Patents by Inventor James E. Pangerc

James E. Pangerc 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).

  • Publication number: 20120017452
    Abstract: A door lock locator configured to attach to a door having a latch edge and to locate the door lock in relation to a strike plate. The door lock locator includes an edge wall having an edge hole locator, a first wall extending from the edge wall and including a bore hole locator, a second wall extending from the edge wall and cooperating with the first wall to attach the door lock locator to the door. The door lock locator also includes a strike plate locator coupled to one of the edge wall, the first wall, and the second wall. The strike plate locator has a protrusion that selectively engages the strike plate to locate the edge hole locator and the bore hole locator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: Chin Hung Lam, Tsz Kin Wong, Guo Hua Liang, Yu Xia, James E. Pangerc
  • Publication number: 20090279972
    Abstract: An arbor for quick change and standard hole cutters, wherein each hole cutter includes a central aperture and at least one drive pin aperture. The arbor comprises an arbor body including an end portion engageable within the central aperture, a drive shank opposite the end portion for engaging a power tool, and an aperture for receiving a pilot bit. The arbor further comprises a drive pin plate and/or collar having at least one drive pin receivable in a corresponding drive pin aperture of the hole saw for drivingly engaging the hole saw. The arbor, in at least one embodiment, further comprises a pilot bit mechanism for engaging and releasing a quick change or standard pilot bit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Joseph Thomas Novak, James E. Pangerc
  • Publication number: 20090279971
    Abstract: An arbor is provided for small diameter quick change and standard hole cutters. Each hole cutter defines an outer diameter of less than 1¼ inches, a central aperture and at least one drive pin recess. The arbor comprises an arbor body including an end portion engageable within the central aperture, and a drive member having at least one drive pin for engaging a corresponding drive pin recess of the hole cutter for rotatably driving the hole cutter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Charles M. O'Keefe, Joseph Thomas Novak, James E. Pangerc
  • Publication number: 20090238653
    Abstract: An arbor is provided for small diameter quick change and standard hole saws. Each hole saw defines an outer diameter of less than 1¼ inches, a central aperture and at least one drive pin recess. The arbor comprises an arbor body including an end portion engageable within the central aperture, and a drive member having at least one drive pin receivable in a corresponding drive pin recess of the hole saw for rotatably driving the hole saw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Charles M. O'Keefe, James E. Pangerc
  • Publication number: 20090226270
    Abstract: An arbor is provided for both quick change and standard hole saws. Each hole saw includes a central aperture and at least one drive pin aperture. The arbor comprises an arbor body including an end portion engageable within the central aperture, a drive shank opposite the end portion for engaging a power tool, and an axially extending pilot bit aperture for receiving either a quick change pilot bit or standard pilot bit. The arbor further comprises a drive pin plate having at least one drive pin receivable in a corresponding drive pin aperture of the hole saw for drivingly engaging the hole saw. The arbor further comprises a pilot bit mechanism having a first state for engaging a quick change pilot bit, a second state for engaging a standard pilot bit, and a third state for disengaging and releasing the inserted quick change or standard pilot bit from the arbor body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: Joseph Thomas Novak, James E. Pangerc
  • Patent number: 7356902
    Abstract: A lock set installation apparatus has a pair of hole saw guides which locate a hole to receive door operating members of a lock set. Each hole saw guide has at least one rail member which oppose one another. A lock bolt hole mechanism is movable and coupled with the rails. The lock bolt hole mechanism centers the lock bolt hole onto the door. A locking mechanism locks the hole saw guides with respect to one another to enable cutting of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Snider, James E. Pangerc
  • Patent number: 7237688
    Abstract: A storage container having a unique hinge arrangement is provided. The container includes a cover and base portion having hinge portions extending therefrom. The hinge portions are molded from a die configuration that creates adjacent cavities formed vertically and laterally. The hinge portions are arranged such that the cover and base interfit to reveal a continuous passage. A pin is inserted through the continuous passage completing a workable hinge. The storage container includes internal lateral wall sections on the cover and base having tabs extending therefrom. The tabs are configured to accept removable spacers. The spacers include side walls that are contoured such that an object may be easily removed without becoming caught in an angled corner. Transparent lids are releasably latched to the inside of the cover and base. The latches for the lids are located in a position that requires each lid to be locked prior to closing the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Pangerc, Gregory Scott Snider
  • Patent number: 7210880
    Abstract: A lock set installation apparatus has a pair of hole saw guides which locate a hole to receive door operating members of a lock set. Each hole saw guide has at least one rail member which oppose one another. A lock bolt hole mechanism is movable and coupled with the rails. The lock bolt hole mechanism centers the lock bolt hole onto the door. A locking mechanism locks the hole saw guides with respect to one another to enable cutting of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Snider, James E. Pangerc
  • Patent number: 7165674
    Abstract: A storage container for housing drill bits includes a front housing portion and a rear housing portion pivotally connected through a hinge for moving between open and closed positions. The front housing portion and the rear housing portion define a body cavity therebetween in the closed position. A plurality of sleeves are pivotally and independently connected to the hinge and arranged to fit within the body cavity in the closed position. The plurality of sleeves each include a plurality of bore portions formed thereon for accepting the drill bits. The plurality of sleeves further include hinge arms for cooperating with the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Pangerc, William Bredlow, David L. Wikle
  • Patent number: 7021637
    Abstract: A work box to be combined with a work table has a base with at least one extending side wall enclosing a tool retaining area. An interruption is formed in the base to define a gap for receiving a support on the work table. The support mounts the base and, in turn, the work box onto the support and the work table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Snider, Jason Busschaert, Clifford D. Read, Michael G. Sirois, James E. Pangerc
  • Patent number: 6978890
    Abstract: A tool container has a first and second housing as well as a tool retainer. The first and second housings are rotatably coupled with the tool retainer. The first and second housings move from a closed position, surrounding the tool retainer prohibiting access to the tool retainer, to an open position, enabling access to the tool retainer. The tool retainer is independently rotatable with respect to the first and second housings in the open position. The tool retainer has at least one member to retain a tool on the tool retainer. The tool retainer has a compartment which is accessible when the first and second housings are in both said open and closed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Pangerc, Robert P. Welsh, William Bredlow, Carlo Massobrio
  • Patent number: D509656
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Pangerc, Robert P. Welsh, William Bredlow, Carlo Massobrio
  • Patent number: D514807
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Gabriel E. Concari, James E. Pangerc
  • Patent number: D516315
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Pangerc, David L. Wikle
  • Patent number: D516401
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Snider, James E. Pangerc
  • Patent number: D516812
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Pangerc, Robert P. Welsh, William Bredlow, Carlo Massobrio
  • Patent number: D520744
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Pangerc, David L. Wikle
  • Patent number: D524046
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James E Pangerc, David L Wikle
  • Patent number: D628870
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: Jesse J. Jerabek, James E. Pangerc
  • Patent number: D628871
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: Jesse J. Jerabek, Kenneth M. Brazell, David Wikle, James E. Pangerc