Patents by Inventor Bruce Winter Stenman

Bruce Winter Stenman 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: 8840344
    Abstract: An adjustable hole cutter for cutting a hole with a predetermined diameter in sheet or panel material includes a blade holder that moves along a track or slot to alter a diameter of the cut hole; a blade arc adjuster coupled to the blade holder; and one or more replaceable blade segments coupled to the blade holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Inventor: Bruce Winter Stenman
  • Publication number: 20130039708
    Abstract: An adjustable hole cutter for cutting a hole with a predetermined diameter in sheet or panel material includes a blade holder that moves along a track or slot to alter a diameter of the cut hole; a blade arc adjuster coupled to the blade holder; and one or more replaceable blade segments coupled to the blade holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventor: Bruce Winter Stenman
  • Publication number: 20120183366
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to enhance functionality of a power drill, comprising: providing a shaft having one or more threaded sections with different diameters, wherein a pilot bit is inserted into one threaded section; and selectably converting the power drill into either: an adjustable hole cutter by inserting a bar through the shaft, wherein the bar comprises one or more holders to receive cutting blades; or a fixed size hole cutter or hole saw by converting the adjustable hole cutter for use as a hole saw or a hole cutter arbor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: Bruce Winter Stenman