Patents Assigned to Jore Corporation
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Patent number: 10710235Abstract: A round shank tool holder assembly includes a storage case and first and second tip out tool holders each configured to removably receive a round shank tool therein and each pivotally secured within the storage case and moveable about a pivot axis between a stowed position and a deployed position, wherein the round shank tools remain visible in both the stowed and deployed positions. A first tool retention member is configured to substantially prevent axial movement of the first round shank tool when the first tip out tool holder is in the stowed position, and a second tool retention member configured to substantially prevent axial movement of the second round shank tool when the second tip out tool holder is in the stowed position, wherein the first tool retention member is defined by a first portion of the second tip out tool holder.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: JORE CORPORATIONInventor: Nathan C. Cantlon
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Patent number: 10391616Abstract: A tool connector assembly for transmission of off-axis torque from a power tool includes a first drive shaft having a first end configured to be secured within a power tool and a second end defining a ball portion and a second drive shaft having a first end defining a cup-shaped cavity configured to receive the ball portion such that the ball portion is moveable against a surface of the cup-shaped cavity for moveably coupling the first drive shaft to the second drive shaft, wherein the second drive shaft further includes a second end defining an internal cavity configured to receive a tool bit. A hub collar is received on the second drive shaft and is rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the second drive shaft.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Jore CorporationInventor: Nathan C. Cantlon
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Patent number: 9731356Abstract: A tool connector generally includes a tool receiving portion configured for reciprocating between first and second work tool seating positions, wherein the tool receiving portion is normally biased to the first work tool seating position, and actuatable to the second work tool seating position. The tool connector further includes a magnetic mechanism in the tool receiving portion for providing magnetic force to engage a work tool in either of the first and second work tool seating positions, and a locking mechanism for lockingly engaging a work tool in the second work tool seating position.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Jore CorporationInventors: W. Robert Cornwell, Nathan C. Cantlon
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Patent number: 9221155Abstract: A lag driver includes a drive shank and a drive body assembly extending from the drive shank. The drive body assembly includes a fastener-receiving portion, wherein a fastener is receivable within the fastener-receiving portion in a first, loading position such that the fastener is positionable in substantial coaxial alignment with the lag driver, and wherein the fastener is rotatable into a second, locked position within the fastener-receiving portion such that the fastener-receiving portion is engageable with a portion of the fastener for applying torque to the fastener.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Jore CorporationInventor: Nathan C. Cantlon
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Publication number: 20150273592Abstract: A tool connector generally includes a tool receiving portion configured for reciprocating between first and second work tool seating positions, wherein the tool receiving portion is normally biased to the first work tool seating position, and actuatable to the second work tool seating position. The tool connector further includes a magnetic mechanism in the tool receiving portion for providing magnetic force to engage a work tool in either of the first and second work tool seating positions, and a locking mechanism for lockingly engaging a work tool in the second work tool seating position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: JORE CORPORATIONInventors: W. Robert Cornwell, Nathan C. Cantlon
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Patent number: 9101987Abstract: A tool connector generally includes a tool receiving portion configured for reciprocating between first and second work tool seating positions, wherein the tool receiving portion is normally biased to the first work tool seating position, and actuatable to the second work tool seating position. The tool connector further includes a magnetic mechanism in the tool receiving portion for providing magnetic force to engage a work tool in either of the first and second work tool seating positions, and a locking mechanism for lockingly engaging a work tool in the second work tool seating position.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2010Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Jore CorporationInventors: W. Robert Cornwell, Nathan C. Cantlon
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Patent number: 8733216Abstract: A depth setter bit holder formed in accordance with the present disclosure includes a main bit holder body having a first receptacle, a drive bit removably receivable within the first receptacle of the main bit holder, and a depth setter body removably securable on the main bit holder body such that the depth setter body partially encloses the drive bit.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2010Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Jore CorporationInventor: Nathan C. Cantlon
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Publication number: 20110215538Abstract: A tool connector generally includes a tool receiving portion configured for reciprocating between first and second work tool seating positions, wherein the tool receiving portion is normally biased to the first work tool seating position, and actuatable to the second work tool seating position. The tool connector further includes a magnetic mechanism in the tool receiving portion for providing magnetic force to engage a work tool in either of the first and second work tool seating positions, and a locking mechanism for lockingly engaging a work tool in the second work tool seating position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2010Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: JORE CORPORATIONInventors: W. Robert Cornwell, Nathan C. Cantlon
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Patent number: 7780016Abstract: A tool holder assembly is provided and includes a base portion and a holder portion. The holder portion is pivotably disposed within the base portion for reciprocating movement between a stored position and a removal position. The tool holder assembly also includes at least one interference member associated with one of either the base portion or the holder portion. The at least one interference member engaging a portion of the other of either the base portion or the holder portion and defining an interference fit therebetween for selectively restraining the holder portion in the stored position until a predetermined load is applied to overcome the interference fit.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2006Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Jore CorporationInventors: W Robert Cornwell, Clint Henriksen, David Tyler, Ian B Merwin
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Patent number: 7770494Abstract: A ratchet device constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure is depicted. The ratchet device includes a ratchet body having a handle and a ratchet head. The handle is reciprocably rotatable in first and second handle directions about an axis extending substantially normal to a major axis of the ratchet head. The ratchet device further includes an output member coupled to the ratchet head, wherein the output member is rotatable in a substantially constant output member direction when the handle is reciprocated between first and second handle directions.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Jore CorporationInventors: W. Robert Cornwell, Nathan C. Cantlon, Jesse Croft
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Publication number: 20090215544Abstract: A tap for forming threads in a workpiece is provided. The tap includes a shank having a first end adapted for insertion in a hand tool and a second end. The tap also includes a threaded shaft portion extending from the second end of the shank, the shaft portion includes a substantially uniform diameter and threads. The tap further includes a substantially cylindrical tip extending from the shaft portion. The tip has a diameter less than the diameter of the shaft portion and a length sufficient to co-axially align the tap with an sized opening of a workpiece to be tapped.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2008Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: JORE CORPORATIONInventor: Kahl David Chirico
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Patent number: 7578324Abstract: A bit (20) for a tool is provided. The bit includes a housing (22) having a cutting portion (24) and a shank (26). The bit also includes a post (40) disposed within the housing and positioned to assist in anchoring the bit to a workpiece (52) during use.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2004Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Jore CorporationInventor: Nathan Cantlon
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Patent number: 7497647Abstract: A device (20) for orienting a work tool (10) at a predetermined attitude relative to a work piece includes a base (22) having a first surface (34 or 44) abuttable against a work piece, a sleeve (24) coupled to the base, and a shaft (26) slidably receivable within the sleeve. The shaft has a first end portion (80) and a second end portion (82), wherein the first end portion is connectable to a work tool and the second end portion is connectable to an actuator for actuating the work tool.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2005Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Jore CorporationInventor: W. Robert Cornwell
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Publication number: 20080210593Abstract: A tool holder is provided. The tool holder includes first and second casings connected by a hinge and at least one tool carrier. The tool carrier includes a base portion coupled to one of either the one of the first or second casings and a holder portion having at least one holder assembly adapted to receive a tool accessory. The holder portion is coupled to the base portion for selective movement between a stored position and a removal position, wherein the holder portion is positioned relative to the base portion to permit the tool accessory to be removed from the holder portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: JORE CORPORATIONInventors: W. Robert Cornwell, Clint Henriksen, David Tyler, Ian B. Merwin
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Publication number: 20080075548Abstract: A bit (20) for a tool is provided. The bit includes a housing (22) having a cutting portion (24) and a shank (26). The bit also includes a post (40) disposed within the housing and positioned to assist in anchoring the bit to a workpiece (52) during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Applicant: JORE CORPORATIONInventor: Nathan Cantlon
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Patent number: D563670Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2006Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Jore CorporationInventors: W Robert Cornwell, Nathan C Cantlon
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Patent number: D563671Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Jore CorporationInventors: W. Robert Cornwell, Nathan C. Cantlon
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Patent number: D563672Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Jore CorporationInventors: W. Robert Cornwell, Nathan C. Cantlon
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Patent number: D585919Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Jore CorporationInventor: Nathan C. Cantlon
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Patent number: D659730Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2011Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Jore CorporationInventor: Nathan C. Cantlon