Patents by Inventor Clyde G. Allen

Clyde G. Allen 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).

  • Publication number: 20100325983
    Abstract: An exterior trim assembly for use with a window or door surround in a building structure comprises at least one mantle for affixing above the window or door, and first and second pilaster assemblies for affixing on the sides of the window or door. The mantle comprises a mantle base and a corresponding mantle cover to affix to and cover the mantle base. Each pilaster assembly comprises a base and a cover element affixed to the base wherein each of the bases has a plurality of regularly repeating reinforced structural sections. At least two pilaster cover plates are provided, each pilaster cover plate is affixed to and covering one of the first and second pilaster bases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Clyde G. Allen, Dean Dennis
  • Patent number: 7748179
    Abstract: The invention includes an end cover (32) for disposition over an end of a mantel (20). The end cover (32) presents a front corner (38) extending between an upper wall (34) and a lower wall (36) and is symmetrical rearwardly to a pair of side edges (42) from the front corner (38) whereby the end cover (32) may be disposed over either end of the mantel (20). The upper wall (34) of the end cover (32) extends between the front walls (44) and the side edges (42) and the lower wall (36) extends between the front walls (44) and the side edges (42). The upper wall (34) and the lower wall (36) each has the shape of a square with equal sides. The front walls (44) define interior surfaces complementary to the irregular pattern of the decorative face (24) of the mantel (20) and the end cover (32) overlies the mantel (20) the thickness of each front wall (44).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Clyde G. Allen, Dean Dennis
  • Patent number: 7743564
    Abstract: An exterior trim assembly for use with a window or door surround in a building structure comprises at least one mantle for affixing above the window or door, and first and second pilaster assemblies for affixing on the sides of the window or door. The mantle comprises a mantle base and a corresponding mantle cover to affix to and cover the mantle base. Each pilaster assembly comprises a base and a cover element affixed to the base wherein each of the bases has a plurality of regularly repeating reinforced structural sections. At least two pilaster cover plates are provided, each pilaster cover plate is affixed to and covering one of the first and second pilaster bases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Clyde G. Allen, Dean Dennis
  • Publication number: 20100147046
    Abstract: A bending brake assembly for manually bending pieces of sheet metal material including a base supporting a plurality of c-shaped members presenting opposing clamping surfaces for receiving the sheet metal material. An extension extends away from the clamping surfaces with a socket connection rotatably supporting a bending member on the base for bending the sheet metal material disposed between the clamping surfaces. The socket connection includes a male portion and a female portion in sliding engagement with one another as the bending member moves between a pre-bending position, a first operating position, and a second operating position. A finger extends from the male portion and defines a gap between the finger and the extension when in the pre-bending position with the finger maintaining the gap as the finger moves from the pre-bending position to the first operating position and the finger engaging the extension when in the second operating position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Clyde G. Allen, Todd M. Lajewski, Douglas Break
  • Patent number: 7685858
    Abstract: A bending brake assembly for manually bending pieces of sheet metal material including a base supporting a plurality of c-shaped members presenting opposing clamping surfaces for receiving the sheet metal material. An extension extends away from the clamping surfaces with a socket connection rotatably supporting a bending member on the base for bending the sheet metal material disposed between the clamping surfaces. The socket connection includes a mate portion and a female portion in sliding engagement with one another as the bending member moves between a pre-bending position, a first operating position, and a second operating position. A finger extends from the male portion and defines a gap between the finger and the extension when in the pre-bending position with the finger maintaining the gap as the finger moves from the pre-bending position to the first operating position and the finger engaging the extension when in the second operating position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventors: Clyde G. Allen, Todd M. Lajewski, Douglas Break
  • Publication number: 20090266215
    Abstract: The subject invention provides a portable saw table assembly for cutting a material longitudinally, laterally, and at various angles thereto. The assembly includes a first and a second table rail being parallel and spaced from each other and each extending between a proximal end and a distal end. A saw rail is moveably supported by the first and the second table rails for moving longitudinally along the table rails between the proximal and the distal ends and a mounting plate is moveably supported by the saw rails to allow movement of the mounting plate laterally along the saw rail between the first table rail and the second table rail. A saw plate is rotateably supported by the mounting plate for carrying a saw to cut the material. A guide bar is disposed diagonally relative to the first and the second table rails and engages the saw plate to guide the saw plate diagonally in response to simultaneous movement of the saw rail longitudinally and the mounting plate laterally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: J. Richard Logan, Clyde G. Allen, Michael C. Clark
