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).

  • Patent number: 9238301
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Streich, Daniel G. Findle, Patrick S. Keenan, David Namey, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120267374
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Stanley K. Kotula, Darren B. Moss, Daniel G. Findle, Mark E. Brunson, David B. Lee, Lauren M. Wenchel
  • Patent number: 8267245
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley K. Kotula, Darren B. Moss, Daniel G. Findle, Mark E. Brunson, David B. Lee, Lauren M. Wenchel
  • Publication number: 20110048988
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Stanley K. Kotula, Darren B. Moss, Daniel G. Findle, Mark E. Brunson, David B. Lee, Lauren M. Wenchel
  • Patent number: 7487872
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John Curtsinger, Daniel G. Findle, Leonard R. Baublitz
  • Patent number: 7316309
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John P Streich, Daniel G Findle, Patrick S Keenan, David Namey, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7228983
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James Pangerc, Gregory Scott Snider, Daniel G Findle, Jennifer R Ervin, Timothy B Bailey
  • Patent number: 7155880
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John Curtsinger, Daniel G Findle, Leonard R Baublitz
  • Patent number: 6994307
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John Curtsinger, Daniel G. Findle, Leonard R. Baublitz
  • Patent number: 6988348
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John Curtsinger, Daniel G. Findle, Leonard R. Baublitz
  • Patent number: 6910575
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John Curtsinger, Daniel G. Findle, Leonard R. Baublitz
  • Publication number: 20040154942
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: John P. Streich, Daniel G. Findle, Patrick S. Keenan, David Namey
  • Patent number: 6755302
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Streich, Daniel G. Findle, Patrick S. Keenan, David Namey, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20040099554
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: James Pangerc, Gregory Scott Snider, Daniel G. Findle, Jennifer R. Ervin, Timothy B. Bailey
  • Patent number: 6698609
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James Pangerc, Gregory Scott Snider, Daniel G. Findle, Jennifer R. Ervin, Timothy B. Bailey
  • Publication number: 20030196920
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: John Curtsinger, Daniel G. Findle, Leonard R. Baublitz
  • Publication number: 20030102237
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: John Curtsinger, Daniel G. Findle, Leonard R. Baublitz
  • Patent number: 6554131
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel G. Findle, David F. Vock, Matthew J. Holland, Rajiv N. Dharap
  • Publication number: 20020162842
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventors: James Pangerc, Gregory Scott Snider, Daniel G. Findle, Jennifer R. Ervin, Timothy B. Bailey
  • Patent number: 6405864
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Streich, Daniel G. Findle, Patrick S. Keenan, David Namey, Jr., Gregory S. Snider, James Pangerc, Matthew J. Holland