Patents by Inventor Bruce A. Thorniley

Bruce A. Thorniley 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: 8833261
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved apparatus for safely igniting a pyrotechnic device such as a flare which is suspended by a parachute following deployment from an air craft. More specifically, the present invention relates to a two stage ignition train mechanism for use with parachute suspended illumination flares with an in-line firing pin and physical safety mechanism which blocks movement of the firing pin until the parachute is deployed. The present invention also discloses an embodiment of a two stage ignition train mechanism for use with parachute suspended illumination flares with out-of-line firing pin and physical safety mechanism which blocks the firing pin from striking the primer until the parachute is deployed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventors: Bruce A. Thorniley, Michael J. Gray, Ross W. Guymon
  • Patent number: 8430031
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved apparatus for safely igniting a pyrotechnic device such as a flare which is suspended by a parachute following deployment from an air craft. More specifically, the present invention relates to a two stage ignition train mechanism for use with parachute suspended illumination flares with an in-line firing pin and physical safety mechanism which blocks movement of the firing pin until the parachute is deployed. The present invention also discloses an embodiment of a two stage ignition train mechanism for use with parachute suspended illumination flares with out-of-line firing pin and physical safety mechanism which blocks the firing pin from striking the primer until the parachute is deployed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Kilgore Flares Company, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce A. Thorniley, Michael J. Gray, Ross W. Guymon
  • Patent number: 8052358
    Abstract: A pocket hole jig tool system includes a base on which a workpiece is supported. A drill guide support is slidably mounted to the base. Drill guide bushings are movably mounted relative to the drill guide support for clampingly engaging the workpiece and for guiding a drill for engaging the workpiece. A stop collar assembly is adjustably mounted relative to the drill guide bushings to automatically ensure a proper pocket hole location and depth for the workpiece inserted in the tool system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. McDaniel, Sean D. Hill, Bruce A. Thorniley, Joseph C. King, IV
  • Patent number: 8029214
    Abstract: A pocket hole jig tool system includes a base on which a workpiece is supported. A drill guide support is slidably mounted to the base. Drill guide bushings are movably mounted relative to the drill guide support for clampingly engaging the workpiece and for guiding a drill for engaging the workpiece. A stop collar assembly is adjustably mounted relative to the drill guide bushings to automatically ensure a proper pocket hole location and depth for the workpiece inserted in the tool system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. McDaniel, Sean D. Hill, Bruce A. Thorniley, Joseph C. King, IV
  • Patent number: 7976252
    Abstract: A pocket hole jig tool system includes a base on which a workpiece is supported. A drill guide support is slidably mounted to the base. Drill guide bushings are movably mounted relative to the drill guide support for clampingly engaging the workpiece and for guiding a drill for engaging the workpiece. A stop collar assembly is adjustably mounted relative to the drill guide bushings to automatically ensure a proper pocket hole location and depth for the workpiece inserted in the tool system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. McDaniel, Sean D. Hill, Bruce A. Thorniley, Joseph C. King, IV
  • Publication number: 20110164935
    Abstract: A pocket hole jig tool system includes a base on which a workpiece is supported. A drill guide support is slidably mounted to the base. Drill guide bushings are movably mounted relative to the drill guide support for clampingly engaging the workpiece and for guiding a drill for engaging the workpiece. A stop collar assembly is adjustably mounted relative to the drill guide bushings to automatically ensure a proper pocket hole location and depth for the workpiece inserted in the tool system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. McDaniel, Sean D. Hill, Bruce A. Thorniley, Joseph C. King, IV
  • Patent number: 7967534
    Abstract: A pocket hole jig tool system includes a base on which a workpiece is supported. A drill guide support is slidably mounted to the base. Drill guide bushings are movably mounted relative to the drill guide support for clampingly engaging the workpiece and for guiding a drill for engaging the workpiece. A stop collar assembly is adjustably mounted relative to the drill guide bushings to automatically ensure a proper pocket hole location and depth for the workpiece inserted in the tool system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. McDaniel, Sean D. Hill, Bruce A. Thorniley, Joseph C. King, IV
  • Publication number: 20070280795
    Abstract: A pocket hole jig tool system includes a base on which a workpiece is supported. A drill guide support is slidably mounted to the base. Drill guide bushings are movably mounted relative to the drill guide support for clampingly engaging the workpiece and for guiding a drill for engaging the workpiece. A stop collar assembly is adjustably mounted relative to the drill guide bushings to automatically ensure a proper pocket hole location and depth for the workpiece inserted in the tool system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. McDaniel, Sean D. Hill, Bruce A. Thorniley, Joseph C. King
  • Publication number: 20070280796
    Abstract: A pocket hole jig tool system includes a base on which a workpiece is supported. A drill guide support is slidably mounted to the base. Drill guide bushings are movably mounted relative to the drill guide support for clampingly engaging the workpiece and for guiding a drill for engaging the workpiece. A stop collar assembly is adjustably mounted relative to the drill guide bushings to automatically ensure a proper pocket hole location and depth for the workpiece inserted in the tool system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. McDaniel, Sean D. Hill, Bruce A. Thorniley, Joseph C. King
  • Publication number: 20070280797
    Abstract: A pocket hole jig tool system includes a base on which a workpiece is supported. A drill guide support is slidably mounted to the base. Drill guide bushings are movably mounted relative to the drill guide support for clampingly engaging the workpiece and for guiding a drill for engaging the workpiece. A stop collar assembly is adjustably mounted relative to the drill guide bushings to automatically ensure a proper pocket hole location and depth for the workpiece inserted in the tool system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. McDaniel, Sean D. Hill, Bruce A. Thorniley, Joseph C. King