Location History:
- Norridge, IL (US) (1993)
- Chicago, IL (US) (1994)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1993-1994
Title: Rinart Joseph: Innovator in Tube Cutting and Flaring Tools
Introduction
Rinart Joseph is a notable inventor based in Norridge, IL (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of tool design, particularly with his innovative patents related to tube cutting and flaring tools. With a total of 2 patents, Joseph has demonstrated his expertise and creativity in engineering solutions that enhance functionality and efficiency.
Latest Patents
Joseph's latest patents include a tube cutter and an improved flaring tool. The tube cutter mechanism supports an arm from which a tube supporting anvil extends. This anvil is aligned with the tube cutter mechanism for cutting the supported tube. During the cutting process, an axial force is imposed on the tube and anvil. The arm is designed to bend in response to this force, storing energy that allows for the rotation of the tube for more than one revolution without advancing the cutter wheel. The device is constructed from molded glass fiber reinforced nylon, preferably ZYTEL. In a second embodiment, the arm remains rigid while the anvil bends in response to the axial cutting force, allowing for similar rotation during cutting. Notably, the anvil does not feature a cutter wheel for burnishing the tube to remove oxides during cutting, although it may include a pair of cutting wheels.
The improved flaring tool consists of a plurality of expandable die blocks retained by a U-shaped frame. A clamping screw is threaded through a clamp block, which is rotatably mounted between the legs of the frame at its open end. This screw can move toward and away from the die blocks to clamp or unclamp tubing. A conical flaring tip is movable against the end of the clamped tubing for flaring purposes. The clamp block's axis of rotation is perpendicular to the movement direction of the die blocks and the screw. The improvement includes a locking facility that prevents unintentional rotation of the clamp block when the screw is aligned with the die block, while still allowing for manual rotation when needed.
Career Highlights
Rinart Joseph is associated with Pullman Company, where he applies his inventive skills to develop practical tools. His work has contributed to advancements in the efficiency and effectiveness of tube cutting and flaring processes.
Collaborations
Joseph has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Miles J Dubinsky and Gust A Saros, who have