Daniel H Jimenez

Address:

10231 Rainbow Crk, San Antonio, TX 78245

VIN:

1D7KS28C67J525880

Make:

DODGE

Model:

RAM PICKUP 2500

Year:

2007

US Patent:

8403611, Mar 26, 2013

Filed:

Jul 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/847959

Inventors:

Bruce Friesen - Longview TX, US
Daniel Trejo Jimenez - Longview TX, US

Assignee:

Stemco LP - Longview TX

International Classification:

F16B 39/00
F16B 39/10
F16B 39/12
F16B 39/14

US Classification:

411197, 411191, 411198, 411204, 411533, 411544

Abstract:

Self-locking nuts help prevent the nut from backing off of a spindle or other type of threaded shaft. A single piece nut assembly is provided that is self-locking and comprises a nut subassembly and a washer subassembly. Nut and washer subassemblies are secured together, and do not require any special tools for installation or removal. The washer has an edge which is formed/rolled over a lip extending from the bottom edge of the nut when assembled to provide the unitized assembly. The nut and washer are held apart by a spring, such as a wave spring, until the washer contacts the face of the object to which the nut is being secured. At this point the spring is compressed to engage the nut with the washer, and engage holding elements located in the nut with a holding feature located on the washer and prevent movement between the washer and nut.

US Patent:

20060133909, Jun 22, 2006

Filed:

Dec 20, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/312667

Inventors:

Daniel Jimenez - Longview TX, US
Bill Sphatt - Longview TX, US

International Classification:

F16B 39/10

US Classification:

411204000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a lock ring having a central body portion with a first end and second end with two legs extending radially from the first end and the second end of the central body portion, wherein each of the two legs has a first axially biased portion and a second axially biased portion relative to a position of the central body portion. Alternative embodiments of the lock ring of the present invention include the lock ring in conjunction with the first axially biased portion and the second axially biased portion being disposed in the same direction, tabs on the central body portion, teeth on the lock ring for engaging corresponding teeth in an annular groove in a lock nut, and a rounded portion at each of the distal ends of the legs. The present invention also relates to an assembly containing the lock ring of the present invention in conjunction with the lock nut as well as methods for preventing the counter-rotation of nuts and/or bolts.

US Patent:

20080063489, Mar 13, 2008

Filed:

Sep 10, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/852510

Inventors:

Daniel Trejo Jimenez - Longview TX, US

International Classification:

F16B 39/24

US Classification:

411149

Abstract:

A self-locking nut includes a nut; a washer having a locking feature, the locking feature having a plurality of ridges; and at least one locking tab for slidably coupling the nut to the washer and engaging with the locking feature to resist rotation of the nut with respect to the washer.