Patents by Inventor Blake Hobson

Blake Hobson 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: 11221116
    Abstract: The light fixture includes a bottom end having multiple stepped diameters dimensioned to fit in different posts; an outwardly curved transparent top cover; a solar panel positioned below the top cover; a central reflector provided below the solar panel; and a plurality of light elements arranged around the reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: PLAYPOWER, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Barber, John Blake Hobson, Michael L. Parody, D. Taft Egan, Philip M. Erdley, Steve Karchner
  • Patent number: 10215310
    Abstract: A stackable routing clip for installation on machinery using a weld tool. The stackable routing clip has a body and at least one wing section. A weld projection extends from a lower face of the body. Each wing section may extend from the body and include a routing port that receives the insertion of a cable tie used to secure cables to the stackable routing clip. The stackable routing clip is configured so that a plurality of the stackable routing clips may be grouped together to form a stack. The clips may be stacked together in a dispenser that is used to dispense of individual clips when a clip is to be welded by the weld tool to the machinery. The weld tool may melt the weld projection and plunge the clip into the resultant molten metal for a quick and strong weld.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: IMAGE INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventor: Blake Hobson
  • Patent number: 10035214
    Abstract: A tool configured to dispense consumables, such as a plurality of stackable weld clips. The tool may receive the insertion of a magazine, which may include the weld clips, a pusher, and a retention pin positioned on a cartridge skewer. The magazine may be inserted into a magazine holder assembly to provide a magazine assembly. The magazine holder assembly may include one or more movable and stationary racks that engage the pusher. The rearward lateral displacement of a spindle may displace the movable rack and electrode arms, while opening retention arms. The electrode arms, which may include clip back-up arms, may be positioned to provide a clamping force on a weld clip that is being dispensed. The forward displacement of the spindle may displace the clamped welding clip with the electrode arms, pivotally open a pawl mechanism, move the retention arms to a closed position, are result in the indexing of weld clips in the magazine assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: IMAGE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Blake Hobson, Daniel R. Somen, Evan P. Thompson, Philip M. Anthony, III
  • Patent number: 9482370
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a line clamp assembly that includes a base, cradle, and clamp. The base includes wings and a body. The wings extend from the body and each includes a routing port. The body is configured to be welded to a structure. The cradle includes a generally C-shaped body that defines a channel and an opening. The channel is configured to receive the line via the opening. The cradle is configured to sit on the base. The clamp includes a body having ends that each include an attachment configured to mate with a corresponding routing port of the wings. A force is applied to the cradle to compress the cradle such that the attachments are mated with the routing ports. The force applied to the cradle is removed after the attachments are mated with the routing ports such that the cradle expands to apply pressure to the clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: IMAGE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: Blake Hobson
  • Publication number: 20160169418
    Abstract: A stackable routing clip for installation on machinery using a weld tool. The stackable routing clip has a body and at least one wing section. A weld projection extends from a lower face of the body. Each wing section may extend from the body and include a routing port that receives the insertion of a cable tie used to secure cables to the stackable routing clip. The stackable routing clip is configured so that a plurality of the stackable routing clips may be grouped together to form a stack. The clips may be stacked together in a dispenser that is used to dispense of individual clips when a clip is to be welded by the weld tool to the machinery. The weld tool may melt the weld projection and plunge the clip into the resultant molten metal for a quick and strong weld.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventor: Blake Hobson
  • Patent number: 9296059
    Abstract: A stackable routing clip for installation on machinery using a weld tool. The stackable routing clip has a body and at least one wing section. A weld projection extends from a lower face of the body. Each wing section may extend from the body and include a routing port that receives the insertion of a cable tie used to secure cables to the stackable routing clip. The stackable routing clip is configured so that a plurality of the stackable routing clips may be grouped together to form a stack. The clips may be stacked together in a dispenser that is used to dispense of individual clips when a clip is to be welded by the weld tool to the machinery. The weld tool may melt the weld projection and plunge the clip into the resultant molten metal for a quick and strong weld.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: IMAGE INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventor: Blake Hobson
