Steven Clay Morris

US Patent:

7537186, May 26, 2009

Filed:

Aug 19, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/921250

Inventors:

Michael H. Putre - Parma OH, US
Steven K. Morris - Avon OH, US
Michael P. Gallagher - Brunswick OH, US

Assignee:

Emerson Electric Co. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

F16M 11/00

US Classification:

248169, 248167, 248435

Abstract:

A work stand comprises a base having top and bottom sides and a tubular support member extending downwardly from said bottom side. Three legs are spaced apart about the support member and have upper ends pivotally attached to the base and lower ends below the support member for engaging an underlying surface to support the base above said surface. A collar is slidable on the tubular support member between upper and lower positions relative to the base, and links between the collar and legs provide for displacing the legs between extended and retracted positions relative to the support member when the collar is moved along the support member. A handle is mounted on the sleeve for displacing the sleeve and thus the legs between the extended and retracted positions thereof and for carrying the stand in the retracted position of the legs. A latch on the base and a keeper provided by the handle interengage in the retracted position of the legs to releasably hold the legs in the retracted position.

US Patent:

20070283741, Dec 13, 2007

Filed:

Jun 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/810254

Inventors:

Paul D. Bernstorf - Olmsted Township OH, US
Steven K. Morris - Avon OH, US
Jonathan M. Iwamasa - Olmsted Falls OH, US
Michael H. Putre - Parma OH, US
Paul W. Gress - Bay Village OH, US

International Classification:

B21D 41/04

US Classification:

72416

Abstract:

A crimp or press tool is provided that includes two pivotally connected jaw members that can be selectively drawn toward one another in order to crimp or otherwise press a fitting onto a pipe or other workpiece. The tool uses a tightening assembly that enables the application of oppositely directed rotational forces to thereby prevent or at least significantly reduce the potential for imparting undesirable torque moments into the pipe or workpiece.