Patents by Inventor Clinton C. Thackery
Clinton C. Thackery 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).
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Patent number: 11975394Abstract: A pocket hole jig includes a base having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. The base further including a drill bit aperture positioned proximate the first end and extending through a portion of the base. The drill bit aperture oriented at an acute angle relative to the longitudinal axis. The pocket hole jig further includes a fence pivotally coupled to the base proximate the second end of the base. The fence including a contact surface, and the fence pivotal about an axis transverse to a longitudinal axis of the drill bit aperture.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: TECHTRONIC POWER TOOLS TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: Thomas Evatt, Clinton C. Thackery, James Keith
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Patent number: 11958180Abstract: A rotary tool assembly includes a main body, a motor disposed in the main body, and a power source coupled to the main body. The power source being configured to provide electrical power to the motor. A rotary tool attached to the main body. The rotary tool configured to be actuated by the motor. A first bit storage area disposed on the main body. The first bit storage area being configured to receive a first bit. A second bit storage area disposed on the main body. The second bit storage area being configured to receive a second bit.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2019Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GPInventors: Benjamin A Gaddis, Jesse J. Jerabek, Jacob F. Creasman, Clinton C. Thackery, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, William C. Buck, Eric K. Frazier
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Publication number: 20240109135Abstract: A pocket hole jig includes a body with a base surface positionable against a workpiece and a recess extending into the body from the base surface, a gimbal pivotally coupled to the body and including a gimbal aperture extending therethrough, and a drill guide received by the gimbal aperture and including a drill guide aperture extending therethrough. The drill guide aperture defines a guide axis for a drill bit such that the drill bit is insertable into the drill guide aperture along the guide axis. The drill guide is pivotable with the gimbal relative to the body to adjust an inclination angle of the guide axis relative to the base surface, and the drill guide is movable along the gimbal aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Thomas Evatt, Clinton C. Thackery
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Publication number: 20240058874Abstract: A pocket hole jig includes: a body; an actuator moveably coupled to the body; a clamp head moveable between an open state and a closed state, wherein the clamp head selectively secures a workpiece in a clamping region of the pocket hole jig in the closed state; a spring biasing the clamp head to the open state; a drill guide defining a guide axis for a drill bit; and a linkage extending between the actuator and each of the clamp head and the drill guide to move the clamp head between the open and closed states in response to movement of the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Trevor Fauss, Jeffrey Groves, Thomas Evatt, Clinton C. Thackery
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Patent number: 11865625Abstract: A pocket hole jig includes a body with a base surface positionable against a workpiece, and a drill guide pivotally coupled to the body. The drill guide defines a guide axis such that a drill bit is insertable into the drill guide along the guide axis. The drill guide is pivotable relative to the body to adjust an inclination angle of the guide axis relative to the base surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: TECHTRONIC POWER TOOLS TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: Thomas Evatt, Clinton C. Thackery
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Publication number: 20230415244Abstract: A pocket hole jig includes a body; an actuator operatively coupled to the body; a clamp head movable relative to the body to selectively secure an object in a clamping region of the pocket hole jig; and a drill guide defining a guide axis for a drill bit, wherein the actuator is moveable between an open position and a closed position, wherein movement of the actuator from an open position to a closed position tightens the clamp head against the object and locks the clamp head in a tightened state against the object, and wherein movement of the actuator from an open position to a closed position pivots the drill guide and locks the drill guide with the guide axis at a specified alignment with respect to the clamping region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Trevor Fauss, Jeffrey Groves, Thomas Evatt, Clinton C. Thackery
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Publication number: 20230349519Abstract: A tripod light includes a frame supporting a light assembly, and a support assembly coupled to the frame and configured to support the frame on a surface. The support assembly includes a first leg, a second leg, and a third leg. The support assembly is pivotable relative to the frame about a first axis between a stowed position in which the support assembly including the first leg, the second leg and the third leg is adjacent the frame, and a deployed position in which the support assembly including the first leg, the second leg, and the third leg extends away from the frame. Each of the second leg and the third leg is configured to rotate relative to the first leg about a second axis between a collapsed position and a respective extended position of the second leg and the third leg.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: Yu Siu Kwong, Lau Hee Wing, Hui King Pun, Kim Eunsuk, Clinton C. Thackery, Graham Wilson
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Publication number: 20220408989Abstract: A wearable vacuum cleaner includes a harness configured to support the wearable vacuum cleaner on a user's back, a housing connected to the harness, a suction motor assembly disposed within the housing and operable to create a working airflow, and a collection bin configured to receive debris separated from the working airflow. The collection bin includes an opening adjacent a bottom portion of the collection bin and a lid moveably coupled to the collection bin to selectively cover the opening in a closed position and uncover the opening in an open position. The lid is movable to the open position to empty the contents of the collection bin through the opening while the collection bin remains attached to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Clinton C. Thackery, Jacob F. Creasman
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Publication number: 20220219250Abstract: A pocket hole jig includes a base having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. The base further including a drill bit aperture positioned proximate the first end and extending through a portion of the base. The drill bit aperture oriented at an acute angle relative to the longitudinal axis. The pocket hole jig further includes a fence pivotally coupled to the base proximate the second end of the base. The fence including a contact surface, and the fence pivotal about an axis transverse to a longitudinal axis of the drill bit aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Thomas Evatt, Clinton C. Thackery, James Keith
