Patents by Inventor Robert S. Gehret

Robert S. Gehret 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: 7284761
    Abstract: A tool bit stop located on an inner surface of a clamping jaw of a drill chuck. The tool bit stop is located a distance from a jaw gripping surface of the clamping jaw. The tool bit stop is adapted to provide a surface to register an end of a tool bit in a consistent location relative to the jaw gripping surface. The tool bit stop is shaped to allow advancement and retraction of the clamping jaws without interference from the tool bit stop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Robert S. Gehret
  • Patent number: 7267038
    Abstract: The table saw disclosed herein includes a table, a saw assembly pivotally attached to the table, the saw assembly comprising an arbor movable relative to the table, a bevel shaft operatively connected to the saw assembly for pivoting the saw assembly, and a height shaft operatively connected to the saw assembly for moving the arbor relative to the table, wherein distance between the height shaft and the table is larger than distance between the bevel shaft and the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Parks, Robert S. Gehret, William R. Stumpf, Frederick R. Bean, Daniel Puzio, Michael L. O'Banion, Lewis H. Rohr, Robert P. Welsh, Carl F. Merhar, III, Scott M. Livingston, David E. Duncanson, Adan Ayala
  • Patent number: 6994006
    Abstract: An adjustable rip fence for a machine tool has a fence which is movable with respect to the cutting tool due to a rack and pinion. The rail assembly supporting the fence include a pair of stationary rails which are secure to the machine tool. A movable rail telescopically engages each stationary rail and the movement of each rail is equalized by a set of cables and pulleys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Warren A. Ceroll, Robert S. Gehret, Daniel Puzio, Frederick R. Bean, Michael L. O'Banion, David A. Porter
  • Patent number: 6907807
    Abstract: The table saw disclosed herein includes a table, a saw assembly pivotally attached to the table, the saw assembly comprising an arbor movable relative to the table, a bevel shaft operatively connected to the saw assembly for pivoting the saw assembly, and a height shaft operatively connected to the saw assembly for moving the arbor relative to the table, wherein distance between the height shaft and the table is larger than distance between the bevel shaft and the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Parks, Robert S. Gehret, William R. Stumpf, Frederick R. Bean, Daniel Puzio, Michael L. O'Banion, Lewis H. Rohr, Robert P. Welsh, Carl F. Merhar, III, Scott M. Livingston, David E. Duncanson, Adan Ayala
  • Patent number: 6820524
    Abstract: A machine tool has a work table which defines a working surface and has a cutting tool which is attached to and movable with respect to the work table. The position of the cutting tool with respect to the working surface is controlled by a mechanism which elevates the cutting tool with respect to the working surface and angulates the cutting tool with respect to the working surface. The cutting tool is mounted to a support plate which is pivotably attached to the work table. The elevating mechanism includes a threaded rod and a nut which engages a pivoting link. The pivoting link also engages the cutting tool. Rotation of the threaded rod pivots the link which in turn raises and lowers the cutting tool. A spring biases the cutting tool towards its lower position to remove play between the components. The angulating mechanism includes a lever, two cams and a locking rod. Rotation of the lever moves the locking rod longitudinally due to the action between the two cams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Warren A. Ceroll, Frederick R. Bean, Maria I. Kenyon, James R. Parks, Robert S. Gehret, David A. Porter, Michael L. O'Banion, Daniel Puzio, Kevin Brewer
  • Publication number: 20040154449
    Abstract: A table saw including a base, a main table supported by the base, first and second rails attached to the table, a sliding table fixedly attached to the rails and sliding along the longitudinal axis of the rails and a cross-cut table slidably movable in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rails. The cross-cut table may be adjusted to ensure movement parallel to a blade protruding from the main table. An improved miter gauge assembly is also disclosed. An improved fence assembly is further disclosed herein. In addition, a table saw having an improved panel and leg construction is disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: James Parks, Robert S. Gehret, Scott Livingston, Michael L. O'Banion, Robert P. Welsh, William Scott Taylor, Todd L. Huston, Edwin G. Zehr, Scott Stropkay, David Louis Weissburg, Mark Allen Nichols, William R. Stumpf, Lewis Hampton Rohr, Henry Louis Tew, Thomas S. Paladino, Paul Eichelberger, David Edmund Duncanson, Jerry Wayne Holleman, Adan Ayala
