Patents by Inventor John Wirth, Jr.
John Wirth, Jr. 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).
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Patent number: 8417599Abstract: A method and system for browsing and ordering from product catalogs via the Internet is disclosed. When a customer requests a catalog page, a low resolution image of the requested page is first provided to the customer. The size of the computer file corresponding to the page is reduced to be as small as possible, while still allowing products imaged on the page to be recognized. When a customer clicks on a hyperlink in the form of a blocked area in the low resolution image catalog page corresponding to a particular product, a more detailed presentation for that product is built from stored files which include a high resolution picture of the product, a headline file identifying the product, a copy file describing the product, and an order block data file providing detailed information for ordering the product. By initially providing low resolution images for requested catalog pages, such pages can be quickly downloaded to a customer's computer.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2001Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventor: John Wirth, Jr.
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Patent number: 8336868Abstract: A workpiece support that presents a generally planar workpiece contacting surface having high friction, gripping pad(s) that will not mar a workpiece surface, and thus provides a versatile accessory for home hobbyists and artisans alike that protects the supported surface of the workpiece. By providing a non-marring workpiece support, such as that illustrated in FIGS. 1, 8 and 13, to support a workpiece with respect to a work bench surface, the workpiece can be kept from slipping while routing, sanding, carving and the like. It can elevate workpieces for edge work and finishing, or simply suspend and protect projects from marring during drying or between work sessions.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Woodworker's Supply, Inc.Inventors: John Wirth, Jr., Jay L. Sanger, Paul Brutsman, Mark K. McCool
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Patent number: 8260686Abstract: A method and system for creating and ordering from a Custom Catalog via an Internet catalog website is disclosed. A customer who is interested in only certain products included in a company's Internet product catalog can create a Custom Catalog that includes information about only those products in which the customer is interested. The customer provides certain identifying information, including the customer's e-mail address and a password that is linked to the e-mail address. Once the Custom Catalog is created, the customer can browse the company products displayed at the website and add them to his Custom Catalog. The purchaser can select products in the Custom Catalog and view detailed images of the selected products that include pricing and purchasing information for the products. The customer can also delete from his Custom Catalog those products no longer of interest.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2007Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Inventor: John Wirth, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120068396Abstract: A workpiece support that presents a generally planar workpiece contacting surface having high friction, gripping pad(s) that will not mar a workpiece surface, and thus provides a versatile accessory for home hobbyists and artisans alike that protects the supported surface of the workpiece. By providing a non-marring workpiece support, such as that illustrated in FIGS. 1, 8 and 13, to support a workpiece with respect to a work bench surface, the workpiece can be kept from slipping while routing, sanding, carving and the like. It can elevate workpieces for edge work and finishing, or simply suspend and protect projects from marring during drying or between work sessions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: WOODWORKER'S SUPPLY INC.Inventors: John Wirth, JR., Jay L. Sanger, Paul Brutsman, Mark K. McCool
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Patent number: 8052359Abstract: A countersink assembly including a countersink sleeve body with a distal cutting edge, a longitudinal bore to receive and secured to a drill bit, and a flute extending from the distal cutting edge. A depth stop collar having a longitudinal bore is disposed on and secured to the countersink sleeve body. In an example embodiment, the longitudinal bore of the depth stop collar includes at least one passage for chip egress. In addition or in the alternative, the flute includes a flat surface and a part cylindrical surface extending from the distal cutting edge along the length of the flute at an angle to the longitudinal bore of the countersink sleeve body so as to present a slight down-cut spiral.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2009Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Woodworker's Supply, Inc.Inventors: John Wirth, Jr., Jay L. Sanger, Paul Brutsman, Mark K. McCool
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Patent number: 7886641Abstract: A push block including a heel that has a stored position and an operative position. Accordingly, when the push block is disposed face down on a flat workpiece and the heel is in its stored position, the push block can effectively perform the functions of a flat face push block. When, on the other hand, the heel is disposed in its operative position and the push block is disposed so that the heel can engage an end edge of the workpiece, the push block can effectively perform the functions of a fixed heel push block.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Woodworker'S Supply Inc.Inventors: John Wirth, Jr., Jay L. Sanger, Paul Brutsman, Dan Stoops
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Patent number: 7845598Abstract: A method of installing a piping system, including applying mark(s) to a surface along a line parallel to a desired center line of the piping system; selecting a plurality of pipe mounting brackets, each pipe mounting bracket including a mounting portion and a pipe supporting portion projecting from said mounting portion and including an arm portion having a generally arched surface sized and extending to support at least a portion of an outer circumferential surface of a pipe and thereby defining a pipe receiving receptacle. Each mounting portion includes a predetermined, indicator part disposed at a predetermined lateral and vertical position with respect to a radial center of a circular part of the arched surface of the respective bracket. The indicator part of each selected bracket is aligned with the mark(s) and the mounting portion of the bracket is fastened to the surface with the fastener.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Woodworker's Supply, Inc.Inventors: John Wirth, Jr., Jay L. Sanger, Paul Brutsman, Dan Stoops, Mark K. McCool
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Publication number: 20100172706Abstract: A countersink assembly including a countersink sleeve body with a distal cutting edge, a longitudinal bore to receive and secured to a drill bit, and a flute extending from the distal cutting edge. A depth stop collar having a longitudinal bore is disposed on and secured to the countersink sleeve body. In an example embodiment, the longitudinal bore of the depth stop collar includes at least one passage for chip egress. In addition or in the alternative, the flute includes a flat surface and a part cylindrical surface extending from the distal cutting edge along the length of the flute at an angle to the longitudinal bore of the countersink sleeve body so as to present a slight down-cut spiral.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: WOODWORKER'S SUPPLY INC.Inventors: John Wirth, JR., Jay L. Sanger, Paul Brutsman, Mark K. McCool
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Patent number: 7472082Abstract: A method and system for creating and ordering from a Custom Catalog via an Internet catalog website is disclosed. A customer who is interested in only certain products included in a company's Internet product catalog can create a Custom Catalog that includes information about only those products in which the customer is interested. The customer provides certain identifying information, including the customer's e-mail address and a password that is linked to the e-mail address. Once the Custom Catalog is created, the customer can browse the company products displayed at the website and add them to his Custom Catalog. The purchaser can select products in the Custom Catalog and view detailed images of the selected products that include pricing and purchasing information for the products. The customer can also delete from his Custom Catalog those products no longer of interest.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2002Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Inventor: John Wirth, Jr.
