William T Sharp

US Patent:

20200270905, Aug 27, 2020

Filed:

May 8, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/870409

Inventors:

- Kenosha WI, US
William T. Sharp - Pleasant Prairie WI, US

Assignee:

Snap-on Incorporated - Kenosha WI

International Classification:

E05B 47/02
E05C 9/04
E05B 47/00

Abstract:

A door lock mechanism that rotates a cam mechanism to lock or unlock an enclosure. The mechanism includes a bias member that is coupled to the cam mechanism with a cam pin, where the cam pin is located on one side of the centerline of the lock in the locked state, and on the other side of the centerline of the lock in the unlocked state, to bias the cam mechanism into either the locked or unlocked state. Further disclosed are one or more stop mechanisms that prevent the cam mechanism from over-rotating past the locked or unlocked position. The bias member can further absorb impact from the lock rods of the door lock mechanism contacting the stop mechanisms.

US Patent:

20180317654, Nov 8, 2018

Filed:

Oct 16, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/784953

Inventors:

- Kenosha WI, US
William T. Sharp - Pleasant Prairie WI, US
Todd Stevenson - Kenosha WI, US
Daniel Eggert - Kenosha WI, US
David Doerflinger - Racine WI, US

Assignee:

Snap-on Incorporated - Kenosha WI

International Classification:

A47B 95/00
B23K 26/38

Abstract:

A corner reinforcement gusset with a radial or other shaped cutout at an internal corner of the gusset. The cutout can alleviate the stresses at that corner and reduce failure. The gusset can therefore better reinforce an enclosure or other object to maintain the structural stability of the object better than prior art gussets.

US Patent:

20180318950, Nov 8, 2018

Filed:

Sep 21, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/711721

Inventors:

- Kenosha WI, US
William T. Sharp - Pleasant Prairie WI, US

Assignee:

Snap-on Incorporated - Kenosha WI

International Classification:

B23G 9/00
B23G 5/14

Abstract:

Disclosed is a thread chase or tap capable of being inserted past damaged threads of a female threaded coupling and then rotated back to repair the damaged threads. The thread chase can be selectively expanded to engage chase blocks having cutting teeth against threads. Thereafter, a user can rotate the thread chase in a direction sufficient to cause the thread chase to move axially out of the female threaded coupling. Upon doing so, the chase blocks can be pushed outwardly and engage undamaged threads, and rotated so as to move upward and repair damaged threads.

US Patent:

20180319213, Nov 8, 2018

Filed:

Apr 13, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/952931

Inventors:

- Kenosha WI, US
William T. Sharp - Pleasant Prairie WI, US

Assignee:

Snap-on Incorporated - Kenosha WI

International Classification:

B60B 33/00
B60B 33/02

Abstract:

Disclosed are systems and methods for reducing friction on a brake arm of a caster wheel brake. A washer can be positioned between the brake arm and the support arm to reduce friction in this area. Lubricant can also be provided between the brake arm and the support arm, and also between the brake arm and the brake cam, to reduce the friction in these areas. The presently disclosed embodiments therefore allow less force to actuate the brake arm as compared to prior art caster wheels.

US Patent:

20180320422, Nov 8, 2018

Filed:

Sep 13, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/703298

Inventors:

- Kenosha WI, US
William T. Sharp - Pleasant Prairie WI, US

Assignee:

Snap-on Incorporated - Kenosha WI

International Classification:

E05C 1/14

Abstract:

A latch that can be unlatched with a force exerted on a front handle of a drawer or other enclosure. The latch includes an end cap that interacts with a cam surface of a body and, upon doing so, disengages the catch from an opening on a strike plate or cabinet body. When the catch is disengaged, the latch can allow for the opening of the enclosure. The latch therefore allows for a simple forward motion to open and close the latch, and further allows the latch to be used with many different enclosures.

US Patent:

20180323555, Nov 8, 2018

Filed:

Apr 23, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/959976

Inventors:

- Kenosha WI, US
William T. Sharp - Pleasant Prairie WI, US

Assignee:

Snap-on Incorporated - Kenosha WI

International Classification:

H01R 13/73
H02G 3/18
H02G 3/08
H01R 25/00
H01R 27/02

Abstract:

A power unit mounting box is disclosed that is adapted to couple to a working surface. The mounting box includes a first surface having a power outlet disposed thereon, and the first surface is angled with respect to the working surface when the power unit mounting box is coupled to the working surface. This provides for ease of access to the power outlet.

US Patent:

20160340943, Nov 24, 2016

Filed:

May 22, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/719362

Inventors:

- Kenosha WI, US
William T. Sharp - Pleasant Prairie WI, US

Assignee:

SNAP-ON INCORPORATED - Kenosha WI

International Classification:

E05C 1/02

Abstract:

A door lock mechanism that rotates a cam mechanism to lock or unlock an enclosure. The mechanism includes a bias member that is coupled to the cam mechanism with a cam pin, where the cam pin is located on one side of the centerline of the lock in the locked state, and on the other side of the centerline of the lock in the unlocked state, to bias the cam mechanism into either the locked or unlocked state. Further disclosed are one or more stop mechanisms that prevent the cam mechanism from over-rotating past the locked or unlocked position. The bias member can further absorb impact from the lock rods of the door lock mechanism contacting the stop mechanisms.