Patents by Inventor Christopher Clearman

Christopher Clearman 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: 8899145
    Abstract: A tool for removing an interchangeable cooking insert from a grill has a handle end and an engagement end. A handle extends from the handle end toward the engagement end. A support arm extends from the handle toward the engagement end. The support arm has a first lateral edge defining a first lifting hook and a second lateral edge defining a second lifting hook. The first lifting hook and second lifting hook are configured to engage a portion of the cooking insert. A support pin extends across the support arm between the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge. A latch member is pivotally coupled to one of the support arm and the handle. The latch member includes a first end selectively engageable with a portion of the cooking insert and a second end extending through the handle for actuation of the latching member by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: Ryan T. Harrison, Thomas Parel, Robert Warren, Kenneth M. Brazell, Zachary Scott, Scott Kippes, Mark Huggins, Taku Ohi, Jason Porter Whitmire, Adam Clark, Robert McCracken, Christopher Clearman
  • Publication number: 20140259704
    Abstract: An accessory for a reciprocating power tool includes an elongated post having a base member disposed at a distal end thereof. The base member includes an aperture. The accessory includes first and second members coupled on opposite sides of the base portion. Each of the first and second side members includes a surface having a toothed portion and a non-toothed portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: TECHTRONIC POWER TOOLS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventor: Christopher Clearman
  • Publication number: 20140137415
    Abstract: An accessory for a reciprocating power tool including a first blade clamp mechanism and a linkage having a first end and a second end. The accessory further includes an attachment member coupled to the first blade clamp mechanism and to the first end of the linkage. The attachment member couples the linkage to the tool. A shaft is secured to the second end of the linkage and includes a second blade clamp mechanism. A distal member is coupled to the power tool and defines a channel through which the shaft extends. The channel defines a first stop surface and a second stop surface. A biasing mechanism is contained within the distal member and supported by one of the first and second stop surfaces. The biasing mechanism biases the shaft in a first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventor: Christopher Clearman
  • Publication number: 20120192724
    Abstract: A tool for removing an interchangeable cooking insert from a grill has a handle end and an engagement end. A handle extends from the handle end toward the engagement end. A support arm extends from the handle toward the engagement end. The support arm has a first lateral edge defining a first lifting hook and a second lateral edge defining a second lifting hook. The first lifting hook and second lifting hook are configured to engage a portion of the cooking insert. A support pin extends across the support arm between the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge. A latch member is pivotally coupled to one of the support arm and the handle. The latch member includes a first end selectively engageable with a portion of the cooking insert and a second end extending through the handle for actuation of the latching member by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Ryan T. Harrison, Thomas Parel, Robert Warren, Kenneth M. Brazell, Zachary Scott, Scott Kippes, Mark Huggins, Taku Ohi, Jason Porter Whitmire, Adam Clark, Robert McCracken, Christopher Clearman
  • Publication number: 20120192726
    Abstract: A convection grill including a body having a base and a lid, and defining a cooking chamber, and a convection system coupled to a wall of the base. The convection system includes an air conduit defined at least in part by a front panel and a back panel, the air conduit including an intake aperture, a duct, and an exhaust vent. The convection system also includes a fan assembly including a convection fan positioned within the duct proximate to the intake aperture, and a motor coupled to the convection fan by a motor shaft. The back panel includes a first end distal from the wall, a second end proximate the wall, and a cross section having a substantially continuous curve between the first and second ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher Clearman, Ryan T. Harrison, Robert E. McCracken, Mark Huggins, Scott Kippes, Adam Clark
  • Publication number: 20110260867
    Abstract: A lock for engaging a cable. The lock has a housing with an aperture through which the cable may pass. A first locking member and second locking member are coupled to the housing. A first biasing member is configured to bias the first locking member towards the cable to prevent cable movement in a first direction. A second biasing member is configured to bias the second locking member away from the cable. A third biasing member is configured to selectively bias the second locking member towards the cable to prevent cable movement in a second direction. A trigger is movably coupled to the housing, with the trigger configured to selectively deflect the first locking member away from the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Robert E. McCracken, Ryan T. Harrison, Christopher Clearman