Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Joseph J. Previto
  • Variable length sheet feeding mechanism
    Patent number: 6575457
    Abstract: A sheet feeding mechanism having a frame support assembly and an accumulating area mounted on the frame support assembly. The accumulating area has a feeding mechanism and a release mechanism. The feeding mechanism adapted to feed sheets into the accumulating area to accumulate a stack of sheets. A mechanism for moving a stack of sheets out of the accumulating area past the release mechanism. A mechanism for changing the length of the accumulating area to permit the accumulating area to receive sheets of different lengths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: GBR Systems Corporation
    Inventor: Andrew Bakoledis
  • Vial and method of making same
    Patent number: 6572073
    Abstract: A vial having an outer wall which is straight and cylindrical and a curved inner cavity. The inner cavity is curved in a substantially uniform arc. The apex of the curved cavity is closer to the cylindrical outer wall of the vial than the ends of the inner cavity. The inner cavity is substantially uniform in cross section throughout its length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Jacoff
  • Sheet and stack feeding mechanism
    Patent number: 6551052
    Abstract: A sheet and stack feeding mechanism comprising an accumulating area, a mechanism for feeding sheets into the accumulating area, a pair of exit rollers and a mechanism for moving the stack of sheets out of the accumulating area through the exit mechanism, the exit roller being resilient to permit stacks of various thickness to pass therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: GBR Systems Corporation
    Inventor: Andrew Bakoledis
  • Rack and pinion adjustment mechanism
    Patent number: 6523823
    Abstract: A sheet feeding mechanism comprising feeding sheets to an accumulating area. The accumulating area being at a first lateral plane and comprising spaced side rails at said first lateral plane. The accumulating area is between the side rails. The side rails are movable to a second lateral plane spaced from the first lateral plane. The distance between the side rails may be adjusted and after adjustment, the side rails are moved back to the first lateral plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: GBR Systems Corp.
    Inventor: Andrew Bakoledis
  • Oil filter wrench
    Patent number: 6520052
    Abstract: An oil filter wrench comprising a gripping strap having an inner and outer surface, a handle for tightening the gripping strap. Gripping fingers extending inwardly from the gripping strap, each gripping finger being round and symmetrical and having a smooth convex gripping inner surface and a smooth concave outer surface. The fingers are provided on the strap in spaced relationship to each other in clusters of nine at spaced intervals around the strap, arranged in parallel rows of three each.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventors: James Saunders, Scott Webb
  • Utility knife
    Patent number: 6513246
    Abstract: A utility knife having a casing with lock notches therein. A blade moving mechanism slidably mounted with its casing. The blade moving mechanism having blade holding finger adapted to receive a blade. The blade moving mechanism has a strap with a lock mechanism extending therefrom. The lock mechanism is adapted to cooperate with the lock notches in the casing to hold the blade moving mechanism in a predetermined position with the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Qiu Jian Ping
  • Hand tool
    Patent number: 6487941
    Abstract: A hand tool having a pair of jaw assemblies pivotally mounted to each other and movable from a closed to an open position. Each jaw assembly comprising a head portion and a tail extending from the head portion. A hang space formed between said jaw assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Qiu Jian Ping
  • Adjustable indexing roller mechanism
    Patent number: 6485012
    Abstract: A sheet feeding mechanism including a singulating assembly and mechanism for accumulating sheets in a stack adjacent the singulating assembly. The singulating assembly comprises a retard roller and a guard adjacent thereto. The retard roller has a first bearing surface at a lower position. A mechanism is provided for feeding single sheets from the stack past the bearing surface of the retard roller and beneath it. The retard roller is adjustable to move the first bearing surface away from its lower position and replacing it with a second bearing surface at the lower position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: GBR Systems Corporation
    Inventor: Andrew Bakoledis
  • Utility knife
    Patent number: 6446340
    Abstract: A utility knife comprising a casing, blade moving mechanism slidably mounted within the casing, the blade storage in the casing, the blade storage comprising a guide finger under which blades are stacked and along which blades are slidably movable. The blade moving mechanism is adapted to be moved to a position opposite the guide finger and a mechanism for advancing blades toward the blade moving mechanism along the guide finger. The blade moving mechanism having a blade pickup finger and the blade moving mechanism adapted to move a blade off of the guide finger and on to the blade pick up mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Qiu Jian Ping
  • Parallel grip plier
    Patent number: 6427565
    Abstract: A plier comprising a first handle member and a second handle member, each of said handle member having a jaw portion, an intermediate portion and a hand grip portion, the second handle member comprises a movable hand grip portion and a movable jaw portion and the first handle member comprises a stationary jaw portion and a stationary hand grip portion with the movable jaw portion and the movable hand grip portion being separate from each other. The moveable jaw portion having a tail pivotally mounted to the intermediate portion of the moveable second handle member. The intermediate portion of the second handle member being pivoted to the intermediate portion of the first handle member. A linkage having one end pivotally attached to the tail and its other end being pivotally attached to the intermediate portion of the first handle member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Qiu Jian Ping
  • Bar clamp
    Patent number: 6338475
    Abstract: A bar clamp having a first jaw assembly, a second jaw assembly and a bar. The first and second jaw assemblies are mounted on the bar which is movable relative to the second jaw assembly. A trigger is operatively associated with the bar and is adapted to be activated to move the bar and the first jaw assembly relative to the second aw assembly in one direction. A release mechanism on the second jaw assembly is operatively associated with the bar and is adapted to be activated in order to permit the bar and the first jaw assembly to move relative to the second jaw assembly in the opposite direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Assignee: Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Qiu Jian Ping
  • Parallel grip plier
    Patent number: D449208
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Qiu Jian Ping
  • Foldable multi tool
    Patent number: D450996
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Qiu Jian Ping
  • Groove slip joint plier
    Patent number: D451776
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Oiu Jian Ping
  • Flashlight or similar article
    Patent number: D454217
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: James Saunders
  • Multi hand tool
    Patent number: D455629
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Qiu Jian Ping
  • Pick-up tool
    Patent number: D457404
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Liu Jialin
  • Foldable hand tool
    Patent number: D458527
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Qiu Jian Ping
  • Utility knife
    Patent number: D462250
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Qiu Jian Ping
  • Foldable hand tool
    Patent number: D469328
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc.
    Inventor: Qiu Jian Ping