Patents by Inventor Charles Keith Long
Charles Keith Long 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: 8444068Abstract: A pressure washer is provided. The pressure washer includes a fluid inlet and a pump disposed to receive fluid from the fluid inlet. A spray gun is provided that includes a first outlet and a separate second outlet. A first conduit fluidly connects the fluid inlet and the pump with the first outlet and a second conduit fluidly connects the fluid inlet with the second outlet.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2008Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Techtronic Outdoor Products Technology LimitedInventors: Klaus Karl Hahn, Michael R. Gardner, Charles Keith Long, Jesse John Jerabek
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Patent number: 8118241Abstract: A surface cleaner system includes a base assembly having a housing movable along a surface, a pump supported by the housing and operable to pressurize a fluid, and a prime mover supported by the housing. The prime mover is coupled to the pump to drive the pump. The surface cleaner system also includes a spray assembly coupled to the housing. The spray assembly is operable to discharge fluid from the pump toward the surface. The surface cleaner system further includes a spray gun in fluid communication with the pump to receive pressurized fluid from the pump. The spray gun includes an outlet portion that is connectable to the base assembly to direct the pressurized fluid from the pump into the spray assembly. When the outlet portion is disconnected from the base assembly, the spray gun discharges the pressurized fluid from the pump toward the surface without directing the pressurized fluid into the spray assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Techtronic Outdoor Products Technology LimitedInventors: Michael Robert Gardner, Klaus Karl Hahn, Charles Keith Long
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Patent number: 8056834Abstract: A nozzle is provided. The nozzle includes a cylindrical housing defining a fluid flow path therethrough about a longitudinal axis and a first finger mounted to a first end portion of the housing comprising a wedge disposed on an outer surface of the first finger. A hollow shroud is coaxially disposed around the housing and longitudinally movable with respect to the housing. An outlet aperture is disposed in fluid communication with the fluid flow path, and a ramp disposed within an internal surface of the shroud and engageable with the wedge.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Techtronic Outdoor Products Technology LimitedInventors: Michael R. Gardner, Jesse John Jerabek, Charles Keith Long, Klaus Karl Hahn
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Publication number: 20110226877Abstract: A nozzle is provided. The nozzle includes a cylindrical housing defining a fluid flow path therethrough about a longitudinal axis and a first finger mounted to a first end portion of the housing comprising a wedge disposed on an outer surface of the first finger. A hollow shroud is coaxially disposed around the housing and longitudinally movable with respect to the housing. An outlet aperture is disposed in fluid communication with the fluid flow path, and a ramp disposed within an internal surface of the shroud and engageable with the wedge.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventors: Michael R. Gardner, Jesse John Jerabek, Charles Keith Long, Klaus Karl Hahn
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Publication number: 20110073677Abstract: A fluid sprayer includes a housing, a motor positioned within the housing, a pump operably coupled to the motor to draw fluid from a fluid source and pressurize the fluid, and a blower positioned within the housing and operable to discharge an airflow into the pressurized fluid discharged by the pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Inventors: Klaus Karl Hahn, Michael R. Gardner, Charles Keith Long
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Patent number: 7891036Abstract: A power washer is provided with a transport frame, a wash unit and a gun. The wash unit and the gun may be separated from the transport frame to be used in multiple modes. Possible modes include a walk-behind mode, a spray mode and hand wash modes. A quick connection is also provided to make it easier to disconnect and reconnect various components of the power washer.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2006Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Techtronic Outdoor Products Technology LimitedInventors: Klaus Karl Hahn, Charles Keith Long, Thomas R. Ayers
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Patent number: 7854398Abstract: A portable pressure washer includes a housing having a front end and a rear end defining a longitudinal axis. A handle has a first end extending from a rear portion of the housing and a second end terminating in a barrel. A first nozzle and a second aperture extend from the barrel. A fluid pump and a motor disposed are disposed within the housing, which includes a fluid inlet in fluid communication with the first nozzle and the second aperture.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2006Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Techtronic Outdoor Products Technology LimitedInventors: Klaus Karl Hahn, Michael R. Gardner, Charles Keith Long, Jesse John Jerabek
