Patents by Inventor John Walter Schnell

John Walter Schnell 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).

  • Adjustable reciprocating saw
    Patent number: 7204026
    Abstract: An adjustable reciprocating saw has the ability to adjust the orientation of the saw blade in relation to the rest of the tool. The saw blade can pivot about two transverse axes, one parallel with and one perpendicular to the reciprocating motion axis of the saw blade. The portions of the saw's housing which rotate relative to one another are attached with a rotating joint comprising a pin and groove design. Rotation locks selectively prevent rotation of the saw blade about each axis. The rotation locks can be released through simply depressing buttons on the saw. A rear internal bearing increases the durability and decreases the size of the saw. A keyless adjustable shoe is mounted to the saw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Gene Phillips, John Walter Schnell, John Michael Beville, Jeffrey F. Schmitz
  • Bearing for a reciprocating shaft of a reciprocating saw
    Patent number: 7096589
    Abstract: An adjustable reciprocating saw has the ability to adjust the orientation of the saw blade in relation to the rest of the tool. The saw blade can pivot about two transverse axes, one parallel with and one perpendicular to the reciprocating motion axis of the saw blade. The portions of the saw's housing which rotate relative to one another are attached with a rotating joint comprising a pin and groove design. Rotation locks selectively prevent rotation of the saw blade about each axis. The rotation locks can be released through simply depressing buttons on the saw. A rear internal bearing increases the durability and decreases the size of the saw. A keyless adjustable shoe is mounted to the saw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Gene Phillips, John Walter Schnell
  • Bearing for a reciprocating shaft of a reciprocating saw
    Publication number: 20040049928
    Abstract: An adjustable reciprocating saw has the ability to adjust the orientation of the saw blade in relation to the rest of the tool. The saw blade can pivot about two transverse axes, one parallel with and one perpendicular to the reciprocating motion axis of the saw blade. The portions of the saw's housing which rotate relative to one another are attached with a rotating joint comprising a pin and groove design. Rotation locks selectively prevent rotation of the saw blade about each axis. The rotation locks can be released through simply depressing buttons on the saw. A rear internal bearing increases the durability and decreases the size of the saw. A keyless adjustable shoe is mounted to the saw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Alan Gene Phillips, John Walter Schnell
  • Adjustable shoe for a reciprocating saw
    Patent number: 6671969
    Abstract: An adjustable reciprocating saw has the ability to adjust the orientation of the saw blade in relation to the rest of the tool. The saw blade can pivot about two transverse axes, one parallel with and one perpendicular to the reciprocating motion axis of the saw blade. The portions of the saw's housing which rotate relative to one another are attached with a rotating joint comprising a pin and groove design. Rotation locks selectively prevent rotation of the saw blade about each axis. The rotation locks can be released through simply depressing buttons on the saw. A rear internal bearing increases the durability and decreases the size of the saw. A keyless adjustable shoe is mounted to the saw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Porter-Cable/Delta
    Inventors: Alan Gene Phillips, John Walter Schnell, John Michael Beville
  • Adjustable reciprocating saw
    Publication number: 20030110646
    Abstract: An adjustable reciprocating saw has the ability to adjust the orientation of the saw blade in relation to the rest of the tool. The saw blade can pivot about two transverse axes, one parallel with and one perpendicular to the reciprocating motion axis of the saw blade. The portions of the saw's housing which rotate relative to one another are attached with a rotating joint comprising a pin and groove design. Rotation locks selectively prevent rotation of the saw blade about each axis. The rotation locks can be released through simply depressing buttons on the saw. A rear internal bearing increases the durability and decreases the size of the saw. A keyless adjustable shoe is mounted to the saw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Alan Gene Phillips, John Walter Schnell, John Michael Beville, Jeffrey F. Schmitz
  • Adjustable reciprocating saw
    Publication number: 20030110645
    Abstract: An adjustable reciprocating saw has the ability to adjust the orientation of the saw blade in relation to the rest of the tool. The saw blade can pivot about two transverse axes, one parallel with and one perpendicular to the reciprocating motion axis of the saw blade. The portions of the saw's housing which rotate relative to one another are attached with a rotating joint comprising a pin and groove design. Rotation locks selectively prevent rotation of the saw blade about each axis. The rotation locks can be released through simply depressing buttons on the saw. A rear internal bearing increases the durability and decreases the size of the saw. A keyless adjustable shoe is mounted to the saw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Alan Gene Phillips, John Walter Schnell, John Michael Beville