Patents by Inventor Daniel G. Findle
Daniel G. Findle 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: 9238301Abstract: A tool container has a pair of housing members pivotally coupled with one another to provide an opened and closed position. At least one of the members defines a cavity to receive tools. The cavity is defined by a base and a wall extending from the base. A tool retaining insert is permanently secured in the cavity. The insert and wall include tenons and grooves to secure the insert in the housing member. Also, an arcuate locking mechanism is included to maintain the pair of housing members in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2007Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: John P. Streich, Daniel G. Findle, Patrick S. Keenan, David Namey, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120267374Abstract: A display package includes a blister assembly and a storage container. The blister assembly includes a front blister surface having a first opening therein and a rear blister surface coupled to the front blister surface and defining a first cavity. The storage container includes a first container portion secured within the first cavity, a second container portion hingedly coupled to the first container portion for pivotal displacement between an open position and a closed position, and a magnet fixed to an outer surface of the second container portion. The magnet is located at or beyond an outer perimeter of the blister assembly when the first container portion is secured within the first cavity. The magnet is configured to secure the display package to a metallic structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Stanley K. Kotula, Darren B. Moss, Daniel G. Findle, Mark E. Brunson, David B. Lee, Lauren M. Wenchel
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Patent number: 8267245Abstract: A display package includes a blister assembly and a storage container. The blister assembly includes a front blister surface having a first opening therein and a rear blister surface coupled to the front blister surface and defining a first cavity. The storage container includes a first container portion secured within the first cavity, a second container portion hingedly coupled to the first container portion for pivotal displacement between an open position and a closed position, and a magnet fixed to an outer surface of the second container portion. The magnet is located at or beyond an outer perimeter of the blister assembly when the first container portion is secured within the first cavity. The magnet is configured to secure the display package to a metallic structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Stanley K. Kotula, Darren B. Moss, Daniel G. Findle, Mark E. Brunson, David B. Lee, Lauren M. Wenchel
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Publication number: 20110048988Abstract: A display package includes a blister assembly and a storage container. The blister assembly includes a front blister surface having a first opening therein and a rear blister surface coupled to the front blister surface and defining a first cavity. The storage container includes a first container portion secured within the first cavity, a second container portion hingedly coupled to the first container portion for pivotal displacement between an open position and a closed position, and a magnet fixed to an outer surface of the second container portion. The magnet is located at or beyond an outer perimeter of the blister assembly when the first container portion is secured within the first cavity. The magnet is configured to secure the display package to a metallic structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Stanley K. Kotula, Darren B. Moss, Daniel G. Findle, Mark E. Brunson, David B. Lee, Lauren M. Wenchel
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Patent number: 7487872Abstract: A protective cover for use on one or more saw blades. An insert can be positioned on the saw blade(s). The cover is formed from a heat shrinking material that is shrunk around the saw blade(s) to provide a thin close fitting cover that protects teeth on the saw blade(s). A tag can be attached to the cover and/or saw blade(s) and/or an insert. The tag has a security device disposed thereon. The tag can be used to hang the saw blade(s) from a display device.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2006Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: John Curtsinger, Daniel G. Findle, Leonard R. Baublitz
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Patent number: 7316309Abstract: A tool container has a pair of housing members pivotally coupled with one another to provide an opened and closed position. At least one of the members defines a cavity to receive tools. The cavity is defined by a base and a wall extending from the base. A tool retaining insert is permanently secured in the cavity. The insert and wall include tenons and grooves to secure the insert in the housing member. Also, an arcuate locking mechanism is included to maintain the pair of housing members in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2004Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: John P Streich, Daniel G Findle, Patrick S Keenan, David Namey, Jr.
