Patents by Inventor William H. Pfister

William H. Pfister 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).

  • Patent number: 4692072
    Abstract: A device for simultaneously tapping threads and performing the usual operations of a punch press is described in which the tapping device is attached to the upper and lower plates of a punch press. As the punch plates are brought toward and away from each other, gear trains and helically grooved lead screws change the up and down motion into rotating motion. The gear trains also change the speed of the rotating motion which is used to drive a thread tapping tool through the metal being formed in the punch press. If there is too much force opposing the tapping operation, an electrical contact in the device is opened and the punch press stopped before the tap or tapping device can be damaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1987
    Assignee: Automated Tapping Systems Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Pfister, William H. Pfister
  • Patent number: 4047317
    Abstract: A fish lure having a hollow body portion formed of complimentary shells pivotally secured together at one end is provided with a fish attracting scent material carried within the lure body. Openings in the lure body are provided at each end to permit water to enter and leave the lure cavity as the lure is pulled through the water, thereby dispersing the scent. A latch cooperating with a hook securing means permits easy access to the lure cavity while holding the shells together while fishing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1977
    Assignee: William R. Pfister
    Inventor: William H. Pfister