  • Patent number: 6688202
    Abstract: A table saw including a base, a main table supported by the base, first and second rails attached to the table, a sliding table fixedly attached to the rails and sliding along the longitudinal axis of the rails and a cross-cut table slidably movable in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rails. The cross-cut table may be adjusted to ensure movement parallel to a blade protruding from the main table. An improved miter gauge assembly is also disclosed. An improved fence assembly is further disclosed herein. In addition, a table saw having an improved panel and leg construction is disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James Parks, Robert S. Gehret, Scott Livingston, Michael L. O'Banion, Robert P. Welsh, William Scott Taylor, Todd L. Huston, Edwin G. Zehr, Scott Stropkay, David Louis Weissburg, Mark Allen Nichols, William R. Stumpf, Lewis Hampton Rohr, Henry Louis Tew, Thomas S. Paladino, Paul Eichelberger, David Edmund Duncanson, Jerry Wayne Holleman, Adan Ayala
  • Patent number: 6675685
    Abstract: An adjustable rip fence for a machine tool has a fence which is movable with respect to the cutting tool due to a rack and pinion. The rail assembly supporting the fence include a pair of stationary rails which are secure to the machine tool. A movable rail telescopically engages each stationary rail and the movement of each rail is accomplished by the rotation of a pair of pinion gears each of which engages a respective rack on the movable rails. The simultaneous rotation of the pinion gears is the result of both pinion gears being secured to a common pinion shaft which is rotatably secured to the machine tool. The telescoping nature of the rails allows for adjustment of the fence beyond the working surface of the machine tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Warren A. Ceroll, Robert S. Gehret, Daniel Puzio, Frederick R. Bean, Michael L. O'Banion, David A. Porter
  • Patent number: 6595096
    Abstract: A machine tool has a work table which defines a working surface and has a cutting tool which is attached to and movable with respect to the work table. The position of the cutting tool with respect to the working surface is controlled by a mechanism which elevates the cutting tool with respect to the working surface and angulates the cutting tool with respect to the working surface. The cutting tool is mounted to a support plate which is pivotably attached to the work table. The elevating mechanism includes a threaded rod and a nut which engages a pivoting link. The pivoting link also engages the cutting tool. Rotation of the threaded rod pivots the link which in turn raises and lowers the cutting tool. A spring biases the cutting tool towards its lower position to remove play between the components. The angulating mechanism includes a lever, two cams and a locking rod. Rotation of the lever moves the locking rod longitudinally due to the action between the two cams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Warren A. Ceroll, Frederick R. Bean, Maria I. Kenyon, James R. Parks, Robert S. Gehret, David A. Porter, Michael L. O'Banion, Daniel Puzio, Kevin D. Brewer
  • Patent number: 6575067
    Abstract: A table saw including a base, a main table supported by the base, first and second rails attached to the table, a sliding table fixedly attached to the rails and sliding along the longitudinal axis of the rails and a cross-cut table slidably movable in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rails. The cross-cut table may be adjusted to ensure movement parallel to a blade protruding from the main table. An improved miter gauge assembly is also disclosed. An improved fence assembly is further disclosed herein. In addition, a table saw having an improved panel and leg construction is disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James Parks, Robert S. Gehret, Scott Livingston, Michael L. O'Banion, Robert P. Welsh, William Scott Taylor, Todd L. Huston, Edwin G. Zehr, Scott Stropkay, David Louis Weissburg, Mark Allen Nichols, William R. Stumpf, Lewis Hampton Rohr, Henry Louis Tew, Thomas S. Paladino, Paul Eichelberger, David Edmund Duncanson, Jerry Wayne Holleman, Adan Ayala
  • Publication number: 20030089212
    Abstract: The table saw disclosed herein includes a table, a saw assembly pivotally attached to the table, the saw assembly comprising an arbor movable relative to the table, a bevel shaft operatively connected to the saw assembly for pivoting the saw assembly, and a height shaft operatively connected to the saw assembly for moving the arbor relative to the table, wherein distance between the height shaft and the table is larger than distance between the bevel shaft and the table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: James R. Parks, Robert S. Gehret, William R. Stumpf, Frederick R. Bean, Daniel Puzio, Michael L. O'Banion, Lewis H. Rohr, Robert P. Welsh, Carl F. Merhar, Scott M. Livingston, David E. Duncanson, Adan Ayala