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Patent number: 7228983Abstract: A display package for a storage container includes a primary and secondary blister package. The primary blister package includes an opening incorporated thereon allowing a user to rotate a cover of the storage container through the opening about its hinge. A base of the storage container is retained within the primary blister package thereby precluding the user from withdrawing the whole storage container from the primary blister package. The secondary blister package includes a plurality of tool accessories arranged therein. The secondary blister package is disposed within an extension section of the primary blister package and positioned above the base of the storage container.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2003Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: James Pangerc, Gregory Scott Snider, Daniel G Findle, Jennifer R Ervin, Timothy B Bailey
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Patent number: 7155880Abstract: A protective cover for use on one or more saw blades. An insert can be positioned on the saw blade(s). The cover is formed from a heat shrinking material that is shrunk around the saw blade(s) to provide a thin close fitting cover that protects teeth on the saw blade(s). A tag can be attached to the cover and/or saw blade(s) and/or an insert. The tag has a security device disposed thereon. The tag can be used to hang the saw blade(s) from a display device.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2005Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: John Curtsinger, Daniel G Findle, Leonard R Baublitz
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Patent number: 6994307Abstract: A protective cover for use on one or more saw blades. The cover is formed from a heat shrinking material that is shrunk on the saw blade(s) to provide a thin close fitting cover that protects teeth on the saw blade(s). A tag can be attached to the cover and/or saw blade(s). The tag has a security device that is spaced from the saw blade(s) to prevent interference. The tag can be used to hang the saw blade(s) from a display device. An insert card having indicia thereon can be positioned on the saw blade(s) to convey information.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: John Curtsinger, Daniel G. Findle, Leonard R. Baublitz
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Patent number: 6988348Abstract: A protective cover for use on one or more saw blades. The cover is formed from a heat shrinking material that is shrunk on the saw blade(s) to provide a thin close fitting cover that protects teeth on the saw blade(s). A tag can be attached to the cover and/or saw blade(s). The tag has a security device that is spaced from the saw blade(s) to prevent interference. The tag can be used to hang the saw blade(s) from a display device. An insert card having indicia thereon can be positioned on the saw blade(s) to convey information.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2005Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: John Curtsinger, Daniel G. Findle, Leonard R. Baublitz
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Patent number: 6910575Abstract: A protective cover for use on one or more saw blades. The cover is formed from a heat shrinking material that is shrunk on the saw blade(s) to provide a thin close fitting cover that protects teeth on the saw blade(s). A tag can be attached to the cover and/or saw blade(s). The tag has a security device that is spaced from the saw blade(s) to prevent interference. The tag can be used to hang the saw blade(s) from a display device. An insert card having indicia thereon can be positioned on the saw blade(s) to convey information.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2002Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: John Curtsinger, Daniel G. Findle, Leonard R. Baublitz
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Publication number: 20040154942Abstract: A tool container has a pair of housing members pivotally coupled with one another to provide an opened and closed position. At least one of the members defines a cavity to receive tools. The cavity is defined by a base and a wall extending from the base. A tool retaining insert is permanently secured in the cavity. The insert and wall include tenons and grooves to secure the insert in the housing member. Also, an arcuate locking mechanism is included to maintain the pair of housing members in a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2004Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventors: John P. Streich, Daniel G. Findle, Patrick S. Keenan, David Namey
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Patent number: 6755302Abstract: A tool container has a pair of housing members pivotally coupled with one another to provide an opened and closed position. At least one of the members defines a cavity to receive tools. The cavity is defined by a base and a wall extending from the base. A tool retaining insert is permanently secured in the cavity. The insert and wall include tenons and grooves to secure the insert in the housing member. Also, an arcuate locking mechanism is included to maintain the pair of housing members in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1998Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: John P. Streich, Daniel G. Findle, Patrick S. Keenan, David Namey, Jr.
