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).

  • Patent number: 11975394
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: TECHTRONIC POWER TOOLS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Thomas Evatt, Clinton C. Thackery, James Keith
  • Patent number: 11958180
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GP
    Inventors: Benjamin A Gaddis, Jesse J. Jerabek, Jacob F. Creasman, Clinton C. Thackery, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, William C. Buck, Eric K. Frazier
  • Publication number: 20240109135
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas Evatt, Clinton C. Thackery
  • Publication number: 20240058874
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Trevor Fauss, Jeffrey Groves, Thomas Evatt, Clinton C. Thackery
  • Patent number: 11865625
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: TECHTRONIC POWER TOOLS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Thomas Evatt, Clinton C. Thackery
  • Publication number: 20230415244
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Trevor Fauss, Jeffrey Groves, Thomas Evatt, Clinton C. Thackery
  • Publication number: 20230349519
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Yu Siu Kwong, Lau Hee Wing, Hui King Pun, Kim Eunsuk, Clinton C. Thackery, Graham Wilson
  • Publication number: 20220408989
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Clinton C. Thackery, Jacob F. Creasman
  • Publication number: 20220219250
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Evatt, Clinton C. Thackery, James Keith
  • Patent number: 11318545
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GP
    Inventors: Thomas Evatt, Clinton C. Thackery, James Keith
  • Publication number: 20210205905
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Clinton C. Thackery, Douglas K. Ritterling, Ronald C. McCurry, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway
  • Publication number: 20210162515
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas Evatt, Clinton C. Thackery
  • Patent number: 10946457
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: TTI (MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE) LIMITED
    Inventors: Thomas Evatt, Clinton C. Thackery
  • Publication number: 20210016368
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas Evatt, Clinton C. Thackery, James Keith
  • Publication number: 20200368892
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Gaddis, Jesse J. Jerabek, Jacob F. Creasman, Clinton C. Thackery, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, William C. Buck, Eric K. Frazier
  • Patent number: 10828704
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP
    Inventors: Thomas Evatt, Clinton C. Thackery, James Keith
  • Patent number: D901806
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: TTI (MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE) LIMITED
    Inventor: Clinton C. Thackery
  • Patent number: D924969
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP
    Inventors: Clinton C. Thackery, Drew A. Dahill, Jacob F. Creasman, Patrick Gordon, Logan T. Aldridge
  • Patent number: D951051
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP
    Inventors: Clinton C. Thackery, Douglas K. Ritterling, Ronald C. McCurry, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway
  • Patent number: D999611
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GP
    Inventors: Clinton C. Thackery, Douglas K. Ritterling, Ronald C. McCurry, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway