Patents by Inventor Clair L. Tiede

Clair L. Tiede has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Collet holder with rotation mechanism and method
    Patent number: 6502835
    Abstract: A work piece holder with clamping and rotation mechanisms in a support. A holder or brake exists next to a collet and sleeve assembly to restrain the assembly from rotating. Hydraulic pumps and connections operate on the mechanisms for the clamping and rotating actions. An electronic controller is connected with the mechanisms and operates the system in a sequence for selective machining on the work pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Beere Tool Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Clair L. Tiede
  • 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
  • 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
  • Programmable fish line jiggler
    Patent number: 4251939
    Abstract: A programmable fish line jiggler having a rod holding the line and a rotatable member for moving the rod up and down and thus move the bait on the end of the line. The rotatable member has movable contacts thereon which engage the rod for inducing the up and down movement of the rod, and the contacts can be positioned in selected positions on the member so that the actual jigging action can be selected by the fisherman.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1981
    Inventor: Clair L. Tiede