  • Patent number: 7581477
    Abstract: A saw table includes a clamping mechanism for clamping a work piece on the saw table. The clamping mechanism includes a clamping bar having a first end and a second end. A longitudinal axis is defined between the first and second ends. A first pivoting arm is operatively connected to one of the ends of the clamping bar to support the clamping bar for rotation about a pivot axis. A biasing device biases the clamping bar about the pivot axis to clamp the work piece between the clamping bar and a table base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Tapco International
    Inventors: Clyde G Allen, Aundrea Nurenberg, Todd M. Lajewski, Michael C. Clark, Richard J. Logan
  • Patent number: 7555976
    Abstract: The subject invention provides a portable saw table assembly for cutting a material longitudinally, laterally, and at various angles thereto. The assembly includes a first and a second table rail being parallel and spaced from each other and each extending between a proximal end and a distal end. A saw rail is moveably supported by the first and the second table rails for moving longitudinally along the table rails between the proximal and the distal ends and a mounting plate is moveably supported by the saw rails to allow movement of the mounting plate laterally along the saw rail between the first table rail and the second table rail. A saw plate is rotateably supported by the mounting plate for carrying a saw to cut the material. A guide bar is disposed diagonally relative to the first and the second table rails and engages the saw plate to guide the saw plate diagonally in response to simultaneous movement of the saw rail longitudinally and the mounting plate laterally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventors: J. Richard Logan, Clyde G. Allen, Michael C. Clark
  • Publication number: 20090160200
    Abstract: A locking assembly for retaining a pair of shutters in a closed position on a dwelling, including an elongate backing bracket adapted to be fixedly mounted to the dwelling, the backing bracket including a pair of support portions extending laterally relative to the length of the backing bracket, and an outer locking portion. The shutters in their closed position are in abutting contact with the support portions, the outer locking portion extends through a gap defined between adjacent edges of the closed pair of shutters. The locking assembly further includes an elongate retention bracket having a channel in which the outer locking portion is received, and a pair of retention portions extending laterally relative to the length of the retention bracket, the outer locking portion adapted to be secured to the retention bracket within the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Nathan D. Greenway, Brad A. Kutler, Clyde G. Allen
  • Publication number: 20090158789
    Abstract: A lockable shutter assembly has first and second shutters mounted operatively to a building and movable between open and closed positions. The locking assembly includes a bracket member that extends longitudinally along a gap formed between the shutters when in the closed position. The bracket member is mounted at its respective ends to top and bottom portions of a shutter opening via mounting plates. The bracket member includes at least one through bore formed along the length of the bracket member. A selectively releasable interlock member is slidably received in the through bore. The locking device can releasably engage the bracket member and/or the interlock member. Another interlock member can be used to secure the locking device to the bracket member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Nathan D. Greenway, Brad A. Kutler, Clyde G. Allen
  • Publication number: 20080223103
    Abstract: A bending brake assembly for manually bending pieces of sheet metal material including a base supporting a plurality of c-shaped members presenting opposing clamping surfaces for receiving the sheet metal material. An extension extends away from the clamping surfaces with a socket connection rotatably supporting a bending member on the base for bending the sheet metal material disposed between the clamping surfaces. The socket connection includes a mate portion and a female portion in sliding engagement with one another as the bending member moves between a pre-bending position, a first operating position, and a second operating position. A finger extends from the male portion and defines a gap between the finger and the extension when in the pre-bending position with the finger maintaining the gap as the finger moves from the pre-bending position to the first operating position and the finger engaging the extension when in the second operating position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Clyde G. Allen, Todd M. Lajewski, Douglas Break
  • Publication number: 20080196568
    Abstract: A saw table includes a clamping mechanism for clamping a work piece on the saw table. The clamping mechanism includes a clamping bar having a first end and a second end. A longitudinal axis is defined between the first and second ends. A first pivoting arm is operatively connected to one of the ends of the clamping bar to support the clamping bar for rotation about a pivot axis. A biasing device biases the clamping bar about the pivot axis to clamp the work piece between the clamping bar and a table base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Clyde G. Allen, Aundrea Nurenberg, Todd M. Lajewski, Michael C. Clark, Richard J. Logan