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Patent number: 11318545Abstract: A pocket hole jig includes base with a base plate and first and second lateral side walls extending along the base plate, and a body disposed between the first and second lateral side walls and slidable along the base in a forward direction and a rearward direction. The body includes a drill bit aperture angled downward toward the base plate. The pocket hole jig also includes a fence movable between a raised position and a lowered position and having a contact surface engageable with an end of the workpiece when the fence is in the lowered position to position the base a predetermined distance from the end of the workpiece. The contact surface is in a first position when the fence is in the raised position and a second position when the fence is in the lowered position. The second position is forward of the first position.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GPInventors: Thomas Evatt, Clinton C. Thackery, James Keith
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Publication number: 20210205905Abstract: A circular saw includes a base with an opening therethrough, a blade guard coupled to the base, and a saw blade at least partially positioned within the blade guard and extending through the opening of the base. The saw blade and the blade guard are pivotable relative to the base to adjust a bevel angle of the saw blade relative to the base. The circular saw also includes a housing supported by the blade guard, a motor positioned within the housing that is operable to rotate the saw blade, and a bevel angle guide coupled between the base and the blade guard. The bevel angle guide configured to indicate the bevel angle at which the saw blade is adjusted. The bevel angle guide is integrally formed with the base as a single piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2020Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Clinton C. Thackery, Douglas K. Ritterling, Ronald C. McCurry, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway
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Publication number: 20210162515Abstract: A pocket hole jig includes a body with a base surface positionable against a workpiece, and a drill guide pivotally coupled to the body. The drill guide defines a guide axis such that a drill bit is insertable into the drill guide along the guide axis. The drill guide is pivotable relative to the body to adjust an inclination angle of the guide axis relative to the base surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Thomas Evatt, Clinton C. Thackery
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Patent number: 10946457Abstract: A pocket hole jig includes a body with a base surface positionable against a workpiece, and a drill guide pivotally coupled to the body. The drill guide defines a guide axis such that a drill bit is insertable into the drill guide along the guide axis. The drill guide is pivotable relative to the body to adjust an inclination angle of the guide axis relative to the base surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2018Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: TTI (MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE) LIMITEDInventors: Thomas Evatt, Clinton C. Thackery
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Publication number: 20210016368Abstract: A pocket hole jig includes base with a base plate and first and second lateral side walls extending along the base plate, and a body disposed between the first and second lateral side walls and slidable along the base in a forward direction and a rearward direction. The body includes a drill bit aperture angled downward toward the base plate. The pocket hole jig also includes a fence movable between a raised position and a lowered position and having a contact surface engageable with an end of the workpiece when the fence is in the lowered position to position the base a predetermined distance from the end of the workpiece. The contact surface is in a first position when the fence is in the raised position and a second position when the fence is in the lowered position. The second position is forward of the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Thomas Evatt, Clinton C. Thackery, James Keith
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Publication number: 20200368892Abstract: A rotary tool assembly includes a main body, a motor disposed in the main body, and a power source coupled to the main body. The power source being configured to provide electrical power to the motor. A rotary tool attached to the main body. The rotary tool configured to be actuated by the motor. A first bit storage area disposed on the main body. The first bit storage area being configured to receive a first bit. A second bit storage area disposed on the main body. The second bit storage area being configured to receive a second bit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2019Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Benjamin A. Gaddis, Jesse J. Jerabek, Jacob F. Creasman, Clinton C. Thackery, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, William C. Buck, Eric K. Frazier
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Patent number: 10828704Abstract: A pocket hole jig includes base with a base plate and first and second lateral side walls extending along the base plate, and a body disposed between the first and second lateral side walls and slidable along the base in a forward direction and a rearward direction. The body includes a drill bit aperture angled downward toward the base plate. The pocket hole jig also includes a fence movable between a raised position and a lowered position and having a contact surface engageable with an end of the workpiece when the fence is in the lowered position to position the base a predetermined distance from the end of the workpiece. The contact surface is in a first position when the fence is in the raised position and a second position when the fence is in the lowered position. The second position is forward of the first position.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GPInventors: Thomas Evatt, Clinton C. Thackery, James Keith
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Patent number: D901806Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: TTI (MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE) LIMITEDInventor: Clinton C. Thackery
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Patent number: D924969Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GPInventors: Clinton C. Thackery, Drew A. Dahill, Jacob F. Creasman, Patrick Gordon, Logan T. Aldridge
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Patent number: D951051Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GPInventors: Clinton C. Thackery, Douglas K. Ritterling, Ronald C. McCurry, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway
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Patent number: D999611Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GPInventors: Clinton C. Thackery, Douglas K. Ritterling, Ronald C. McCurry, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway