Patents by Inventor Glen R. Chartier

Glen R. Chartier 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).

  • HOLE SAW DRILL GUIDE
    Publication number: 20160256936
    Abstract: A hole saw drill guide is described. The drill guide can be used when drilling holes in pipe or tubes. The hole saw drill guide includes a guide tube base assembly and an arbor shaft assembly. The guide tube base assembly is chained or otherwise secured to a pipe. The arbor shaft assembly is removably engaged with the guide tube base assembly and during use of the device, rotates within a guide tube of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Glen R. Chartier, James Tunningley, Harald Krondorfer, Jörg Rosenthal
  • Replaceable gripping inserts for wrenches
    Patent number: 9434055
    Abstract: Gripping inserts used in a wrench having a collection of moveably positionable jaws which is pivotally affixed to a handle are described. The wrench and gripping inserts find particular application in drilling industries. Also described are particular materials and characteristics for the gripping inserts. In addition, methods for configuring and/or sizing the gripping inserts are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: James Tunningley, Jason J. Boggs, Glen R. Chartier
  • Portable compact threading machine
    Patent number: 9370835
    Abstract: A powered threading machine is described. The threading machine is compact and portable. The threading machine includes a tube frame having a rearward wheel assembly and an extendable handle at the front of the machine. A particular sump configuration is used to prevent loss of cutting oil during operation and transport of the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Richard Kundracik, Glen R. Chartier, Qi Zhou
  • Plastic pipe cutter
    Patent number: 9308660
    Abstract: A hand-held cutting tool is described which is used to readily cut or sever flexible pipe or tubing. The tool features one or more openings in the body of the tool sized to accommodate pipe or tubing to be cut. The tool is used to cut tubing by inserting the tubing into one of the apertures. A retractable blade is urged against the tubing and the tool then orbited about the tubing and/or the tubing rotated until the blade severs the tubing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Steven M. Macsay, Glen R. Chartier
  • Wrench
    Patent number: 9205539
    Abstract: A wrench having a collection of moveably positionable jaws which is pivotally affixed to a handle is described. The wrench can include the use of one or more regions of friction material located about an enclosed gripping region. The wrench finds particular application in drilling industries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
    Inventors: Richard R. Kundracik, Jason J. Boggs, Glen R. Chartier, Prasad Chatursingh Patil
  • SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR PERFORMING POWERED THREADING OPERATIONS
    Publication number: 20150343543
    Abstract: A device and associated system for threading, cutting, and reaming pipe ends are described. The device and system utilizes a brushless DC electric motor. The devices also include on-board electronics and operator interface(s) to provide sophisticated control and information as to the various operations. Also described are methods of operating the devices and several different modes for performing various operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Richard M. Kundracik, Paul W. Gress, James E. Hamm, Glen R. Chartier
  • Systems and devices for performing powered threading operations
    Patent number: 9138818
    Abstract: A device and associated system for threading, cutting, and reaming pipe ends are described. The device and system utilizes a brushless DC electric motor. The devices also include on-board electronics and operator interface(s) to provide sophisticated control and information as to the various operations. Also described are methods of operating the devices and several different modes for performing various operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Richard Kundracik, Paul W. Gress, James E. Hamm, Glen R. Chartier
  • Wrench
    Publication number: 20140290444
    Abstract: A wrench having a collection of moveably positionable jaws which is pivotally affixed to a handle is described. The wrench can include the use of one or more regions of friction material located about an enclosed gripping region. The wrench finds particular application in drilling industries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: RICHARD R. KUNDRACIK, Jason J. Boggs, Glen R. Chartier, Prasad Chatursingh Patil
  • REPLACEABLE GRIPPING INSERTS FOR WRENCHES
    Publication number: 20140290445
    Abstract: Gripping inserts used in a wrench having a collection of moveably positionable jaws which is pivotally affixed to a handle are described. The wrench and gripping inserts find particular application in drilling industries. Also described are particular materials and characteristics for the gripping inserts. In addition, methods for configuring and/or sizing the gripping inserts are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: James Tunningley, Jason J. Boggs, Glen R. Chartier
  • BASIN WRENCH
    Publication number: 20140116206
    Abstract: A basin wrench is described having a telescoping assembly, pivotal jaws, a light, and a removable T-bar assembly. The wrench includes a polymeric housing having a contoured gripping region. The T-bar assembly includes a pivotally mounted hub and bar slidably retained within the hub. The T-bar assembly can be placed in a stowed position in which the bar is positioned alongside the housing. The wrench also includes magnetic retaining provisions to retain the T-bar assembly in its stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Glen R. Chartier, Harald Krondorfer, Robert Englert
  • PIPE WRENCH WITH HOOK SHANK SPACER
    Publication number: 20140083260
    Abstract: A shank spacer member and its attachment to a pipe wrench is described. The shank spacer member prevents contact between a pipe or other work piece and a shank portion of a movable jaw when the pipe is positioned in the wrench. Upon application of torque to the wrench, the member and its placement on the wrench provides increased gripping force by the wrench upon the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Richard M. Kundracik, Jason J. Boggs, Glen R. Chartier, Paul W. Gress
  • PORTABLE COMPACT THREADING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20130055862
    Abstract: A powered threading machine is described. The threading machine is compact and portable. The threading machine includes a tube frame having a rearward wheel assembly and an extendable handle at the front of the machine. A particular sump configuration is used to prevent loss of cutting oil during operation and transport of the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
    Inventors: Richard Kundracik, Glen R. Chartier, Qi Zhou
  • SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR PERFORMING POWERED THREADING OPERATIONS
    Publication number: 20120039679
    Abstract: A device and associated system for threading, cutting, and reaming pipe ends are described. The device and system utilizes a brushless DC electric motor. The devices also include on-board electronics and operator interface(s) to provide sophisticated control and information as to the various operations. Also described are methods of operating the devices and several different modes for performing various operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
    Inventors: Richard Kundracik, Paul W. Gress, James E. Hamm, Glen R. Chartier
  • PLASTIC PIPE CUTTER
    Publication number: 20110078905
    Abstract: A hand-held cutting tool is described which is used to readily cut or sever flexible pipe or tubing. The tool features one or more openings in the body of the tool sized to accommodate pipe or tubing to be cut. The tool is used to cut tubing by inserting the tubing into one of the apertures. A retractable blade is urged against the tubing and the tool then orbited about the tubing and/or the tubing rotated until the blade severs the tubing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
    Inventors: Steven M. Macsay, Glen R. Chartier
  • Pipe cutter
    Patent number: D626812
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Emerson Electric Co.
    Inventors: Steven M. Macsay, Glen R. Chartier
  • Tool handle
    Patent number: D717619
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Richard M. Kundracik, Jason J. Boggs, Glen R. Chartier, Prasad Patil, Rahul Maruti Nanche, Sandeep Sidagouda Patil
  • Insert for tool
    Patent number: D739192
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: RIDGE TOOL COMPANY
    Inventors: James Tunningley, Jason J. Boggs, Glen R. Chartier
  • Wrench
    Patent number: D748958
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: RIDGE TOOL COMPANY
    Inventors: Glen R. Chartier, Jason J. Boggs, Sandeep Sidagouda Patil
  • Wrench
    Patent number: D749924
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: RIDGE TOOL COMPANY
    Inventors: Glen R. Chartier, Jason J. Boggs, Sandeep Sidagouda Patil
  • Wrench
    Patent number: D750944
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: RIDGE TOOL COMPANY
    Inventors: Glen R. Chartier, Jason J. Boggs, Sandeep Sidagouda Patil