  • Patent number: 7392628
    Abstract: A shutter assembly mounts to a building and includes a right stile and a left stile disposed in spaced opposing relationship with one another. A first bar is mounted to the right stile and presents at least one recess facing outwardly away from the right stile for receiving a decorative member. A second bar opposing the first bar is mounted to the left stile and presents at least one recess facing and opposing the recess of the first bar for receiving the decorative member. The first and second bars each have at least one biasing device extending into the respective recesses of the first and second bars and engage the decorative member for biasing the decorative member outwardly away from the respective stiles to prevent movement of the decorative member relative to the stiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Logan, Nathan Greenway, Clyde G. Allen, Charles E. Schiedegger
  • Patent number: 7373865
    Abstract: A saw table includes a clamping mechanism for clamping a work piece on the saw table. The clamping mechanism includes a clamping bar having a first end and a second end. A longitudinal axis is defined between the first and second ends. A first pivoting arm is operatively connected to one of the ends of the clamping bar to support the clamping bar for rotation about a pivot axis. A biasing device biases the clamping bar about the pivot axis to clamp the work piece between the clamping bar and a table base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventors: Clyde G. Allen, Aundrea Nurenberg, Todd M. Lajewski, Michael C. Clark, Richard J. Logan
  • Publication number: 20080005968
    Abstract: A shutter assembly (24) mounts to a structure (20) and provides storm and security protection to an opening (22). The assembly comprises an upper track (28) and a lower track (30) each extending between first and second proximal and distal ends (34, 38), respectively. A pair of decorative shutters (26) are spaced from one another and disposed adjacent to the tracks (28, 30). A plurality of panel assemblies (46) are in sliding engagement with the upper and lower tracks (28, 30) for covering the opening (22) and each comprises upper and lower rails (52, 54) and a pair of stiles (56) extending therebetween and a panel (58). The panel (58) defines a retention portion (66) disposed along side edges (64) extending outwardly from a plane (68) of the panel (58). Each of the stiles (56) define a stile channel (72) having a configuration corresponding to the retention portion (66) to create an interference fit between the stile channel (72) and the panel (58) for allowing movement when the panel (58) flexes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Applicant: TAPCO INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Michael C. Clark, Nathan Greenway, Brad Kutler, J. Richard Logan, Clyde G. Allen
  • Patent number: 7228663
    Abstract: An exterior trim assembly for use with a window or door surround in a building structure comprises at least one mantle for affixing above the window or door, and first and second pilaster assemblies for affixing on the sides of the window or door. The mantle comprises a mantle base and a corresponding mantle cover to affix to and cover the mantle base. Each pilaster assembly comprises a base and a cover element affixed to the base wherein each of the bases has a plurality of regularly repeating reinforced structural sections. At least two pilaster cover plates are provided, each pilaster cover plate is affixed to and covering one of the first and second pilaster bases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Tapco International
    Inventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, Clyde G. Allen, Dean Dennis
  • Patent number: 7047856
    Abstract: A saw table assembly for cutting a workpiece with a saw. A pair of rails for supporting a working surface and a track. The suitable work surface includes a first group and a second group of table sections with extension rails disposed within the table sections. A coupling assembly, disposed at the center of the rails, for supporting the saw track. The saw track can slide longitudinally and pivot back and forth about the coupling assembly. The coupling assembly including a cam which has three different operating positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventors: Aundrea Nurenberg, Michael C. Clark, Benjamin L. Pinchback, Richard J. Logan, Clyde G. Allen
  • Patent number: 7043950
    Abstract: The subject invention presents a sheet bending brake assembly and a measuring device for the sheet bending brake assembly. The assembly includes a support. First and second clamping members are mounted on the support for movement between open and closed positions. The clamping members have respective clamping surfaces that extend in a parallel and opposing relationship to each other in the closed position to clamp a sheet of material between the surfaces. The measuring device is for measuring the sheet of material relative to the clamping members. The measuring device includes a base and an elongated arm pivotally connected to the base at a pivot. The elongated arm extends from the pivot to a distal end for pivotal movement about the pivot between a retracted position and an extended measuring position for overlying the sheet of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Clark, Benjamin L. Pinchback, Clyde G. Allen
  • Patent number: D541140
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventors: Clyde G. Allen, J. Richard Logan, Nathan Greenway, Brad Kutler
  • Patent number: D541954
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventors: Clyde G. Allen, J. Richard Logan, Nathan Greenway, Brad Kutler