  • Publication number: 20150321281
    Abstract: A tool configured to dispense consumables, such as a plurality of stackable weld clips. The tool may receive the insertion of a magazine, which may include the weld clips, a pusher, and a retention pin positioned on a cartridge skewer. The magazine may be inserted into a magazine holder assembly to provide a magazine assembly. The magazine holder assembly may include one or more movable and stationary racks that engage the pusher. The rearward lateral displacement of a spindle may displace the movable rack and electrode arms, while opening retention arms. The electrode arms, which may include clip back-up arms, may be positioned to provide a clamping force on a weld clip that is being dispensed. The forward displacement of the spindle may displace the clamped welding clip with the electrode arms, pivotally open a pawl mechanism, move the retention arms to a closed position, are result in the indexing of weld clips in the magazine assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: IMAGE INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Blake Hobson, Daniel R. Somen, Evan P. Thompson, Philip M. Anthony, III
  • Publication number: 20150323101
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a line clamp assembly that includes a base, cradle, and clamp. The base includes wings and a body. The wings extend from the body and each includes a routing port. The body is configured to be welded to a structure. The cradle includes a generally C-shaped body that defines a channel and an opening. The channel is configured to receive the line via the opening. The cradle is configured to sit on the base. The clamp includes a body having ends that each include an attachment configured to mate with a corresponding routing port of the wings. A force is applied to the cradle to compress the cradle such that the attachments are mated with the routing ports. The force applied to the cradle is removed after the attachments are mated with the routing ports such that the cradle expands to apply pressure to the clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventor: Blake Hobson
  • Patent number: 8704121
    Abstract: The present technology relates to adjustment mechanisms for control settings on stud weld tools. Stud welding tools typically have a body that comprises a handle, a front end and a rear end. In one aspect, the present technology relates to plunge adjustment mechanisms for stud welding tools that are located at the front end of a stud welding tool and provide an adjustment knob for manual plunge adjustment. Another aspect of the present technology relates to weld heat adjustment mechanisms for stud welding tools that are located at the rear end of a stud welding tool and provide an adjustment knob for manual weld heat adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Inventors: Blake Hobson, Scott Zeeb
  • Publication number: 20120233821
    Abstract: A stackable routing clip for installation on machinery using a weld tool. The stackable routing clip has a body and at least one wing section. A weld projection extends from a lower face of the body. Each wing section may extend from the body and include a routing port that receives the insertion of a cable tie used to secure cables to the stackable routing clip. The stackable routing clip is configured so that a plurality of the stackable routing clips may be grouped together to form a stack. The clips may be stacked together in a dispenser that is used to dispense of individual clips when a clip is to be welded by the weld tool to the machinery. The weld tool may melt the weld projection and plunge the clip into the resultant molten metal for a quick and strong weld.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventor: Blake Hobson
  • Patent number: 8258422
    Abstract: The present technology relates to adjustment mechanisms for control settings on stud weld tools. Stud welding tools typically have a body that comprises a handle, a front end and a rear end. In one aspect, the present technology relates to plunge adjustment mechanisms for stud welding tools that are located at the front end of a stud welding tool and provide an adjustment knob for manual plunge adjustment. Another aspect of the present technology relates to weld heat adjustment mechanisms for stud welding tools that are located at the rear end of a stud welding tool and provide an adjustment knob for manual weld heat adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Inventors: Blake Hobson, Scott Zeeb
  • Patent number: D674679
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Inventor: Blake Hobson
  • Patent number: D688118
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventor: Blake Hobson
  • Patent number: D688119
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventor: Blake Hobson
  • Patent number: D688120
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventor: Blake Hobson
  • Patent number: D688121
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventor: Blake Hobson
  • Patent number: D688548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventor: Blake Hobson
  • Patent number: D695098
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Inventor: Blake Hobson
  • Patent number: D707548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Image Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Blake Hobson
  • Patent number: D1013926
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: PLAYPOWER, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Barber, John Blake Hobson, Michael L. Parody, D. Taft Egan, Philip M. Erdley, Steve Karchner