Patents by Inventor Thomas R. Sommerville
Thomas R. Sommerville 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: 10058992Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a beam, legs for supporting the beam, and at least one bracket having first and second surfaces for contacting respective first and second sides of the beam, wherein the second surface is movable between a first position contacting the second side of the beam, and a second position not contacting the second side of the beam. A spring biases the second surface towards the first position.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2015Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Robert P. Welsh, Thomas R. Sommerville
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Publication number: 20160250746Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a beam, legs for supporting, the beam, and at least one bracket having, first and second surfaces for contacting, respective first and second sides of the beam, wherein the second surface is movable between a first position contacting, the second side of the beam, and a second position not contacting, the second side of the beam. A spring, biases the second surface towards the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2015Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Robert P. Welsh, Thomas R. Sommerville
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Publication number: 20130154174Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a beam, legs for supporting the beam, and at least one bracket having first and second surfaces for contacting respective first and second sides of the beam, wherein the second surface is movable between a first position contacting the second side of the beam, and a second position not contacting the second side of the beam. A spring biases the second surface towards the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventors: Robert P. Welsh, Thomas R. Sommerville
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Patent number: 8256477Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a beam, legs for supporting the beam, and at least one bracket having first and second surfaces for contacting respective first and second sides of the beam, wherein the second surface is movable between a first position contacting the second side of the beam, and a second position not contacting the second side of the beam. A spring biases the second surface towards the first position.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2011Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Robert P. Welsh, Thomas R. Sommerville
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Publication number: 20120018044Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a beam, legs for supporting the beam, and at least one bracket having first and second surfaces for contacting respective first and second sides of the beam, wherein the second surface is movable between a first position contacting the second side of the beam, and a second position not contacting the second side of the beam. A spring biases the second surface towards the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventors: Robert P. Welsh, Thomas R. Sommerville
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Patent number: 7891389Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a beam, legs for supporting the beam, and at least one bracket having first and second surfaces for contacting respective first and second sides of the beam, wherein the second surface is movable between a first position contacting the second side of the beam, and a second position not contacting the second side of the beam. A spring biases the second surface towards the first position.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2008Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Robert P. Welsh, Thomas R. Sommerville
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Publication number: 20090114315Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a beam, legs for supporting the beam, and at least one bracket having first and second surfaces for contacting respective first and second sides of the beam, wherein the second surface is movable between a first position contacting the second side of the beam, and a second position not contacting the second side of the beam. A spring biases the second surface towards the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: Robert P. Welsh, Thomas R. Sommerville
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Patent number: 7481254Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a beam, legs for supporting the beam, and at least one bracket having first and second surfaces for contacting respective first and second sides of the beam, wherein the second surface is movable between a first position contacting the second side of the beam, and a second position not contacting the second side of the beam. A spring biases the second surface towards the first position.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2006Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Robert P. Welsh, Thomas R. Sommerville
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Patent number: 7036540Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a beam, legs for supporting the beam, and at least one bracket having first and second surfaces for contacting respective first and second sides of the beam, wherein the second surface is movable between a first position contacting the second side of the beam, and a second position not contacting the second side of the beam. A spring biases the second surface towards the first position.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2004Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Robert P. Welsh, Thomas R. Sommerville
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Publication number: 20040221923Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a beam, legs for supporting the beam, and at least one bracket having first and second surfaces for contacting respective first and second sides of the beam, wherein the second surface is movable between a first position contacting the second side of the beam, and a second position not contacting the second side of the beam. A spring biases the second surface towards the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Inventors: Robert P. Welsh, Thomas R. Sommerville
