Patents by Inventor Gerald A. Gerst

Gerald A. Gerst 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: 10456843
    Abstract: A circular jig apparatus to allow cutting or marking of large circular holes in sheets of material using a tool with a cutting blade or marking device is disclosed. This apparatus includes a system to hold the hold the tool in place, adjust the size or radius of the circular hole, and guide the cutting blade or marking device around in a circle on the sheet of material. In particular the cutting tool may be a vibrating blade. A system is also disclosed to match the curvature of the cutting blade to the arc or radius of the circle being cut. A system is also disclosed to provide a depth stop for the cutting blade. A system to hold a wide variety of marking or dispensing devices for use with the circular jig is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Inventor: Gerald A Gerst
  • Publication number: 20180065189
    Abstract: A circular jig apparatus to allow cutting or marking of large circular holes in sheets of material using a tool with a cutting blade or marking device is disclosed. This apparatus includes a system to hold the hold the tool in place, adjust the size or radius of the circular hole, and guide the cutting blade or marking device around in a circle on the sheet of material. In particular the cutting tool may be a vibrating blade. A system is also disclosed to match the curvature of the cutting blade to the arc or radius of the circle being cut. A system is also disclosed to provide a depth stop for the cutting blade. A system to hold a wide variety of marking or dispensing devices for use with the circular jig is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventor: Gerald A Gerst
  • Publication number: 20170066584
    Abstract: An apparatus to hold two or more spray cans and spray controllably with both cans is disclosed. The cans may hold the same or different colors of paint or other coating materials, and may be reproducibly aimed within the apparatus in such a way as to achieve different effects when sprayed as a set. Mechanisms to individually adjust the spray rate of the two or more spray cans are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventor: Gerald A. Gerst