fluidly connected to the secondary containment system, and which is adapted to detect fluid leaks in the primary containment system and the secondary containment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Franklin Fueling Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald P. Kenney, Walt Simmons
  • Publication number: 20060037383
    Abstract: An underground storage system includes a primary containment unit and a secondary containment unit arranged to sealingly encompass the primary containment unit. The underground storage system further includes a leak detection system which is fluidly connected to the secondary containment system, and which is adapted to detect fluid leaks in the primary containment system and the secondary containment system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Applicant: FRANKLIN FUELING SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Donald Kenney, Walt Simmons
  • Publication number: 20050252277
    Abstract: An underground storage system includes a primary containment unit and a secondary containment unit arranged to sealingly encompass the primary containment unit. The underground storage system further includes a leak detection system which is fluidly connected to the secondary containment system, and which is adapted to detect fluid leaks in the primary containment system and the secondary containment system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Donald Kenney, Walt Simmons