Patents by Inventor Paul R. Maire
Paul R. Maire 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: 8616540Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a jaw apparatus that is tied to a stable anchor (e.g., a vehicle) and that holds wood off the ground in a stable manner to enable cutting by a user. The jaw apparatus can include a main shaft that defines a shaft axis. The main shaft can have a first end and a second end. The first end of the main shaft can have an insertion portion that is configured to be inserted into a trailer-hitch-like receptacle (e.g., a trailer hitch receptacle). The jaw apparatus can include an indentation structure coupled to the second end of the main shaft. The indentation structure can form an indentation, which can have interior surfaces. The interior surfaces can extend upwardly and away from the main shaft. The interior surfaces can be configured to exert upward force on the piece of wood when received in the jaw apparatus. The jaw apparatus can include one or more bars coupled to the main shaft at a bar connection location between the first and second ends of the main shaft.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2009Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Tie Boss LLCInventor: Paul R. Maire
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Patent number: 8141212Abstract: A simple and inexpensive device for a reliable tie down tensioning which device enables the tie-down to be quickly and easily applied and the flexible element tensioned and just as quickly and easily removed.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Tie Boss LLCInventors: Norston Fontaine, Paul R. Maire
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Publication number: 20120018690Abstract: A carabineer assembly is provided. The carabineer assembly includes a wheel having a central bore. The carabineer assembly includes a carabineer having a frame, wherein a portion of the frame forms a wheel axle that extends through the central bore. In some cases, the wheel comprises a first wheel half and a second wheel half, wherein the first wheel half and the second wheel half are configured to mate together to form a wheel having a central bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: TIE BOSS LLCInventors: Paul R. Maire, Michael H. Miller
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Publication number: 20120000043Abstract: A simple and inexpensive device for a reliable tie down tensioning which device enables the tie-down to be quickly and easily applied and the flexible element tensioned and just as quickly and easily removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: Tie Boss LLCInventor: Paul R. Maire
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Publication number: 20100156018Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a jaw apparatus that is tied to a stable anchor (e.g., a vehicle) and that holds wood off the ground in a stable manner to enable cutting by a user. The jaw apparatus can include a main shaft that defines a shaft axis. The main shaft can have a first end and a second end. The first end of the main shaft can have an insertion portion that is configured to be inserted into a trailer-hitch-like receptacle (e.g., a trailer hitch receptacle). The jaw apparatus can include an indentation structure coupled to the second end of the main shaft. The indentation structure can form an indentation, which can have interior surfaces. The interior surfaces can extend upwardly and away from the main shaft. The interior surfaces can be configured to exert upward force on the piece of wood when received in the jaw apparatus. The jaw apparatus can include one or more bars coupled to the main shaft at a bar connection location between the first and second ends of the main shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: TIE BOSS LLCInventor: Paul R. Maire
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Patent number: 7735809Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide pulley apparatuses that can be easily incorporated into block-and-tackle configurations. In some embodiments, a rope can be easily dropped into place and removed, rather than having to be threaded in. For example, the pulley housing can include a rope channeling structure near the end opposite the aperture, and the rope channeling structure can facilitate introducing the rope into engagement with the wheel and/or removing the rope from engagement with the wheel. In some embodiments, the rope channeling structure can prevent the rope from inadvertently becoming removed from the pulley. Some pulley apparatuses can comprise a minimal number of parts, which can significantly simplify the manufacturing process and provide for a more consistent final product.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2009Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: Tie Boss LLCInventor: Paul R. Maire
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Publication number: 20100032632Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide pulley apparatuses that can be easily incorporated into block-and-tackle configurations. In some embodiments, a rope can be easily dropped into place and removed, rather than having to be threaded in. For example, the pulley housing can include a rope channeling structure near the end opposite the aperture, and the rope channeling structure can facilitate introducing the rope into engagement with the wheel and/or removing the rope from engagement with the wheel. In some embodiments, the rope channeling structure can prevent the rope from inadvertently becoming removed from the pulley. Some pulley apparatuses can comprise a minimal number of parts, which can significantly simplify the manufacturing process and provide for a more consistent final product.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2009Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventor: Paul R. Maire
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Patent number: 5429265Abstract: A cover for use with a bucket mounted tool carrier, the cover being useful as a seat and an object holder when used in conjunction with the bucket mounted tool carrier.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 1995Date of Patent: July 4, 1995Assignee: Portable Products, Inc.Inventors: Paul R. Maire, Robert W. Fierek
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Patent number: D355062Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 1993Date of Patent: January 31, 1995Assignee: Portable Products, Inc.Inventors: Paul R. Maire, Robert W. Fierek
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Patent number: D388919Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1996Date of Patent: January 6, 1998Assignee: Fiskars Inc.Inventors: Paul R. Maire, David P. Fierek
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Patent number: D396912Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1996Date of Patent: August 11, 1998Assignee: Fiskars Inc.Inventors: Paul R. Maire, David P. Fierek