Patents by Inventor James V. Michael

James V. Michael 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).

  • Portable power fastening tool
    Patent number: 5062562
    Abstract: A portable power fastening tool for fastening flooring or the like using fastening members such as nails and staples also includes a driver member for the fasteners and a hammer member, both of which are propelled by an air motor to simultaneously compressively strike the flooring during the fastening operation, thereby to compress the flooring and eliminate gaps or voids. Preferably, the tool is mounted on a wheeled carriage which facilitates movement from one fastening location to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1991
    Assignee: Senco Products, Inc.
    Inventor: James V. Michael
  • Door jamb assembly machine with automatic alignment and feed
    Patent number: 4955521
    Abstract: A machine for assembling a jamb member, two sides members, and a stop member into a finished door jamb. The individual members are placed into the machine, which positions and aligns members and transports them in the proper relationship to a fastening station which automatically fastens the members into a door jamb assembly. The machine automatically spaces the fasteners along the length of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1990
    Assignee: Senco Products, Inc.
    Inventor: James V. Michael