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Publication number: 20090223541Abstract: A surface cleaner system includes a base assembly having a housing movable along a surface, a pump supported by the housing and operable to pressurize a fluid, and a prime mover supported by the housing. The prime mover is coupled to the pump to drive the pump. The surface cleaner system also includes a spray assembly coupled to the housing. The spray assembly is operable to discharge fluid from the pump toward the surface. The surface cleaner system further includes a spray gun in fluid communication with the pump to receive pressurized fluid from the pump. The spray gun includes an outlet portion that is connectable to the base assembly to direct the pressurized fluid from the pump into the spray assembly. When the outlet portion is disconnected from the base assembly, the spray gun discharges the pressurized fluid from the pump toward the surface without directing the pressurized fluid into the spray assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Michael Robert Gardner, Klaus Karl Hahn, Charles Keith Long
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Publication number: 20090065607Abstract: A spray apparatus for a pressure washer includes an adaptor configured to receive a flow of pressurized fluid through a conduit fluidly connected with a pressure washer. A multi-position valve is movably connected with the adaptor and positionable in a plurality of discrete positions. The valve position is modified with an operator engaged with the valve. A first output and a second output are defined within the adaptor, wherein the valve is rotatable to selectively allow the pressurized fluid to flow through one of the first or the second output.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: Michael R. Gardner, Charles Keith Long, Klaus Karl Hahn, Jesse John Jerabek
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Publication number: 20090065612Abstract: A nozzle is provided. The nozzle includes a cylindrical housing defining a fluid flow path therethrough about a longitudinal axis and a first finger mounted to a first end portion of the housing comprising a wedge disposed on an outer surface of the first finger. A hollow shroud is coaxially disposed around the housing and longitudinally movable with respect to the housing. An outlet aperture is disposed in fluid communication with the fluid flow path, and a ramp disposed within an internal surface of the shroud and engageable with the wedge.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: Michael R. Gardner, Jesse John Jerabek, Charles Keith Long, Klaus Karl Hahn
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Publication number: 20080272150Abstract: A spray system is disclosed having a housing and a blower motor and a pump assembly within the housing. A first output line is in fluid communication with the blower motor to provide a low-pressure stream of air. A second output line is in fluid communication with the pump assembly to provide a low-pressure fluid. An egress is attached to the housing, and the low-pressure fluid joins with the low-pressure stream of air and exits the housing through the egress.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Inventors: Klaus Karl Hahn, Michael R. Gardner, Charles Keith Long
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Publication number: 20080257988Abstract: A pressure washer is provided. The pressure washer includes a fluid inlet and a pump disposed to receive fluid from the fluid inlet. A spray gun is provided that includes a first outlet and a separate second outlet. A first conduit fluidly connects the fluid inlet and the pump with the first outlet and a second conduit fluidly connects the fluid inlet with the second outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: Klaus Karl Hahn, Michael R. Gardner, Charles Keith Long, Jesse John Jerabek
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Patent number: 7325812Abstract: A grip assembly for one of a clutch cap for a clutch mechanism, a rear sleeve or front sleeve for a chuck assembly having a chuck mechanism with a plurality of adjustable jaws. The grip assembly includes an inner sleeve having open top and an open bottom opposite the top and defining a longitudinal axis with a peripheral wall disposed between the first end and the second end and an elastomeric grip comprising a plurality of spaced apart ribs extending generally circumferentially about an outer surface of the front sleeve. An optional a cover can encircle the inner sleeve and have a plurality of spaced apart apertures to receive respective ribs.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2003Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Eastway Fair Company LimitedInventors: Charles Keith Long, Daniel Alex Chunn, Thomas Kam Kee Wong, Dennis Wing Yuk Ma, Xiao Ping Liu, Bing Hong Tam
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Patent number: 7322116Abstract: A laser leveling device having a suction mounting arrangement includes a housing and a mounting seal extending from the lower portion of the housing. The mounting seal cooperates with an attachment surface to define a suction mounting area therebetween. The suction mounting arrangement cooperates with the mounting seal to maintain the vacuum pressure seal in the suction mounting area. A laser light source mounted within the housing in a planar relationship relative to the attachment surface includes at least one diode projecting an alignment beam through an opening in the housing to denote a reference plane along the attachment surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Eastway Fair Company LimitedInventors: Charles Keith Long, Kevin A. Moore, Charles M. Wacker, Skye V. Taylor
