Paul E Jordan

US Patent:

6669207, Dec 30, 2003

Filed:

Sep 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/954829

Inventors:

Robert O. Huff - Piedmont SC
Paul T. Jordan - Seneca SC
William F. Forguer - West Union SC

Assignee:

Power Tool Holders Incorporated - Christiana DE

International Classification:

B23B 3110

US Classification:

279 62, 279902

Abstract:

A chuck for a manual or powered driver having a rotatable driveshaft includes a body having a front section and a rear section. A plurality of jaws are operatively associated with the body, and the jaws are adapted to engage a tool to be utilized by the driver. The bodys rear section includes serrations extending outwardly therefrom. A sleeve member is pressed onto the serrations whereby the serrations dig into the sleeve to at least assist in rotationally securing the sleeve to the body.

US Patent:

7044480, May 16, 2006

Filed:

Nov 13, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/714004

Inventors:

Robert O. Huff - Piedmont SC, US
Paul T. Jordan - Seneca SC, US
William F. Forguer - West Union SC, US

Assignee:

Jacobs Chuck Manufacturing Company - Clemson SC

International Classification:

B23B 31/10

US Classification:

279 62, 279902

Abstract:

A non-impact keyless chuck suitable for use with manual or powered drivers is disclosed. The chuck comprises a body which carries a rotatable split nut having a relatively fine thread and a plurality of slidable jaws, which may be identical, driven by the rotatable nut. An anti-friction bearing is disposed between the rotatable nut and a bearing thrust ring mounted on the body. A clutch or torque limiting mechanism is provided to limit the tightening torque to a predetermined value while the loosening torque may be limited or unlimited. The front sleeve, and rear sleeve, if used, may be formed from a structural plastic to reduce manufacturing costs. A relatively soft elastomeric grip boot may be placed on the front sleeve to improve the grip and temporarily restrain and center the tool during chuck tightening or loosening operations. A relatively soft elastomeric grip boot may also be placed on the rear sleeve, if used.

US Patent:

7530576, May 12, 2009

Filed:

May 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/433946

Inventors:

Robert O. Huff - Piedmont SC, US
Paul T. Jordan - Seneca SC, US
William F. Forquer - West Union SC, US

Assignee:

Jacobs Chuck Manufacturing Company - Clemson SC

International Classification:

B23B 31/10

US Classification:

279 62, 279902

Abstract:

A non-impact keyless chuck suitable for use with manual or powered drivers is disclosed. The chuck comprises a body which carries a rotatable split nut having a relatively fine thread and a plurality of slidable jaws, which may be identical, driven by the rotatable nut. An anti-friction bearing is disposed between the rotatable nut and a bearing thrust ring mounted on the body. A clutch or torque limiting mechanism is provided to limit the tightening torque to a predetermined value while the loosening torque may be limited or unlimited. The front sleeve, and rear sleeve, if used, may be formed from a structural plastic to reduce manufacturing costs. A relatively soft elastomeric grip boot may be placed on the front sleeve to improve the grip and temporarily restrain and center the tool during chuck tightening or loosening operations. A relatively soft elastomeric grip boot may also be placed on the rear sleeve, if used.

US Patent:

52538796, Oct 19, 1993

Filed:

May 18, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/884205

Inventors:

Robert O. Huff - Piedmont SC
Paul T. Jordan - Seneca SC
William F. Forquer - West Union SC

Assignee:

Jacobs Chuck Technology Corporation - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

B23B 3110

US Classification:

279 62

Abstract:

A non-impact keyless chuck suitable for use with manual or powered drivers is disclosed. The chuck comprises a body which carries a rotatable split nut having a relatively fine thread and a plurality of slidable jaws, which may be identical, driven by the rotatable nut. An anti-friction bearing is disposed between the rotatable nut and a bearing thrust ring mounted on the body. A clutch or torque limiting mechanism is provided to limit the tightening torque to a predetermined value while the loosening torque may be limited or unlimited. The front sleeve, and rear sleeve, if used, may be formed from a structural plastic to reduce manufacturing costs. A relatively soft elastomeric grip boot may be placed on the front sleeve to improve the grip and temporarily restrain and center the tool during chuck tightening or loosening operations. A relatively soft elastomeric grip boot may also be placed on the rear sleeve, if used.

