Daniel J Swanson

US Patent:

6528800, Mar 4, 2003

Filed:

Mar 3, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/517772

Inventors:

Jerome A. Dzwierzynski - LaGrange Park IL
Chad Rhodes - Lake Villa IL
Daniel G. Swanson - Salem WI

Assignee:

Steris, Inc. - Temecula CA

International Classification:

H01J 3720

US Classification:

250432R, 250433, 250435, 250428, 406 79, 406 82, 406180

Abstract:

A conveying system ( ) transports loose particulate material past a radiation source ( ). A feed system ( ) discharges particulate material onto the conveying system ( ). A pneumatic system with an inlet manifold ( ) and tubes ( ) provides air through which the particulate material is fluidly transported to the feed system ( ). A receiving hopper ( ) receives the particulate matter from the conveying system ( ). A dump hopper ( ) dumps the particulate material into the pneumatic system. A discharge manifold ( ) separates the particulate material from air. A metering gate ( ) is located at a base of a hopper ( ), which controls the layer of particulate material deposited onto said conveyor. A second inlet manifold ( ) and tubes ( ) adjacent the receiving hopper entrains the particulate material in air. A receiving station ( ) receives the particulate material from a second discharge manifold ( ).

US Patent:

7594455, Sep 29, 2009

Filed:

Oct 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/877293

Inventors:

Daniel C. Swanson - Lombard IL, US
John J. Apida - St. Charles IL, US

Assignee:

Sears Brands, LLC - Hoffman Estates IL

International Classification:

B25B 13/50

US Classification:

81 532, 81411

Abstract:

A fastener removing tool is provided. The fastener removing tool includes an extractor portion having an inside surface adapted to grip a fastener. The extractor portion further defines an outside surface with a cutting edge is adapted to cut a bore when the tool grips and removes a fastener. The fastener removing tool further includes a main body fixed relative to the extractor portion. The main body is adapted to engage with a driving tool for powering rotation of the fastener removing tool. The fastener removing tool also includes a cutter portion fixed relative to the main body opposite the extractor portion. The cutter portion includes a plurality of cutting members defining a plug forming space therebetween. A formed plug is to be placed into the bore formed during extraction of the fastener.

US Patent:

7866233, Jan 11, 2011

Filed:

Mar 14, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/048485

Inventors:

Daniel C. Swanson - Lombard IL, US

Assignee:

Sears Brands, L.L.C. - Hoffman Estates IL

International Classification:

B25B 11/00

US Classification:

81 44, 81 13

Abstract:

Described herein is technology for, among other things, a tool for assisting the attachment or removal of a first fastener and a second fastener to or from a structure. The tool includes a lower portion adapted to magnetically attach to a surface of the structure. The tool also includes an upper portion configured to be spaced a distance from the surface of the structure when the lower portion is magnetically attached to the surface of the structure. The upper portion also includes a holder extending therefrom and adapted to hold the first fastener. The holder is biased to urge the first fastener in a direction of the surface of the structure.

US Patent:

20060201689, Sep 14, 2006

Filed:

Mar 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/077019

Inventors:

Daniel Swanson - Lombard IL, US

Assignee:

Sears Brands, L.L.C. - Hoffman Estates IL

International Classification:

B23B 45/00

US Classification:

173170000

Abstract:

A switch of a tool is protected by arranging and configuring a housing end relative to the switch such that a straight line drawn from the housing end to an end of a pistol grip, which straight line represents an impact surface, will not intersect with the switch.

US Patent:

20130047694, Feb 28, 2013

Filed:

Aug 30, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/220923

Inventors:

Daniel C. Swanson - Lombard IL, US

Assignee:

SEARS BRANDS, LLC - Hoffman Estates IL

International Classification:

B21D 1/00
B21D 31/06

US Classification:

72376, 72446

Abstract:

Described herein is technology for, among other things, removing a dent from a dented surface. The technology includes an automated hammering device positioned on a first side of the dent, and a dolly positioned on a second side of the dent. The automated hammering device repeatedly strikes the dent, thereby restoring proper curvature to the dented surface.

US Patent:

20210080057, Mar 18, 2021

Filed:

Sep 10, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/017646

Inventors:

Daniel C. Swanson - Chicago IL, US
Karolina Stus - Chicago IL, US
Jeffery L. Konkle - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

F16N 7/34
B01D 46/46
B01D 46/44
F16N 29/04

Abstract:

A modular digital filter, regulator and lubricator (FRL) connector and system are provided. The modular digital filter, regulator and lubricator connector and system are especially suitable for use in improving compressed air quality so as to extend the life of tools and machines which are connected to the FRL devices. The connector device and system allows for a quick and efficient connection with respect to both electronics and air lines and reduces problems that arise from wire pig-tailing or accidental disconnection of the FRL. The device and system may have digital, visual and audible warnings with respect to the quality of air passing through the system and to the tools and machines.

US Patent:

20200182729, Jun 11, 2020

Filed:

Dec 11, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/215938

Inventors:

Jeffery Lee Konkle - Chicago IL, US
Robert R. Bauer - Chicago IL, US
Daniel C. Swanson - Chicago IL, US
Karolina Stus - Chicago IL, US

International Classification:

G01L 27/00
G01L 17/00
G01L 27/02

Abstract:

The present calibratable tire gauge has a first unit nose piece and a second unit nose piece located partially within a main outer enclosure of the gauge. A clicker mechanism located may allow a user to utilize a special tool to ‘unlock’ the second unit nose piece with respect to the first unit nose piece and immobilize the second unit nose piece with respect to the main outer enclosure. Once ‘unlocked’, a user may twist the scale bar of the gauge to move the first unit nose piece independent from the second unit nose piece. As a result, the measured pressure on the scale bar is altered as a result of the ‘read’ line being lowered or raised with respect to the main outer enclosure.

US Patent:

20170232455, Aug 17, 2017

Filed:

Jan 22, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/412032

Inventors:

Peter A. Grable - CHICAGO IL, US
Daniel C. Swanson - CHICAGO IL, US

International Classification:

B05B 1/02
F16L 37/04
F16L 15/00

Abstract:

An adapter for a blow gun and a method of using the same is provided. The adapter has a generally cylindrical tube having a first end and a second end wherein the first end of the generally cylindrical tube slides onto the distal tip of a blow gun and is held in place by an internal O-ring/D-ring within the adapter which is secured within a groove on the distal tip of the blow gun. The second end of the adapter has internal threading which may therein receive a variety of various nozzle tips without the need to remove the adapter from the blow gun. An exterior side of the generally cylindrical tube of the adapter has a knurled finish for better grasping and tightening the generally cylindrical tube by hand. The present adapter may allow for the utilization of ⅛″ NPS threaded tips on modern pistol grip blow guns.