Robert J Mccarthy

US Patent:

6880378, Apr 19, 2005

Filed:

Apr 1, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/404462

Inventors:

Robert E. McCarthy - Crete IL, US
John L. Verre - Orland Park IL, US
Douglas A. Bakker - Crown Point IN, US

Assignee:

Vindee Industries, Inc. - Frankfort IL

International Classification:

B21D028/00

US Classification:

72326, 83605, 83673

Abstract:

A compact chain cutting apparatus for automatically shearing and opening a chain link of a selected thickness in one operation is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing, a first shearing member, a second shearing member, and an electro-hydraulic actuator system. The first shearing member is mounted to the housing. The second shearing member is pivotally mounted to the housing for movement to exert, in cooperation with the first shearing member, shearing and bending forces upon the chain link. The electro-hydraulic actuator system cooperates with the second shearing member to move automatically the second shearing member to shear and to bend the chain link, thereby defining an opening in the chain link greater than the thickness of the link.

US Patent:

7137284, Nov 21, 2006

Filed:

Aug 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/214368

Inventors:

Robert E. McCarthy - Crete IL, US
John L. Verre - Orland Park IL, US
Douglas A. Bakker - Crown Point IN, US

Assignee:

Vindee Industries, Inc. - Frankfort IL

International Classification:

B21D 28/00

US Classification:

72326, 83605, 83673

Abstract:

A compact chain cutting apparatus for automatically shearing and opening a chain link of a selected thickness in one operation is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing, a first shearing member, a second shearing member, and an electro-hydraulic actuator system. The first shearing member is mounted to the housing. The second shearing member is pivotally mounted to the housing for movement to exert, in cooperation with the first shearing member, shearing and bending forces upon the chain link. The electro-hydraulic actuator system cooperates with the second shearing member to move automatically the second shearing member to shear and to bend the chain link, thereby defining an opening in the chain link greater than the thickness of the link.

US Patent:

7722110, May 25, 2010

Filed:

Jan 19, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/655562

Inventors:

Robert E. McCarthy - Crete IL, US
John L. Verre - Orland Park IL, US
Douglas A. Bakker - Cedar Lake IN, US

Assignee:

Rieco Titan Products, Inc. - Frankfort IL

International Classification:

B60O 1/00

US Classification:

296156

Abstract:

The wheel-less camper comprises at least one jack mounted to the camper, the first jack being disposed inside the first sidewall. The camper may include a second jack, the second jack being disposed inside the second sidewall. Each wall of the camper may have an inner wall and an outer wall, the first jack being disposed between the inner and outer wall of the first sidewall and the second jack being disposed between the inner wall and outer wall of the second sidewall. The camper may also include third jack and a fourth jack. In one embodiment, the inner walls are omitted. In another embodiment, the inner wall includes a bulged area or an unevenness to accommodate one or more of the jacks. In another embodiment, the first jack may be a pull-out jack that is movable between a first position in which it is disposed inside the first sidewall and a second position in which it extends out from the first sidewall. The camper may include a second pull-out jack.

US Patent:

8480158, Jul 9, 2013

Filed:

Dec 9, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/331111

Inventors:

Robert E. McCarthy - Crete IL, US
John L. Verre - Orland Park IL, US
Douglas A. Bakker - Cedar Lake IN, US

Assignee:

Rieco-Titan Products, Inc. - Frankfort IL

International Classification:

B60P 1/00

US Classification:

296156

Abstract:

The wheel-less camper comprises at least one jack mounted to the camper, the first jack being disposed inside the first sidewall. The camper may include a second jack, the second jack being disposed inside the second sidewall. Each wall of the camper may have an inner wall and an outer wall, the first jack being disposed between the inner and outer wall of the first sidewall and the second jack being disposed between the inner wall and outer wall of the second sidewall. The camper may also include third jack and a fourth jack. In one embodiment, the inner walls are omitted. In another embodiment, the inner wall includes a bulged area or an unevenness to accommodate one or more of the jacks. In another embodiment, the first jack may be a pull-out jack that is movable between a first position in which it is disposed inside the first sidewall and a second position in which it extends out from the first sidewall. The camper may include a second pull-out jack.

US Patent:

8567772, Oct 29, 2013

Filed:

Mar 4, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/717606

Inventors:

Robert E. McCarthy - Frankfort IL, US
Auldreg R. Dismuke - Elkhart IN, US

Assignee:

BBS Development, LLC - Frankfort IL

International Classification:

B60G 11/10
B60G 11/00

US Classification:

267265, 280124175

Abstract:

An adjustable spring mounting assembly having a first lug with a first elongated opening with a first channel and a second lug with a second elongated opening and a second channel. A mounting pin extends through the first and second elongated openings. First and second spacers received in the first and second channels hold the mounting pin in one of at least two mounting positions.

US Patent:

8590912, Nov 26, 2013

Filed:

Dec 17, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/971901

Inventors:

Robert E. McCarthy - Frankfort IL, US
Auldreg R. Dismuke - Elkhart IN, US

Assignee:

BBS Development, LLC - Frankfort IL

International Classification:

B60G 11/10
B60G 7/02

US Classification:

280124175, 280124163, 280680, 280 8675

Abstract:

An adjustable spring mounting assembly includes first and second alignment correction plates. A spacer is sandwiched between the two correction plates. First and second fasteners connect the assembly to a vehicle spring hanger bracket. A third fastener connects the assembly to a vehicle leaf spring.

US Patent:

20050120768, Jun 9, 2005

Filed:

Jan 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/031192

Inventors:

Robert McCarthy - Crete IL, US
John Verre - Orland Park IL, US
Douglas Bakker - Crown Point IN, US

Assignee:

Vindee Industries, Inc. - Frankfort IL

International Classification:

B21L021/00

US Classification:

072326000

Abstract:

A compact chain cutting apparatus for automatically shearing and opening a chain link of a selected thickness in one operation is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing, a first shearing member, a second shearing member, and an electro-hydraulic actuator system. The first shearing member is mounted to the housing. The second shearing member is pivotally mounted to the housing for movement to exert, in cooperation with the first shearing member, shearing and bending forces upon the chain link. The electro-hydraulic actuator system cooperates with the second shearing member to move automatically the second shearing member to shear and to bend the chain link, thereby defining an opening in the chain link greater than the thickness of the link.

US Patent:

20120037862, Feb 16, 2012

Filed:

Oct 25, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/281062

Inventors:

Robert E. McCarthy - Crete IL, US
John L. Verre - Orland Park IL, US
Douglas A. Bakker - Cedar Lake IN, US

Assignee:

Rieco-Titan Products, Inc. - Frankfort IL

International Classification:

B60S 9/04
B66F 3/08
B66F 3/44

US Classification:

254 1, 254103

Abstract:

An in-line jack includes a body, an extendable shaft, drive mechanics, and a motor. The body has first and second distal ends. The extendable shaft is movably disposed within the body and has a distal end extending out of the second distal end of the body. The drive mechanics are disposed within the body and are adapted to move the extendable shaft with respect to the body. The motor is mounted at the first distal end of the body and is adapted to selectively drive the drive mechanics. A coupling mechanism can be provided to selectively alternately couple: (i) a planetary gear system associated with the motor to a drive shaft of a jack screw assembly and (ii) a manual crankshaft to the drive shaft to operate the jack manually. The body and the motor each has a generally cylindrical outer surface with an outer diameter equal to or less than about three inches. The body, the jack screw assembly, the coupling mechanism, the planetary gear system, and the motor are substantially axially aligned with each other.