Patents by Inventor Daniel P. Wall

Daniel P. Wall 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: 20090141482
    Abstract: A power tool includes a motor, a lighting power source, and a housing assembly defining an axis that supports the motor and the lighting power source. The power tool also includes a lighting assembly with a light and an energy line that transmits energy to the light to thereby provide illumination. The light and the lighting power source are disposed in spaced relationship from each other relative to the axis. Furthermore, the power tool includes a light holder supported by the housing assembly. The light holder supports the light and a portion of the energy line such that an end of the energy line unsupportedly extends beyond the light holder and electrically couples to the lighting power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: The Black & Decker Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel P. Wall, Craig A. Carroll, Kevin Maurice Alston
  • Patent number: 7503838
    Abstract: A belt sander is disclosed that may include a sanding assembly having a first roller and a second roller, the sanding assembly being configured to receive a sanding belt around the first roller and the second roller to define a sanding surface therebetween. The belt sander may include a motor operationally coupled to the sanding assembly and opposite the sanding surface, the motor being configured to rotate at least the first roller and thereby rotate the sanding belt around the first roller and the second roller, as well as a handgrip formed around at least a portion of the motor and substantially encasing the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel P. Wall, Craig A. Carroll
  • Patent number: 7484649
    Abstract: An adjustable exhaust assembly for a pneumatic fastening tool having body and a handle extending from the body, the handle defining an inlet channel for receiving input of pressurized gas and an outlet channel for outputting exhaust. The adjustable exhaust assembly includes a base non-rotatably attachable to an end of the handle opposite the body. The base has a plate and a boss extending from the plate. The boss is configured to receive an air hose and defining an inlet opening configured to direct compressed air to the inlet channel. The plate has an outlet opening in communication with the outlet channel. A substantially annular and cap is rotatably received about the boss. The cap defines a substantially annular channel in communication with the outlet opening of the base and an outlet port defined in a portion of a circumferential wall of the annular cap and in communication with the annular channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Schnell, Daniel P. Wall, Dan Goodwin, Barbara Rose
  • Publication number: 20080197166
    Abstract: An adjustable exhaust assembly for a pneumatic fastening tool having body and a handle extending from the body, the handle defining an inlet channel for receiving input of pressurized gas and an outlet channel for outputting exhaust. The adjustable exhaust assembly includes a base non-rotatably attachable to an end of the handle opposite the body. The base has a plate and a boss extending from the plate. The boss is configured to receive an air hose and defining an inlet opening configured to direct compressed air to the inlet channel. The plate has an outlet opening in communication with the outlet channel. A substantially annular and cap is rotatably received about the boss. The cap defines a substantially annular channel in communication with the outlet opening of the base and an outlet port defined in a portion of a circumferential wall of the annular cap and in communication with the annular channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Schnell, Daniel P. Wall, Dan Goodwin, Barbara Rose
  • Patent number: 7410412
    Abstract: A belt sander is disclosed that may include a sanding assembly having a first roller and a second roller, the sanding assembly being configured to receive a sanding belt around the first roller and the second roller to define a sanding surface therebetweeen. The belt sander may include a motor operationally coupled to the sanding assembly and opposite the sanding surface, the motor being configured to rotate at least the first roller and thereby rotate the sanding belt around the first roller and the second roller, as well as a handgrip formed around at least a portion of the motor and substantially encasing the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel P. Wall, Jeremy D. Leasure, Craig A. Carroll, Julie L. Jones, Jeffrey D. Weston, Thomas A. Mooty, James P. Nichols, Jr., John W. Schnell
  • Patent number: 7381118
    Abstract: A belt sander is disclosed that may include a sanding assembly having a first roller and a second roller, the sanding assembly being configured to receive a sanding belt around the first roller and the second roller to define a sanding surface therebetweeen. The belt sander may include a motor operationally coupled to the sanding assembly and opposite the sanding surface, the motor being configured to rotate at least the first roller and thereby rotate the sanding belt around the first roller and the second roller, as well as a handgrip formed around at least a portion of the motor and substantially encasing the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel P. Wall, Craig A. Carroll
  • Patent number: 6990698
