Patents by Inventor Jim Bias

Jim Bias 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: 8939340
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods and apparatus for discharging a fastener. In particular embodiments, the invention comprises a fastener-dispensing device comprising a fastener striker in operational communication with a striker driving means. The fastener-dispending device also includes a device body comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion containing the striker driving means and the lower portion containing the striker, wherein the upper portion is pivotable in a sideways direction relative to the lower portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Halex/Scott Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Gardner, Glenn A. Baker, Mirko Champa, Jim Bias, Jeffrey W. Sutherland
  • Patent number: 8282328
    Abstract: The present invention includes various embodiments directed to apparatus and methods surrounding a fastener device. In particular embodiments, the fastener device is a quick charging and discharging device that includes a solenoid, a fastener striker, a flash capacitor, and a control circuit. Other novel features of the fastener device exist. In particular embodiments, the present invention also includes apparatus and methods related to deforming staples for securing conduit and the like, and staple insulation and insulated staples that may be discharged by the fastener device. The insulation may be provided in an ordinary staple strip for use in the fastener device. Each insulation form may include deformation voids to assist the adaptation of the insulation about a target object that is being secured by the insulated staple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Halex/Scott Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Gardner, Glenn A. Baker, Mirko Champa, Jim Bias, Jeffrey Sutherland
  • Patent number: 7918374
    Abstract: The present invention includes various embodiments directed to apparatus and methods surrounding a fastener device. In particular embodiments, the fastener device is a quick charging and discharging device that includes a solenoid, a fastener striker, a flash capacitor, and a control circuit. Other novel features of the fastener device exist. In particular embodiments, the present invention also includes apparatus and methods related to deforming staples for securing conduit and the like, and staple insulation and insulated staples that may be discharged by the fastener device. The insulation may be provided in an ordinary staple strip for use in the fastener device. Each insulation form may include deformation voids to assist the adaptation of the insulation about a target object that is being secured by the insulated staple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: HALEX/Scott Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Michael Gardner, Glenn A. Baker, Mirko Champa, Jim Bias, Jeff Sutherland
  • Publication number: 20090285655
    Abstract: The present invention includes various embodiments directed to apparatus and methods surrounding a fastener device. In particular embodiments, the fastener device is a quick charging and discharging device that includes a solenoid, a fastener striker, a flash capacitor, and a control circuit. Other novel features of the fastener device exist. In particular embodiments, the present invention also includes apparatus and methods related to deforming staples for securing conduit and the like, and staple insulation and insulated staples that may be discharged by the fastener device. The insulation may be provided in an ordinary staple strip for use in the fastener device. Each insulation form may include deformation voids to assist the adaptation of the insulation about a target object that is being secured by the insulated staple.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: Halex/Scott Fetzer Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Gardner, Glenn A. Baker, Mirko Champa, Jim Bias, Jeffery Sutherland
  • Publication number: 20080179371
    Abstract: The present invention includes various embodiments directed to apparatus and methods surrounding a fastener device. In particular embodiments, the fastener device is a quick charging and discharging device that includes a solenoid, a fastener striker, a flash capacitor, and a control circuit. Other novel features of the fastener device exist. In particular embodiments, the present invention also includes apparatus and methods related to deforming staples for securing conduit and the like, and staple insulation and insulated staples that may be discharged by the fastener device. The insulation may be provided in an ordinary staple strip for use in the fastener device. Each insulation form may include deformation voids to assist the adaptation of the insulation about a target object that is being secured by the insulated staple.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: THE HALEX COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael GARDNER, Glenn A. Baker, Mirko Champa, Jim Bias, Jeff Sutherland