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Patent number: 7260895Abstract: A modular tool assembly including a tool base configured to releasably secure a modular tool arrangement in a fixed relationship relative to a mounting surface. The tool base includes an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion having a mounting seal extending therefrom. The mounting seal cooperates with the mounting surface to define a vacuum pocket therebetween. A vacuum generating mechanism is configured to remove air from the vacuum pocket through an aperture in the lower housing portion. A modular tool attachment releasably engages a portion of the tool base to secure the modular tool attachment to the tool base. The modular tool attachment can include a self leveling laser leveling device having a laser light source mounted within a housing to project an alignment beam through an opening in the housing to denote a reference plane along the mounting surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Eastway Fair CompanyInventors: Charles Keith Long, Robert E. McCracken, Kevin A. Moore, Charles M. Wacker, Lilia F. Macias, Mark A. Knight
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Patent number: 7191532Abstract: A modular tool assembly including a tool base configured to releasably secure a modular tool arrangement in a fixed relationship relative to a mounting surface. The tool base includes an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion having a mounting seal extending therefrom. The mounting seal cooperates with the mounting surface to define a vacuum pocket therebetween. A vacuum generating mechanism is configured to remove air from the vacuum pocket through an aperture in the lower housing portion. A modular tool attachment releasably engages a portion of the tool base to secure the modular tool attachment to the tool base.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2004Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Eastway Fair Company LimitedInventors: Charles Keith Long, Kevin A. Moore, Charles M. Wacker, Skye V. Taylor
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Patent number: 7181854Abstract: A laser leveling device having a suction mounting arrangement includes a housing and a mounting seal extending from the lower portion of the housing. The mounting seal cooperates with an attachment surface to define a suction mounting area therebetween. The suction mounting arrangement cooperates with the mounting seal to maintain the vacuum pressure seal in the suction mounting area. A laser light source mounted within the housing in a planar relationship relative to the attachment surface includes at least one diode projecting an alignment beam through an opening in the housing to denote a reference plane along the attachment surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2004Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: Eastway Fair Company LimitedInventors: Charles Keith Long, Kevin A. Moore, Charles M. Wacker, Skye V. Taylor
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Patent number: 7174648Abstract: A modular tool assembly including a tool base configured to releasably secure a modular tool arrangement in a fixed relationship relative to a mounting surface. The tool base includes an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion having a mounting seal extending therefrom. The mounting seal cooperates with the mounting surface to define a vacuum pocket therebetween. A vacuum generating mechanism is configured to remove air from the vacuum pocket through an aperture in the lower housing portion. A modular tool attachment releasably engages a portion of the tool base to secure the modular tool attachment to the tool base. The modular tool attachment can include a self leveling laser leveling device having a laser light source mounted within a housing to project an alignment beam through an opening in the housing to denote a reference plane along the mounting surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2006Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Eastway Fair CompanyInventors: Charles Keith Long, Robert E. McCracken, Kevin A. Moore, Charles M. Wacker, Lilia F. Macias, Mark A. Knight
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Publication number: 20040255748Abstract: An ergonomic miter saw is provided having a base and a saw arm assembly with the saw arm assembly pivotally affixed at a fixed end to the base and provided with a distal end having a handle extending outwardly therefrom. The central region of the arm assembly includes a rotary spindle supporting a cutting disk. A handle is preferably provided with an elongate grip portion sized for the user's fingers and a palm pad portion extending outwardly therefrom to underlie the heal of the user's hand to minimize bending torque on the user's wrist as the arm is lowered. Ideally, the handle is rotated in a direction opposite that the cutting disk is tilted. Preferably, the handle is adjustably oriented about the arm axis in a direction opposite that the saw blade is tiltable so that the deviation for horizontal of the handle can be minimized when the miter saw is used in a tilted cutting disk mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventors: Jeffrey M. Dils, Kenneth M. Brazell, Charles M. Wacker, Charles Keith Long
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Publication number: 20040227308Abstract: A grip assembly for one of a clutch cap for a clutch mechanism, a rear sleeve or front sleeve for a chuck assembly having a chuck mechanism with a plurality of adjustable jaws. The grip assembly includes an inner sleeve having open top and an open bottom opposite the top and defining a longitudinal axis with a peripheral wall disposed between the first end and the second end and an elastomeric grip comprising a plurality of spaced apart ribs extending generally circumferentially about an outer surface of the front sleeve. An optional a cover can encircle the inner sleeve and have a plurality of spaced apart apertures to receive respective ribs.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2003Publication date: November 18, 2004Applicant: ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: Charles Keith Long, Daniel Alex Chunn, Thomas Kam Kee Wong, Dennis Wing Yuk Ma, Xiao Ping Liu, Bing Hong Tam