Patents by Inventor Benjamin J. Thomas

Benjamin J. Thomas 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).

  • Publication number: 20260130320
    Abstract: Lawnmowers and bagging systems are provided. A lawnmower or bagging system includes a bagger defining a collection chamber; a discharge tube connected to the bagger in upstream fluid communication therewith, the discharge tube comprising an exterior surface and an interior surface defining a tube passage, wherein a guide track is provided on the discharge tube; and a chute collar disposed on the discharge tube, the chute collar comprising a sleeve body extending circumferentially about at least a portion of the exterior surface, and a hand grip extending outward from the sleeve body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2025
    Publication date: May 14, 2026
    Inventors: Gregory S. Torrisi, Fernando Vargas, Michael Carr, Matthew Lambert, Benjamin J. Thomas, Earnest P. Lane, Jesse J. Jerabek
  • Publication number: 20260061920
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to handle assemblies. In one embodiment, a device includes a primary handle and an auxiliary handle that attaches to the primary handle to form a combined handle. The primary handle includes primary ends, and the auxiliary handle includes auxiliary ends. The device also includes mounting components attached to the primary ends to mount the primary handle to a surface such that when the auxiliary handle is detached from the primary handle, the primary handle remains mounted to the surface. The device further includes one or more tools provided on the auxiliary handle and usable when the auxiliary handle is detached from the primary handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2024
    Publication date: March 5, 2026
    Applicants: Toyota Motor North America, Inc., Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Thomas, James D. Evans, Umer A. Rehman, Michael T. Miner
  • Publication number: 20100047085
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow compressor is disclosed that includes first and second reservoirs having first and second portions, a handle assembly attached with the first portion and a wheel assembly attached with the second portion, and at least one first secondary handle and at least one second secondary handle. The at least one first secondary handle is attached to at least one of the reservoirs. The at least one second secondary handle is attached to at least one of the reservoirs. One of the secondary handles is located closer to the second portion than the other of the secondary handles. The handle assembly is not either of the secondary handles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Douglas Kent Ritterling, Kenneth M. Brazell, Howard E. Sutter, III, Richard L. Strack, Benjamin J. Thomas, Robert Difrenza
  • Publication number: 20080240936
    Abstract: A wheelbarrow compressor is disclosed that includes a base and a first reservoir and a second reservoir having bottom portions located at opposite sides of the base. The base is located below an uppermost surface of the first and the second reservoirs. A handle assembly is attached with a first portion of at least one of the reservoirs and a wheel assembly is attached with a second portion of the at least one of the reservoirs. A pump and a motor are operatively connected with the reservoirs and are disposed on the base and between the reservoirs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas Kent Ritterling, Kenneth M. Brazell, Howard Eugene Sutter, Richard L. Strack, Benjamin J. Thomas, Robert Difrenza
  • Publication number: 20080017687
    Abstract: A pneumatic nailing mechanism with a housing forming a handle with opposite ends and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. A cap magazine extends from the housing and includes a track and a slot defined within the track. A latch member includes with a first portion extendable through the slot into an internal volume of the magazine and a second portion extending radially out of the cap magazine. A bracket is provided that is configured to ride within the track and the latch member is rotatably connected to the bracket along an axis perpendicular to the cap magazine axis against the biasing force of a spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: William C. Buck, Benjamin J. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20080017685
    Abstract: A cap suitable to receive a fastener for operation with a cap nailer. The cap includes a top surface and a bottom surface and an outer peripheral wall between the top and the bottom surfaces. The outer peripheral wall includes at least one planar surface, which receives an adhering strip that extends along a stack of similar caps to collate the stack of caps together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: William C. Buck, Benjamin J. Thomas, Norman H. Bouwhuis, Thomas D. Evatt, Howard Eugene Sutter, Anthony M. Sorrells
  • Patent number: 6997633
    Abstract: A power tool coupling system for coupling two boom members of a split-boom power tool. The coupling system includes a first section and a second section. The first section is adapted to be fixedly attached to an end of a first one of the boom members. The first section includes an aperture for receiving a locating member on a second one of the boom members. The second section is movably connected to the first section. The second section is adapted to depress the locating member, while the locating member is located in the aperture of the first section, when the second section is moved from a first to a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Homelite Technologies, Ltd.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Thomas, Ernest W. Spangler, III, Kenneth M. Brazell, Taku Ohi, Elton L. Watson, Ronald C. McCurry
  • Patent number: 6938587
    Abstract: A power tool including a main section and a handle section. The main section includes an internal combustion engine and a housing at least partially surrounding the engine. The engine includes a cylinder, a spark plug, and a muffler. The handle shaft extending from the main section. The shaft forms a handle for the power tool and houses a drive shaft from the engine therein. The housing forms a cover section over a transmission assembly between the engine and the drive shaft. The cover section includes a scroll form to channel air flow pushed by the transmission assembly. The housing further comprises a spark plug boot to substantially prevent air from exiting the housing at the spark plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Homelite Technologies, Ltd.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Thomas, Kenneth M. Brazell, Taku Ohi
  • Publication number: 20040187809
    Abstract: A power tool including a main section and a handle section. The main section includes an internal combustion engine and a housing at least partially surrounding the engine. The engine includes a cylinder, a spark plug, and a muffler. The handle shaft extending from the main section. The shaft forms a handle for the power tool and houses a drive shaft from the engine therein. The housing forms a cover section over a transmission assembly between the engine and the drive shaft. The cover section includes a scroll form to channel air flow pushed by the transmission assembly. The housing further comprises a spark plug boot to substantially prevent air from exiting the housing at the spark plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: Homelite Technologies, Ltd.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Thomas, Kenneth M. Brazell, Taku Ohi
  • Publication number: 20040060274
    Abstract: A power tool coupling system for coupling two boom members of a split-boom power tool. The coupling system includes a first section and a second section. The first section is adapted to be fixedly attached to an end of a first one of the boom members. The first section includes an aperture for receiving a locating member on a second one of the boom members. The second section is movably connected to the first section. The second section is adapted to depress the locating member, while the locating member is located in the aperture of the first section, when the second section is moved from a first to a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Applicant: Homelite Technologies, Ltd.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Thomas, Ernest W. Spangler, Kenneth M. Brazell, Taku Ohi, Elton L. Watson, Ronald C. McCurry
  • Patent number: D512291
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Eastway Fair Company Limited
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Thomas, Kenneth M. Brazell
  • Patent number: D512620
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Eastway Fair Company Limited
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Thomas, Kenneth M. Brazell
  • Patent number: D512621
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Eastway Fair Company Limited
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Thomas, Taku Ohi
  • Patent number: D512622
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Eastway Fair Company Limited
    Inventor: Benjamin J. Thomas
  • Patent number: D514911
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Eastway Fair Company Limited
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Thomas, Taku Ohi
  • Patent number: D515377
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: One World Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Ka Wai Chung, Benjamin J. Thomas
  • Patent number: D517886
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Eastway Fair Company Limited
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Thomas, Taku Ohi
  • Patent number: D518698
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Eastway Fair Company Ltd.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Thomas, Kenneth M. Brazell
  • Patent number: D526483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: One World Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Carlton R. Lay, Kenneth M. Brazell, Taku Ohi, Benjamin J. Thomas, Jeffrey S. Jones
  • Patent number: D494033
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: One World Technologies
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Thomas, Taku Ohi, Godfrey Ka Wai Chung