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Patent number: 6745804Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a beam, legs for supporting the beam, and at least one bracket having first and second surfaces for contacting respective first and second sides of the beam, wherein the second surface is movable between a first position contacting the second side of the beam, and a second position not contacting the second side of the beam. A spring biases the second surface towards the first position.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Robert P. Welsh, Thomas R. Sommerville
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Publication number: 20030051769Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a beam, legs for supporting the beam, and at least one bracket having first and second surfaces for contacting respective first and second sides of the beam, wherein the second surface is movable between a first position contacting the second side of the beam, and a second position not contacting the second side of the beam. A spring biases the second surface towards the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventors: Robert P. Welsh, Thomas R. Sommerville
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Patent number: 6327952Abstract: A scroll saw including an adjustable tensioning mechanism is disclosed. The saw includes a housing having an inner surface and a pivoting arm having a rearward end disposed within an opening in the housing. A first blade clamp is disposed at the forward end of the pivoting arm and secures the upper end of a saw blade. The lower end of the saw blade is secured in a second blade clamp disposed at the forward end of a lower arm. A wedge is disposed within the housing, in contact with the inner surface of the housing. The wedge also is disposed in contact with and translatable along a surface of the pivoting arm. A rod is linked to the wedge at one end and extends through the pivoting arm. The rod includes an upwardly turned arm. A cam having a spiral track is rotatably mounted at the front of the pivoting arm with the upwardly turned arm disposed in the track.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2000Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Michael L. O'Banion, Louis M. Shadeck, Thomas R. Sommerville, Robert P. Welsh
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Patent number: 6170370Abstract: A device for securing a table saw accessory downstream of a saw blade. The device comprises a mount for securing the device to a table saw beneath a throat plate of table saw; a slide for receiving a stem carrying a table saw accessory; a releasable detent for capturing such stem and holding a table saw accessory in place; and an actuator for releasing the detent. The actuator is actuated from directly above and moveable downwardly vertically to release the detent. The device is particularly suited to quick change of saw splitter devices.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1999Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: Sommerville Design & Manufacturing Inc.Inventor: Thomas R. Sommerville
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Patent number: 6044743Abstract: A scroll saw with an adjustable tensioning mechanism includes a housing having an inner surface and a pivoting arm having a rearward end disposed within an opening in the housing. A first blade clamp is disposed at the forward end of the pivoting arm and secures the upper end of a saw blade. The lower end of the saw blade is secured in a second blade clamp disposed at the forward end of a lower arm. A wedge is disposed within the housing, in contact with the inner surface of the housing. The wedge also is disposed in contact with and translatable along a surface of the pivoting arm. A rod is linked to the wedge at one end and extends through the pivoting arm. The rod includes an upwardly turned arm. A cam having a spiral track is rotatably mounted at the front of the pivoting arm with the upwardly turned arm disposed in the track.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1999Date of Patent: April 4, 2000Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Michael L. O'Banion, Louis M. Shadeck, Thomas R. Sommerville, Robert P. Welsh
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Patent number: 5937724Abstract: A scroll saw with an adjustable tensioning mechanism includes a housing having an inner surface and a pivoting arm having a rearward end disposed within an opening in the housing. A first blade clamp is disposed at the forward end of the pivoting arm and secures the upper end of a saw blade. The lower end of the saw blade is secured in a second blade clamp disposed at the forward end of a lower arm. A wedge is disposed within the housing, in contact with the inner surface of the housing. The wedge also is disposed in contact with and translatable along a surface of the pivoting arm. A rod is linked to the wedge at one end and extends through the pivoting arm. The rod includes an upwardly turned arm. A cam having a spiral track is rotatably mounted at the front of the pivoting arm with the upwardly turned arm disposed in the track.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1997Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. O'Banion, Louis M. Shadeck, Thomas R. Sommerville, Robert P. Welsh
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Patent number: D463465Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2001Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Thomas R. Sommerville, Robert P. Welsh
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Patent number: D471287Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2001Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Thomas R. Sommerville, Robert P. Welsh
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Patent number: D472981Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2002Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Thomas R. Sommerville, Robert P. Welsh
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Patent number: D475142Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2002Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Thomas R. Sommerville, Robert P. Welsh