Patents by Inventor Brian S. Edwards
Brian S. Edwards 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: 9174359Abstract: A concrete saw having a geared assembly for rotating a cutting blade is described. The saw utilizes a longitudinally oriented engine for rotating the blade. Various additional features and improvements are described including a particular belt tensioner assembly, an indicator and control system for cutting blade depth, a handle adjustment and locking system, and provisions for control of blade water are described.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2014Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: DIAMOND PRODUCTS, LIMITEDInventors: Martin D. Marsic, Kent A. Smith, Brian S. Edwards
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Publication number: 20140116409Abstract: A concrete saw having a geared assembly for rotating a cutting blade is described. The saw utilizes a longitudinally oriented engine for rotating the blade. Various additional features and improvements are described including a particular belt tensioner assembly, an indicator and control system for cutting blade depth, a handle adjustment and locking system, and provisions for control of blade water are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Diamond Products, LimitedInventors: Martin D. Marsic, Kent A. Smith, Brian S. Edwards
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Publication number: 20140102432Abstract: A concrete saw includes a generally rectangular frame having a front end, a rear end and a longitudinal length. An engine is supported by the frame. The engine includes a rotational output shaft aligned generally transverse to the longitudinal length of the frame. A saw blade is rotatably connected to the frame and driven by the output shaft of the engine. A cooling system is mounted to a front part of the engine. The cooling system includes a radiator and a cooling fan. The cooling fan is driven by a fan drive assembly having a drive shaft configured as a power take-off to be continuously driven by the engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Diamond Products, LimitedInventor: Brian S. Edwards
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Patent number: 8640685Abstract: A concrete saw having a geared assembly for rotating a cutting blade is described. The saw utilizes a longitudinally oriented engine for rotating the blade. Various additional features and improvements are described including a particular belt tensioner assembly, an indicator and control system for cutting blade depth, a handle adjustment and locking system, and provisions for control of blade water are described.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Diamond Products, LimitedInventors: Martin D. Marsic, Kent A. Smith, Brian S. Edwards
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Patent number: 8360045Abstract: A concrete saw having a geared assembly for rotating a cutting blade is described. The saw utilizes a longitudinally oriented engine for rotating the blade. Various additional features and improvements are described including a particular belt tensioner assembly, an indicator and control system for cutting blade depth, a handle adjustment and locking system, and provisions for control of blade water are described.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Diamond Products, LimitedInventors: Martin D. Marsic, Kent A. Smith, Brian S. Edwards
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Publication number: 20100043767Abstract: A concrete saw having a geared assembly for rotating a cutting blade is described. The saw utilizes a longitudinally oriented engine for rotating the blade. Various additional features and improvements are described including a particular belt tensioner assembly, an indicator and control system for cutting blade depth, a handle adjustment and locking system, and provisions for control of blade water are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: DIAMOND PRODUCTS, LIMITEDInventors: Martin D. Marsic, Kent A. Smith, Brian S. Edwards
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Patent number: 7645183Abstract: A floor or road saw (20) that includes a multi-speed transmission (24) that includes a neutral position. The transmission does not require the use of belts, polychains, or clutches that require regular maintenance and/or replacement. Moreover, the transmission (24) of the saw (20) may be shifted when the transmission is engaged and shifted through a set of gears (62) in a sequential manner. Further, the transmission is well suited for use on saws where power source or prime mover (22) is disposed parallel to the longitudinal axis of the saw (20).Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2005Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Diamond Products, LimitedInventors: Peter Marques, Anthony Mertes, Martin D. Marsic, Brian S. Edwards
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Publication number: 20090183722Abstract: A floor or road saw (20) that includes a multi-speed transmission (24) that includes a neutral position. The transmission does not require the use of belts, polychains, or clutches that require regular maintenance and/or replacement. Moreover, the transmission (24) of the saw (20) may be shifted when the transmission is engaged and shifted through a set of gears (62) in a sequential manner. Further, the transmission is well suited for use on saws where power source or prime mover (22) is disposed parallel to the longitudinal axis of the saw (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2005Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: Diamond Products, LimitedInventors: Peter Marques, Anthony Mertes, Martin D. Marsic, Brian S. Edwards