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Patent number: 7331549Abstract: Pipe brackets and a pipe hanging system are provided for supporting fluid-carrying ducts or pipes along a wall or suspended from a ceiling of a building structure. The pipe hanging system can position and support a pipe or system of pipes in any position and to provide a constant centerline path of each pipe segment irrespective of changes in the diameter of the pipe.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2005Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Woodworker's Supply Inc.Inventors: John Wirth, Jr., Jay L. Sanger, Paul Brutsman, Dan Stoops, Mark K. McCool
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Patent number: 7011002Abstract: The lathe provided in accordance with the invention is designed to address the needs of today's bowl and spindle turners. In an exemplary embodiment, the lathe of the invention comes equipped with a 2 hp DC BALDOR motor and a state-of-the-art 3 hp MINARIK pulse-width modulated (PWM) motor drive. It has a continuous power rating of 2 hp and an effective intermittent power rating of nearly 3 hp. The lathe has three speed ranges: 0 to 600 rpm for large bowl turning, 0 to 1200 rpm for standard bowl turning and 0 to 2000 for high-speed bowl turning and finishing. A number of accessory bed extensions are available along with an outboard tool rest and tailstock.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2001Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Woodworker's Supply Inc.Inventors: John Wirth, Jr., Jay L. Sanger, Charles H. Latven, Kevin J. Fleming
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Patent number: 6902211Abstract: A quick connect/disconnect coupling that eliminates the need for tools and the tedious loosening and tightening of hose clamps when detaching and reattaching hoses, such as dust collection system hoses, between machines. The coupling includes a first fitting adapted to be secured to a machine such as a debris generating machine or a dust collector, and a second fitting fixedly secured to a longitudinal end of the associated hose for being partially engaged with and locked to the first fitting. The fittings are preferably translucent or clear so that debris flow can be observed.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2003Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Woodworker's Supply Inc.Inventors: John Wirth, Jr., Jay L. Sanger, Mark K. McCool, Paul Brutsman, Dan Stoops
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Patent number: 6889966Abstract: A clamp pad is provided for being selectively mounted to each jaw of a bar clamp assembly. The clamp pad can be easily mounted to the clamp jaw and radially locked in place with respect to the bar clamp assembly. In an embodiment of the invention, the clamp pad is configured to selectively be fit on either of the clamp jaws of the bar clamp assembly to facilitate assembly. The clamp pad defines a substantially increased clamping area to evenly distribute force and prevent damage to the associated workpiece. The increased dimensions of the clamp pad also stabilizes the bar clamp assembly, which eliminates tipping and thus eliminates the need for associated assemblies such as clamp saddles and the like.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2003Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: Woodworker's Supply, Inc.Inventors: John Wirth, Jr., Paul Brutsman, Dan Stoops, Jay L. Sanger, Mark K. McCool
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Patent number: D667034Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Woodworker's Supply, Inc.Inventors: John Wirth, Jr., Jay L. Sanger, Paul Brutsman, Mark K. McCool
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Patent number: D693862Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Woodworker's Supply Inc.Inventors: John Wirth, Jr., Jay L. Sanger, Paul Brutsman
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Patent number: D694299Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Woodworker's Supply, Inc.Inventors: John Wirth, Jr., Jay L. Sanger, Paul Brutsman
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Patent number: D748946Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Inventor: John Wirth, Jr.
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Patent number: D748947Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Inventor: John Wirth, Jr.
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Patent number: D749366Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Inventor: John Wirth, Jr.
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Patent number: D749367Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Inventor: John Wirth, Jr.