US Patent:

54314208, Jul 11, 1995

Filed:

Apr 21, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/230850

Inventors:

Robert O. Huff - Piedmont SC
Paul T. Jordan - Seneca SC
William F. Forquer - West Union SC

Assignee:

Jacobs Chuck Technology Corporation - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

B23B 3110

US Classification:

279 62

Abstract:

A non-impact keyless chuck suitable for use with manual or powered drivers is disclosed. The chuck comprises a body which carries a rotatable split nut having a relatively fine thread and a plurality of slidable jaws, which may be identical, driven by the rotatable nut. An anti-friction bearing is disposed between the rotatable nut and a bearing thrust ring mounted on the body. A clutch or torque limiting mechanism is provided to limit the tightening torque to a predetermined value while the loosening torque may be limited or unlimited. The front sleeve, and rear sleeve, if used, may be formed from a structural plastic to reduce manufacturing costs. A relatively soft elastomeric grip boot may be placed on the front sleeve to improve the grip and temporarily restrain and center the tool during chuck tightening or loosening operations. A relatively soft elastomeric grip boot may also be placed on the rear sleeve, if used.

US Patent:

57329567, Mar 31, 1998

Filed:

May 31, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/455112

Inventors:

Robert O. Huff - Piedmont SC
Paul T. Jordan - Seneca SC
William F. Forquer - West Union SC

Assignee:

Power Tool Holders Incorporated - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

B23B 3110

US Classification:

279 62

Abstract:

A non-impact keyless chuck suitable for use with manual or powered drivers is disclosed. The chuck comprises a body which carries a rotatable split nut having a relatively fine thread and a plurality of slidable jaws, which may be identical, driven by the rotatable nut. An anti-friction bearing is disposed between the rotatable nut and a bearing thrust ring mounted on the body. A clutch or torque limiting mechanism is provided to limit the tightening torque to a predetermined value while the loosening torque may be limited or unlimited. The front sleeve, and rear sleeve, if used, may be formed from a structural plastic to reduce manufacturing costs. A relatively soft elastomeric grip boot may be placed on the front sleeve to improve the grip and temporarily restrain and center the tool during chuck tightening or loosening operations. A relatively soft elastomeric grip boot may also be placed on the rear sleeve, if used.

US Patent:

62962574, Oct 2, 2001

Filed:

May 12, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/570427

Inventors:

Robert O. Huff - Piedmont SC
Paul T. Jordan - Seneca SC
William F. Forquer - West Union SC

Assignee:

Power Tool Holders Incorporated - Christiana DE

International Classification:

B23B 3110

US Classification:

279 62

Abstract:

A chuck for a manual or powered driver having a rotatable driveshaft includes a body having a front section and a rear section. A plurality of jaws are operatively associated with the body, and the jaws are adapted to engage a tool to be utilized by the driver. The body's rear section includes serrations extending outwardly therefrom. A sleeve member is pressed onto the serrations whereby the serrations dig into the sleeve to at least assist in rotationally securing the sleeve to the body.

US Patent:

51256738, Jun 30, 1992

Filed:

Dec 11, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/449722

Inventors:

Robert O. Huff - Piedmont SC
Paul T. Jordan - Seneca SC
William F. Forquer - West Union SC

International Classification:

B23B 3110

US Classification:

279 60

Abstract:

A non-impact keyless chuck suitable for use with manual or powered drivers is disclosed. The chuck comprises a body which carries a rotatable split nut having a relatively fine thread and a plurality of slidable jaws, which may be identical, driven by the rotatable nut. An anti-friction bearing is disposed between the rotatable nut and a bearing thrust ring mounted on the body. A clutch or torque limiting mechanism is provided to limit the tightening torque to a predetermined value while the loosening torque may be limited or unlimited. The front sleeve, and rear sleeve, if used, may be formed from a structural plastic to reduce manufacturing costs. A relatively soft elastomeric grip boot may be placed on the front sleeve to improve the grip and temporarily restrain and center the tool during chuck tightening or loosening operations. A relatively soft elastomeric grip boot may also be placed on the rear sleeve, if used.