Patents by Inventor William J. Weed

William J. Weed 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).

  • Automatic positioning system for a hose assembly and method therefor
    Patent number: 5657656
    Abstract: An automatic positioning system that includes positioning means for positioning a hose assembly adjacent a crimping apparatus. Actuator means is in communication with the positioning means to cause the positioning means to move. Control means is in communication with the actuator means to control movement of the positioning means. The method of the present invention includes the steps of: (a) actuating a positioning means to cause the positioning means to move; (b) controlling movement of the positioning means by control means so that the positioning means is in proper position with respect to a crimping apparatus; and (c) placing a hose assembly on the positioning means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Assignee: Aeroquip Corporation
    Inventors: Bryce B. Evans, William J. Weed