Walter B Pipp

US Patent:

20100252565, Oct 7, 2010

Filed:

Apr 2, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/753375

Inventors:

Walter Pipp - Birmingham MI, US
Todd Hemingway - Metamora MI, US
Joe Ponteri - Western Springs IL, US
Todd Murray - Gaines MI, US

International Classification:

B65D 43/16

US Classification:

220825

Abstract:

An access port cover is described. The access sport cover may seal an aperture located in a vehicle body whereby the access port cover may also provide access to a terminal located within the body. The access port cover may include a cover, a hinge mechanism and a linkage mechanism. The cover may include an outer portion and an inner portion, wherein the inner portion may include a first and a second end. The hinge mechanism may be located on each end of the inner portion. The linkage mechanism may be connected to the hinge mechanism, wherein the linkage mechanism may the said cover towards and away from the aperture. The cover and the linkage mechanism may be rotated into and stored within the body when the cover is not sealing the aperture in a closed position.

US Patent:

20100283271, Nov 11, 2010

Filed:

May 5, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/774431

Inventors:

Todd Hemingway - Metamora MI, US
Walter Pipp - Birmingham MI, US

International Classification:

E05B 15/02

US Classification:

29234115

Abstract:

A striker having a bumper for mounting to a support structure and for engagement with a latch mechanism is described. The striker includes improved noise and vibration control characteristics to reduce or eliminate chucking, squeak and rattle concerns. The striker may include a base, a bumper post, a post, a bridge, and a bumper. The base may include at least one aperture for connecting the base to the support structure. The bumper post may extend outwardly from the base. The post may extend outwardly from the base and be engageable with the latch mechanism. The bridge may extend between the bumper post and post at a distance away from the base, wherein the bridge may be engageable with a fishmouth of the latch mechanism. The bumper may be rotatably connected to the bumper post, wherein the bumper may be capable of wedged engagement with an entrance of the latch mechanism.

US Patent:

20100314890, Dec 16, 2010

Filed:

Jun 14, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/815198

Inventors:

Todd Hemingway - Metamora MI, US
Walter Pipp - Birmingham MI, US
Bill Teller - Lake Orion MI, US

International Classification:

E05B 15/02

US Classification:

29234116, 29234115

Abstract:

A powered striker mechanism for mounting to a support structure and for engagement with a latch mechanism to close a door. The powered striker mechanism may include a striker and a drive mechanism. The striker may include a front post that is capable of engagement with the latch. The drive mechanism may be secured to a housing, wherein the drive mechanism is engaged with a worm gear to drive a cam. A taumel gear may be driven by the cam, wherein the taumel gear includes an output post. A slide plate may be located adjacent to the housing and a slot may be located in the slide plate, wherein the post may move the striker linearly along the slot to pull the door closed. The drive mechanism may alternatively utilize a rack and pinion configuration.

US Patent:

20110072625, Mar 31, 2011

Filed:

Sep 24, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/890126

Inventors:

Todd Hemingway - Metamora MI, US
Walter Pipp - Birmingham MI, US
Mike Danby - Stoney Creek, CA
Charles A. Deperro - Sterling Heights MI, US

International Classification:

F16B 2/20

US Classification:

24457, 24564

Abstract:

A push-on clip fastener for securing two components together, such as interior automotive components. The push-on clip fastener includes a housing, a cover and a spring. The housing may include an aperture, wherein the housing may be capable of being located over a stud to secure an interior automotive component there between. The cover may include a pair of legs, wherein the cover may be insertable into the housing. The legs may be inserted into the housing cause the spring to straighten. The spring may include a slot, wherein the slot may be aligned with the aperture in the housing. The straightening of the spring may cause a clamp load. The housing may also include projections located on each side of the housing. The cover may also include retaining features located on each side of the cover that may be engageable with the housing projections to secure the fastener together.

US Patent:

20120304556, Dec 6, 2012

Filed:

Aug 29, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/220493

Inventors:

William Teller - Lake Orion MI, US
Dorian J. Kilgore - Southfield MI, US
Walter B. Pipp - Birmingham MI, US
Elio G. Evangelista - Chesterfield MI, US

Assignee:

A. RAYMOND ET CIE - Grenoble

International Classification:

E04D 13/18
E04D 13/10
E04B 1/38

US Classification:

521731, 248237, 52698, 5274521

Abstract:

Roof clamps and methods of securing roof clamps are provided. The roof clamps include a saddle, a wedge, and a securing member. The securing member facilitates engaging a seam of a roof with the clamp and removably fixing the roof clamp to the seam through the camming action of the wedge against a region of the saddle. The securing member also serves as the connection point for an auxiliary item, such as a solar panel or a snow guard. The placement of the securing member allows the roof clamp to be secured from, and the auxiliary item to be attached at, a top surface of the saddle.

US Patent:

20140007395, Jan 9, 2014

Filed:

Feb 3, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/991357

Inventors:

Todd Hemingway - Metamora MI, US
Walter Pipp - Birmingham MI, US
Michael Richard Danby - Stoney Creek, CA
Dorian Kilgore - Rochester Hills MI, US
Todd Murray - Gaines MI, US

Assignee:

A. Raymond et Cie - Grenoble

International Classification:

B23P 15/00

US Classification:

292811

Abstract:

A clamp forming apparatus capable of forming a clamp is shown and described. The clamp formed may have first and second engaging portions. The clamp forming apparatus may include at least one securing member. The clamp forming apparatus may also include a clamp positioning device operatively engaged with the at least one securing member, where at least one of the first or second engaging portions is supported by the clamp positioning device, and where a tangential load is applied around a circumference of the clamp and the at least one securing member secures at least one of the engaging portions of the clamp together in a direction generally normal to the tangential load.

US Patent:

53972708, Mar 14, 1995

Filed:

Apr 28, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/054187

Inventors:

Walter B. Pipp - Birmingham MI
Anthony K. Carman - Waterford MI

Assignee:

ITT Corporation - New York NY

International Classification:

F16C 102

US Classification:

464 52

Abstract:

A flexible drive cable assembly includes a flexible elongated outer sheath enclosing a flexible elongated inner drive shaft. The drive shaft is connected to a driving element, such as a motor at one end, and to a driven element, such as a transmission at the opposite end. The flexible outer sheath is connected to the housing of the driving element at one end, and to the housing of the driven element at the opposite end, such that the outer sheath is held stationary in the longitudinal direction with respect to the inner drive shaft and the two housings. The outer sheath is connected to the housing by an end fitting. The end fitting includes an elongated connector extending outwardly from the housing to an outer end. The connector has a longitudinally extending aperture for passage of a coupling end of the inner drive shaft for connection to the element disposed within the housing. The connector also includes at least one radially extending projection for engaging an inner surface of the outer sheath to hold the outer sheath stationary in the longitudinal direction with respect to the housing.

US Patent:

20090212579, Aug 27, 2009

Filed:

Dec 10, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/316225

Inventors:

Todd Lawrence Hemingway - Metamora MI, US
Walter Pipp - Birmingham MI, US

International Classification:

E05B 15/02

US Classification:

29234112, 29234114

Abstract:

The present invention provides a striker with dampening features. The striker provides for improved noise and vibration control characteristics. The striker also reduces or eliminates chucking, squeak and rattle concerns in a door closure. The striker may include a base for mounting to a support structure, such as a vehicle. The striker may include a post capable of engaging the latch mechanism. The striker may also include a bridge that may extend between the back wall and the post. The striker may also have at least one protrusion located along a side of the bridge that is capable of engaging the latch mechanism. The striker may further include a wedge located adjacent the back wall and capable of wedged engagement with the fishmouth.