Patents Represented by Attorney Arthur J. Hansmann

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  • Rotation drive connection for a reel mower
    Patent number: 5896734
    Abstract: A lawn mower having a rotation drive connection assembly including a reel shaft having concially shaped opposite ends and an interior threaded length in each of the opposite ends. A drive coupler with a conical shape on one end thereof mates with one of the reel conical ends and has a threaded opening for receiving a screw extending into the shaft for holding the coupler thereon. A spline is on the end of the coupler opposite its one end, and there a drive member with a spline engaged with the coupler spline, all for rotating the shaft. A counter-balance is threadedly attached in the assembly adjacent the end of the shaft opposite the coupler location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. Chesack, Kenneth G. White
  • Method and apparatus for dispensing ink to a printing press
    Patent number: 5878667
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for dispensing ink to an ink fountain of a printing press. A flexible bag of ink is utilized and is compressed for forcing the ink into the fountain, and a sensor determines the level of ink in the fountain and thus controls the force on the bag, that is, the compressor on the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Walter Stobb Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Garth S. Ryan
  • Ratcheting mechanism
    Patent number: 5873288
    Abstract: A ratcheting mechanism and a process for making same, including a tool handle and a gear and pivotal pawls which are urged into gear engagement by means of springs which can be assembled with the handle before a final cap or actuator is assembled over the end of the handle to enclose the pawls and the springs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignee: Beere Precision Medical Instruments, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. Gauthier, Christopher J. Martin
  • Actuator cap for a ratcheting mechanism
    Patent number: 5848680
    Abstract: A tool with ratcheting mechanism having two pawls and a gear mounted on a tool handle. A cap encloses the ratcheting mechanism and serves as an actuator for moving the pawl into and out of engagement with the gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Assignee: Beere Precision Medical Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. Rinner
  • Apparatus and method for deflecting grass clippings
    Patent number: 5822965
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for deflecting clippings from a reel-type lawn mower, and with the deflection being selective in either the forward direction or rearward direction relative to ground movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. Chesack, Lynn G. Westbrook
  • Lawn mower adjustable bed-knife
    Patent number: 5822966
    Abstract: A reel type lawn mower with an adjustable cutter bar to alter the position and angulation of the bar relative to the reel. Adjustable mountings extend between the cutter bar and the mower frame, and the cutter bar is adjustable along the arc on the circumference of the rotatable reel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne A. Snell, deceased
  • Bending tool
    Patent number: 5819580
    Abstract: A bending tool for bending rods or like items, and including two handles and three bending posts. Two of the posts move with the handle, and the third post is a center post which is selectively rotatable to positions for determining the bend in the item. A pin interconnects the handle and the center post to hold the latter in its selected position during the bending process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Beere Precision Medical Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael T. Gauthier
  • Ratcheting screwdriver
    Patent number: 5778743
    Abstract: A ratcheting screwdriver with a handle and a gear rotatable therein and two pawls engageable between the handle and the gear, for selective ratcheting action. A ring is rotatable on the handle for removing the pawls from engagement with the gear, and springs yieldingly bias the pawls into engagement with the gear. The ring has recesses on a circular wall for receiving portions of the pawls in pivoting the pawls into engagement with the gears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Beere Precision Medical Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: Clair L. Tiede
  • Ratcheting screwdriver
    Patent number: 5771760
    Abstract: A ratcheting screwdriver with a handle and a gear rotatable therein and two pawls engageable between the handle and the gear, for selective ratcheting action. A ring is rotatable on the handle for removing the pawls from engagement with the gear, and springs yieldingly bias the pawls into engagement with the gear. The ring has recesses on a circular wall for receiving portions of the pawls in pivoting the pawls into engagement with the gears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: Beere Precision Medical Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: Clair L. Tiede
  • Vehicle hood assembly
    Patent number: 5725065
    Abstract: A vehicle having ground wheels and an engine and a radiator and a steering column. Hood segments are disposed over the aforementioned elements, and the segments are movable from positions adjacent the elements to positions remote from the elements, in order to expose the elements for servicing or the like. The several hood segments are interengageable and thereby secured in projected positions over the aforementioned elements, and they are arranged to be moved for full exposure of the aforementioned elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Randal S. Knurr, James W. Haines, Lynn G. Westbrook