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Publication number: 20040099554Abstract: A display package for a storage container includes a primary and secondary blister package. The primary blister package includes an opening incorporated thereon allowing a user to rotate a cover of the storage container through the opening about its hinge. A base of the storage container is retained within the primary blister package thereby precluding the user from withdrawing the whole storage container from the primary blister package. The secondary blister package includes a plurality of tool accessories arranged therein. The secondary blister package is disposed within an extension section of the primary blister package and positioned above the base of the storage container.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2003Publication date: May 27, 2004Inventors: James Pangerc, Gregory Scott Snider, Daniel G. Findle, Jennifer R. Ervin, Timothy B. Bailey
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Patent number: 6698609Abstract: A display package for a storage container includes a primary and secondary blister package. The primary blister package includes a cutaway portion incorporated thereon allowing a user to rotate a cover of the storage container through the cutaway portion about its hinge. A base of the storage container is retained within the primary blister package thereby precluding the user from withdrawing the whole storage container from the primary blister package. The secondary blister package includes a plurality of tool accessories arranged therein. The secondary blister package is disposed within an extension section of the primary blister package and positioned above the base of the storage container.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2002Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: James Pangerc, Gregory Scott Snider, Daniel G. Findle, Jennifer R. Ervin, Timothy B. Bailey
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Publication number: 20030196920Abstract: A protective cover for use on one or more saw blades. The cover is formed from a heat shrinking material that is shrunk on the saw blade(s) to provide a thin close fitting cover that protects teeth on the saw blade(s). A tag can be attached to the cover and/or saw blade(s). The tag has a security device that is spaced from the saw blade(s) to prevent interference. The tag can be used to hang the saw blade(s) from a display device. An insert card having indicia thereon can be positioned on the saw blade(s) to convey information.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventors: John Curtsinger, Daniel G. Findle, Leonard R. Baublitz
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Publication number: 20030102237Abstract: A protective cover for use on one or more saw blades. The cover is formed from a heat shrinking material that is shrunk on the saw blade(s) to provide a thin close fitting cover that protects teeth on the saw blade(s). A tag can be attached to the cover and/or saw blade(s). The tag has a security device that is spaced from the saw blade(s) to prevent interference. The tag can be used to hang the saw blade(s) from a display device. An insert card having indicia thereon can be positioned on the saw blade(s) to convey information.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2002Publication date: June 5, 2003Inventors: John Curtsinger, Daniel G. Findle, Leonard R. Baublitz
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Patent number: 6554131Abstract: A thermoformed display device is provided for tool belts and accessories. The display device includes a main header which extends beyond the top of the product being packaged and folds over onto itself and snaps together to trap a printed insert display card within a display chamber. The header portion includes performed hang holes for use with various merchandising systems including pegboard. The second thermoformed header piece consists of a flat sheet that slips through the belt loop portion of the product being packaged and is fastened to the main header by means of plastic push-type fasteners to securely fasten the two pieces together and to allow the header area to stand above the product.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2000Date of Patent: April 29, 2003Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Daniel G. Findle, David F. Vock, Matthew J. Holland, Rajiv N. Dharap
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Publication number: 20020162842Abstract: A display package for a storage container includes a primary and secondary blister package. The primary blister package includes a cutaway portion incorporated thereon allowing a user to rotate a cover of the storage container through the cutaway portion about its hinge. A base of the storage container is retained within the primary blister package thereby precluding the user from withdrawing the whole storage container from the primary blister package. The secondary blister package includes a plurality of tool accessories arranged therein. The secondary blister package is disposed within an extension section of the primary blister package and positioned above the base of the storage container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2002Publication date: November 7, 2002Inventors: James Pangerc, Gregory Scott Snider, Daniel G. Findle, Jennifer R. Ervin, Timothy B. Bailey
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Patent number: 6405864Abstract: A tool container (20, 520, 620) has a pair of clamshell housing members (22, 24, 422, 424) hingedly coupled to be moved between opened and closed positions. At least one of the members (22, 24, 422, 424) defines a cavity defined by a base (42, 44, 442, 444) and a wall (58, 60, 62, 64, 458, 460, 462, 464) extending from the base (42, 44, 442, 444), and a two-retaining insert (32, 34, 36, 37, 431, 433) is provided in the cavity. The insert (32, 34, 36, 37, 431, 433) and wall (58, 60, 62, 64, 458, 460, 462, 464) include alternating complementary dovetail tenons (74, 132, 474, 532) and recesses (76, 134, 476, 534) secure a tool-retaining insert in the cavity of the housing member (22, 24, 422, 424).Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2000Date of Patent: June 18, 2002Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: John P. Streich, Daniel G. Findle, Patrick S. Keenan, David Namey, Jr., Gregory S. Snider, James Pangerc, Matthew J. Holland