  • Patent number: 6530303
    Abstract: The table saw disclosed herein includes a table, a saw assembly pivotally attached to the table, the saw assembly comprising an arbor movable relative to the table, a bevel shaft operatively connected to the saw assembly for pivoting the saw assembly, and a height shaft operatively connected to the saw assembly for moving the arbor relative to the table, wherein distance between the height shaft and the table is larger than distance between the bevel shaft and the table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Parks, Robert S. Gehret, William R. Stumpf, Frederick R. Bean, Daniel Puzio, Michael L. O'Banion, Lewis H. Rohr, Robert P. Welsh, Carl F. Merhar, III, Scott M. Livingston, David E. Duncanson, Adan Ayala
  • Publication number: 20030033920
    Abstract: A table saw including a base, a main table supported by the base, first and second rails attached to the table, a sliding table fixedly attached to the rails and sliding along the longitudinal axis of the rails and a cross-cut table slidably movable in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rails. The cross-cut table may be adjusted to ensure movement parallel to a blade protruding from the main table. An improved miter gauge assembly is also disclosed. An improved fence assembly is further disclosed herein. In addition, a table saw having an improved panel and leg construction is disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: James Parks, Robert S. Gehret, Scott Livingston, Michael L. O'Banion, Robert P. Welsh, William Scott Taylor, Todd L. Huston, Edwin G. Zehr, Scott Stropkay, David Louis Weissburg, Mark Allen Nichols, William R. Stumpf, Lewis Hampton Rohr, Henry Louis Tew, Thomas S. Paladino, Paul Eichelberger, David Edmund Duncanson, Jerry Wayne Holleman, Adan Ayala
  • Publication number: 20020194971
    Abstract: A table saw including a base, a main table supported by the base, first and second rails attached to the table, a sliding table fixedly attached to the rails and sliding along the longitudinal axis of the rails and a cross-cut table slidably movable in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rails. The cross-cut table may be adjusted to ensure movement parallel to a blade protruding from the main table. An improved miter gauge assembly is also disclosed. An improved fence assembly is further disclosed herein. In addition, a table saw having an improved panel and leg construction is disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: James Park, Robert S. Gehret, Scott Livingston, Michael L. O'Banion, Robert P. Welsh, William Scott Taylor, Todd L. Huston, Edwin G. Zehr, Scott Stropkay, David Louis Weissburg, Mark Allen Nichols, William R. Stumpf, Lewis Hampton Rohr, Henry Louis Tew, Thomas S. Paladino, Paul Eichelberger, David Edmund Duncanson, Jerry Wayne Holleman, Adan Ayala
  • Publication number: 20020134212
    Abstract: An adjustable rip fence for a machine tool has a fence which is movable with respect to the cutting tool due to a rack and pinion. The rail assembly supporting the fence include a pair of stationary rails which are secure to the machine tool. A movable rail telescopically engages each stationary rail and the movement of each rail is accomplished by the rotation of a pair of pinion gears each of which engages a respective rack on the movable rails. The simultaneous rotation of the pinion gears is the result of both pinion gears being secured to a common pinion shaft which is rotatably secured to the machine tool. The telescoping nature of the rails allows for adjustment of the fence beyond the working surface of the machine tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Warren A. Ceroll, Robert S. Gehret, Daniel Puzio, Frederick R. Bean, Michael L. O'Banion, David A. Porter
  • Patent number: D507286
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Warren A. Ceroll, Robert S. Gehret, Daniel Puzio, Frederick R. Bean, Michael L. O'Banion, David A. Porter, Daniel A. Ferrara, Jr.
  • Patent number: D526668
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Warren A. Ceroll, Robert S. Gehret, Daniel Puzio, Frederick R. Bean, Michael L. O'Banion, David A. Porter, Daniel A. Ferrara, Jr.
  • Patent number: D466913
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Warren A. Ceroll, Robert S. Gehret, Daniel Puzio, Frederick R. Bean, Michael L. O'Banion, David A. Porter, Daniel A. Ferrara, Jr.
  • Patent number: D478917
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Warren A. Ceroll, Robert S. Gehret, Daniel Puzio, Frederick R. Bean, Michael L. O'Banion, David A. Porter, Daniel A. Ferrara, Jr.
  • Patent number: D492707
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Warren A. Ceroll, Robert S. Gehret, Daniel Puzio, Frederick R. Bean, Michael L. O'Banion, David A. Porter, Daniel A. Ferrara, Jr.