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Patent number: 7434889Abstract: The present invention provides a forward motion speed control system for a self-propelled concrete saw, a self-propelled concrete saw equipped with a forward motion speed control system and a method of controlling the forward motion speed of a concrete saw during a cutting or scoring operation. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the forward motion speed control system senses and monitors the speed of a power plant transmitting rotational energy to a saw blade and adjusts the forward motion speed of the self-propelled concrete saw to maximize the forward motion speed of the self-propelled concrete saw while maintaining the speed of the power plant in a peak operational range.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Diamond Products, LimitedInventors: Karl H. Moller, Brian S. Edwards
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Publication number: 20080150347Abstract: The present invention provides a forward motion speed control system for a self-propelled concrete saw, a self-propelled concrete saw equipped with a forward motion speed control system and a method of controlling the forward motion speed of a concrete saw during a cutting or scoring operation. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the forward motion speed control system senses and monitors the speed of a power plant transmitting rotational energy to a saw blade and adjusts the forward motion speed of the self-propelled concrete saw to maximize the forward motion speed of the self-propelled concrete saw while maintaining the speed of the power plant in a peak operational range.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: DIAMOND PRODUCTS, LIMITEDInventors: Karl H. Moller, Brian S. Edwards
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Patent number: 6480105Abstract: A method for alerting a vehicle owner of recommended maintenance on the vehicle the initial step of entering vehicle identification data into a computer system. The computer system includes a database with vehicle maintenance data, a processor for processing the vehicle identification data and selecting appropriate vehicle maintenance data for the owner's vehicle, and a monitor for displaying the selected vehicle maintenance data. The computer will then alert the vehicle owner of specific service items needing attention from the selected vehicle maintenance data displayed. The step of alerting the vehicle owner includes visually alerting the owner with a flashing graphic display for particular service items needing attention.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2000Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Auto Advisors, L.LC.Inventor: Brian S. Edwards
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Publication number: 20020080022Abstract: A method for alerting a vehicle owner of recommended maintenance on the vehicle includes the initial step of entering vehicle identification data into a computer system. The computer system includes a database with vehicle maintenance data, a processor for processing the vehicle identification data and selecting appropriate vehicle maintenance data for the owner's vehicle, and a monitor for displaying the selected vehicle maintenance data. The computer will then alert the vehicle owner of specific service items needing attention from the selected vehicle maintenance data displayed. The step of alerting the vehicle owner includes visually alerting the owner with a flashing graphic display for particular service items needing attention.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2000Publication date: June 27, 2002Inventor: Brian S. Edwards
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Patent number: 6318353Abstract: A concrete saw for cutting concrete and other hard surfaces or substrates. The concrete saw includes a multispeed drive for transmitting power from the saw's engine to the saw's cutting blade. The multispeed drive includes a flexible belt for transmitting rotational energy from the drive shaft of the engine to the drive shaft for the blade, and a releasable tension device for placing tension on the belt and ensuring good engagement between the sprockets of the drive shafts. Upon release of the tension device, a user may move the belt to an alternate position on the sprockets and retension the belt, thereby providing a different drive ration and speed for the cutting blade at a constant engine speed.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2000Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Assignee: Diamond Products, LimitedInventors: Brian S. Edwards, Charles Markley
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Patent number: 5193518Abstract: A portable wire saw for cutting materials such as stone, concrete, asphalt and the like such as highway lane barriers. The portable wire saw includes a frame having a base on which is mounted a power source. Attached to the base is a plurality of wheels for easy portable movement of the wire saw. At least one of the wheels also provides a pivot point for the frame so that the wire saw can be pivoted between a cutting position and a non-cutting position. The power source drives a wire saw blade carried on a triangular support structure consisting of two pulleys and a drive wheel. The drive wheel is operably connected to the power source. The position of the pulleys is capable of being adjusted relative to the drive wheel. In a preferred embodiment the triangular support structure is arranged in a vertical orientation with the upper pulley functioning to keep the return path of the wire saw blade from having to pass through the material being cut.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1991Date of Patent: March 16, 1993Assignee: Diamond Products, Inc.Inventors: Karl H. Moller, Andrew L. Jedick, Brian S. Edwards