  • Vehicle pedal assembly
    Patent number: 5695023
    Abstract: A vehicle pedal assembly which includes a pedal extending in spaced position over a foot platform and with the pedal being movable up and down for respective control of the vehicle and/or of implements mounted on the vehicle. The operator can press down or lift up on the pedal, while resting his heel on the platform, and he can actuate the pedal in either the up or down direction for vehicle traction control, with one pedal, and for control of the implements mounted on the vehicle, with another pedal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Randal S. Knurr, Lynn G. Westbrook
  • Ratcheting screwdriver
    Patent number: 5619891
    Abstract: A ratcheting screwdriver with a handle and a gear rotatable therein and two pawls engageable between the handle and the gear, for selective ratcheting action. A ring is rotatable on the handle for removing the pawls from engagement with the gear, and springs yieldingly bias the pawls into engagement with the gear. The ring has recesses on a circular wall for receiving portions of the pawls in pivoting the pawls into engagement with the gears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Assignee: Beere Precision Medical Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: Clair L. Tiede
  • Ratcheting screwdriver
    Patent number: 5613585
    Abstract: A ratcheting mechanism utilizing a driven central gear and two pawls which are movable into and out of driving relation with the gear. An actuating mechanism moves the pawls out of driving relationship, and a resilient member is employed for urging the pawls into contact with the gear. An elastomer covered handle is connected with the mechanism for optimum gripping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1997
    Assignee: Beere Precision Medical Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: Clair L. Tiede
  • Lightweight and strength-reinforced taco plate
    Patent number: 5558253
    Abstract: A taco plate of a circular configuration which includes a base portion, a part of which is planar and the other part of which has integrally extending taco shell supporting walls thereabove. A circular rim is disposed around the entire plate, and the entire plate is made of one material which is integral to all portions of the plate and is of one thickness for a lightweight plate. The walls extend to the height of the encircling rim around the base and are integral with the rim, and the upper and lower plate profile surface is similar for stacking the plates adjacent each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Inventor: William A. Malvasio
  • Screwdriver handle
    Patent number: 5551323
    Abstract: A screwdriver handle product and method of making same, where a solid core piece has an elastomer cover molded thereon, and the core piece has grooves for receiving the molten cover to thus have the cover secure on the core piece. The cover is shaped in cross-section to present corners, for enhancing the control and grip of the handle, and also the exterior of the cover is dimpled or of a roughened surface for further enhancement of grip of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1996
    Assignee: Beere Precision Medical Instruments, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard F. Beere, Guy L. Bradshaw
  • Engine maximum speed limiter
    Patent number: 5549089
    Abstract: An engine speed control apparatus wherein the upper limit of engine speed can be set and then not be exceeded once a key-operated switch has been activated to an "off" position. The key can be removed from the switch so that the operator cannot exceed the maximum selected engine speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Assignee: Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne A. Snell, Alan R. Fillman
  • Elastic and flexible animal collar
    Patent number: 5501180
    Abstract: An animal collar having both elastic and flexible extendable and contractable characteristics and being made of a silicone rubber. The collar is of a serpentine shape which permits it to flex in the expansion and contraction of the circumference of the collar, and the elastic characteristic permits it to also expand and contract, all to accommodate the neck size of an animal and to support an identification tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Assignee: Beere Tool Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard F. Beere
  • Topless container carrier
    Patent number: 5501499
    Abstract: A carrier for supporting topless containers for carrying items such as nails, screws, liquids, or the like. The carrier has a lower shelf for supporting the containers, and there are upper fingers for engaging the open end of the containers and releasably secure them to the carrier. The carrier is adjustable for accommodating containers of various heights, and two or more carriers can be stacked vertically either with or without containers thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Inventor: Frank L. Zitka
  • Screwdriver handle
    Patent number: D372412
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: Beere Precision Medical Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: Guy L. Bradshaw
  • Taco plate
    Patent number: D374151
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1996
    Inventor: William A. Malvasio