Patents by Inventor Brian S. Bashore

Brian S. Bashore 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: 9399263
    Abstract: A portable battery powered welder is disclosed that is configured to operate without an external power source. The portable battery powered welder may include a battery coupled to a welding circuit and a wire feeder. Further, the portable battery powered welder may include a suitcase to integrally support and completely enclose the welding circuit, the battery, and the wire feeder. The suitcase may include a lateral access door having a hinge and a latch. Additionally, the wire feeder and a wire spool may be disposed in a region accessible by the lateral access door. The suitcase may also include an access panel disposed over a region containing the battery. The access panel may be mounted to the case via a snap mount and/or secured via fasteners. Finally, the suitcase may include a top handle and may be made of a lightweight, impact resistant, and flame retardant material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: HOBART BROTHERS COMPANY
    Inventors: Brian S. Bashore, Darrell L. Sickels, Bernard J. Vogel, Caleb R. Krisher
  • Publication number: 20090057285
    Abstract: A portable battery powered welder is disclosed that is configured to operate without an external power source. The portable battery powered welder may include a battery coupled to a welding circuit and a wire feeder. Further, the portable battery powered welder may include a suitcase to integrally support and completely enclose the welding circuit, the battery, and the wire feeder. The suitcase may include a lateral access door having a hinge and a latch. Additionally, the wire feeder and a wire spool may be disposed in a region accessible by the lateral access door. The suitcase may also include an access panel disposed over a region containing the battery. The access panel may be mounted to the case via a snap mount and/or secured via fasteners. Finally, the suitcase may include a top handle and may be made of a lightweight, impact resistant, and flame retardant material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Brian S. Bashore, Darrell L. Sickels, Bernard J. Vogel, Caleb R. Krisher
  • Patent number: D611074
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Brian S. Bashore, Darrell L. Sickels, Bernard J. Vogel, Caleb R. Krisher