Patents by Inventor Mark E. Robson

Mark E. Robson 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: 8740207
    Abstract: A portable workbench includes a pair of first support structures, a pair of second support structures, a first top member coupled to the first support structures, a second top member and a clamping mechanism. Each second support structure is pivotally coupled to an associated one of the first support structures. The clamping mechanism is coupled to the second support structures and is configured to selectively translate the second top member relative to the second support structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Lawrence, Michael G. Sirois, Robert D. Watters, Jason F. Busschaert, Tong Yanbin, Han Tao, Mark E. Robson
  • Publication number: 20120205848
    Abstract: A portable workbench includes a pair of first support structures, a pair of second support structures, a first top member coupled to the first support structures, a second top member and a clamping mechanism. Each second support structure is pivotally coupled to an associated one of the first support structures. The clamping mechanism is coupled to the second support structures and is configured to selectively translate the second top member relative to the second support structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: Mark Lawrence, Michael G. Sirois, Robert D. Watters, Jason F. Busschaert, Tong Yanbin, Han Tao, Mark E. Robson
  • Patent number: 8152149
    Abstract: A portable workbench includes top members, a support structure, a frame, wheels and a toe plate. The top members lie in a common plane and define a working surface with opposing side portions that define clamping surfaces. The support structure supports the top members and permits selectively traversing at least one of the pair of top members toward another to permit a workpiece to be clamped therebetween. The frame includes collapsible legs. The wheels and toe plate are coupled to the frame adjacent to each other. The workbench is positionable in a raised position, a collapsed position and a hand truck position. The toe plate is movable from a retracted position to an extended position to permit the portable workbench to be employed as a hand truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Lawrence, Michael G. Sirois, Robert D. Watters, Jason F. Busschaert, Tong Yanbin, Han Tao, Mark E. Robson
  • Publication number: 20120000053
    Abstract: A method of positioning a shoe member and a keel assembly relative to a housing of a jigsaw is provided. The method may include securing the keel assembly to the housing so that the keel assembly extends from the housing beyond the shoe member. The housing and the keel assembly may be pivoted relative to the shoe member in a manner such that a position of the housing relative to the keel assembly remains unchanged. A portion of the keel assembly may be uncoupled from the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Louis A. Gibbons, John S. Vantran, Mark E. Robson, Timothy McKay, Brent A. Kuehne, Terry L. Turner, Michael F. Cannaliato, Thomas R. Kaye, JR.
  • Patent number: 8033026
    Abstract: A jigsaw includes a housing containing a motor activated by a trigger assembly. A shoe member is pivotally connected to the housing of the jigsaw and establishes an angle therebetween. The jigsaw includes a keel assembly includes a blade member that generally extends from the housing beyond the shoe member. The keel assembly remains generally in line with the housing as the angle between the shoe member and the housing varies. The jigsaw also includes a latch assembly capable of retaining and releasing the keel assembly from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Louis A. Gibbons, John S. Vantran, Mark E. Robson, Timothy McKay, Brent A. Kuehne, Terry L. Turner, Michael F. Cannaliato, Thomas R. Kaye, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20090077816
    Abstract: A jigsaw includes a housing containing a motor activated by a trigger assembly. A shoe member is pivotally connected to the housing of the jigsaw and establishes an angle therebetween. The jigsaw includes a keel assembly includes a blade member that generally extends from the housing beyond the shoe member. The keel assembly remains generally in line with the housing as the angle between the shoe member and the housing varies. The jigsaw also includes a latch assembly capable of retaining and releasing the keel assembly from the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Louis A. Gibbons, John S. Vantran, Mark E. Robson, Timothy McKay, Brent A. Kuehne, Terry L. Turner, Michael F. Cannaliato, Thomas R. Kaye, JR.
  • Patent number: 7380778
    Abstract: A portable workbench includes top members, a support structure, a frame, wheels and a toe plate. The top members lie in a common plane and define a working surface with opposing side portions that define clamping surfaces. The support structure supports the top members and permits selectively traversing at least one of the pair of top members toward another to permit a workpiece to be clamped therebetween. The frame includes collapsible legs. The wheels and toe plate are coupled to the frame adjacent to each other. The workbench is positionable in a raised position, a collapsed position and a hand truck position. The toe plate is movable from a retracted position to an extended position to permit the portable workbench to be employed as a hand truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Lawrence, Michael G. Sirois, Robert D. Watters, Jason F. Busschaert, Tong Yanbin, Han Tao, Mark E. Robson
  • Patent number: 7090210
    Abstract: A portable workbench includes top members, a support structure, a frame, wheels and a toe plate. The top members lie in a common plane and define a working surface with opposing side portions that define clamping surfaces. The support structure supports the top members and permits selectively traversing at least one of the pair of top members toward another to permit a workpiece to be clamped therebetween. The frame includes collapsible legs. The wheels and toe plate are coupled to the frame adjacent to each other. The workbench is positionable in a raised position, a collapsed position and a hand truck position. The toe plate is movable from a retracted position to an extended position to permit the portable workbench to be employed as a hand truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Lawrence, Michael G. Sirois, Robert D. Watters, Jason F. Busschaert, Tong Yanbin, Han Tao, Mark E. Robson