    Abstract: An adjustable articulated bed with separate adjustable leg and head/back assemblies which support an articulating mattress. The invention is manufactured in three pieces specifically designed for economical shipping directly to consumers via United Parcel, FedEx or US Postal, and is easily assembled without tools. The appearance of the bed is similar to that of a standard bed box spring or platform foundation and may be assembled and placed on a traditional metal frame, headboard, or footboard with side rails. Optional adjustable height legs are threadably attachable into support brackets connected to the bottom of each assembly to adjust the overall height of the bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Inventor: Daniel P. Wall, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6357124
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a jig saw including a base structure, and a housing pivotally moveable relative to the base structure about a first axis that extends longitudinally along the base structure. A motor is positioned within the housing. The motor reciprocates a blade in an up and down motion. A connecting member extends between the housing and the base structure. The saw also includes a first wedge that cooperates with the connecting member to clamp the housing relative to the base structure. The first wedge is moveable to a first position in which the connecting member is caused to compress the housing and the base structure together such that pivotal movement between the housing and the base structure is inhibited. The first wedge is also moveable to a second position in which the housing can be manually pivoted relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Porter-Cable Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel P. Wall, John R. Kriaski
  • Patent number: 6230411
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a jigsaw including a base, a housing pivotally movable relative to the base about a first axis that extends longitudinally along the base, and a motor positioned within the housing. The jigsaw also includes a blade coupled to the motor by a drive mechanism adapted for reciprocating the blade in an up-and-down motion. The blade is laterally supported by a blade guide connected to the base that is pivotally movable about the first axis. When the housing is pivoted relative to the base about the first axis, the blade guide also pivots about the first axis to inhibit binding between the blade and the blade guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Porter-Cable Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel P. Wall, John R. Kriaski, Mark A. Etter
  • Patent number: 6178646
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a jig saw blade clamp including a first clamp member defining a main slot. A second clamp member is positioned within the main slot. The first clamp member is moveable relative to the first clamp member between a first position in which the first and second clamp members are adapted to clamp a blade, and a second position in which the blade can be inserted between the first and second clamp members. A collar is pivotally moveable in first and second opposite directions relative to the first and second clamp members. The collar includes a cam portion that moves the second clamp member toward the first position when the collar is pivoted in the first direction, and also moves the second clamp member toward the second position when the collar is pivoted in the second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Porter-Cable Corporation
    Inventors: John W. Schnell, Donald R. Bosten, Daniel P. Wall, James T. Stolzer
  • Patent number: 5375636
    Abstract: A pocket joint cutter system for forming a pocket cut and fastener bore into a workpiece. The pocket cut and fastener bore receives a fastener such as a self-tapping screw which passes through the bore and into a second workpiece for forming a Joint between the two workpieces. The head of the fastener is held within the pocket cut in order to secure the joint. In one preferred form of the present invention, a workpiece system secures the workpiece in a predetermined position and forms the pocket cut and fastener bore into the workpiece. This preferred embodiment further comprises a bench-mounting system coupled to the workpiece system for securing the system to a bench. Using this embodiment of the present invention, the system can be mounted to a bench, and the workpiece can be brought to the system and held in position while the user forms the pocket cut and fastener bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Assignee: Porter-Cable Corporation
    Inventors: Donald R. Bosten, Earl R. Clowers, Daniel P. Wall, George W. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 5020518
    Abstract: A massage apparatus includes a travelling carriage having a housing enclosing a drive motor and a kneading motor. A pair of guide bars extend through the housing providing stability therefor as the carriage is traversed along an intermediate drive bar which also extends through the housing. The drive motor is coupled to the drive bar through a pinion gear. Massaging elements are mounted on a crank arm which is rocked back and forth by the kneading motor. An eccentric arm couples the kneading motor to the crank arm and provides the kneading action. A control system also mounted to the carriage reverses direction of the drive motor as ends of the drive bar are approached. A massage motor is attached to the carriage housing to apply a multidirectional vibrational waves to a user through the massage elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Assignee: Integrity Health Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin A. Spears, Clinton J. Stafford, Kenny C. Frey, Daniel P. Wall
  • Patent number: D350548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Assignee: Porter-Cable Corporation
    Inventors: Donald R. Bosten, Earl R. Clowers, Daniel P. Wall, Gary W. Barnhill, Thomas O. Walls, George W. Mitchell