Patents by Inventor David A. Anstett

David A. Anstett 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: 10265840
    Abstract: An adjustable fastener-driving tool support system. The support system supports the fastener-driving tool on a top surface of a flooring element to repeatably drive fasteners at a consistent position and angle into either a tongue side or a groove side of the flooring element. A support system includes an elongate channel member, a base and a holder mechanism. A guide member secured with respect to the channel member may also be provided. The base is configured to rest on the top surface of the flooring element to support the channel member at a downward angle with a driving end fastener outlet extending below a bottom surface of the base. Movement of the base along the channel raises or lowers the driving end fastener outlet and guide member so that the guide member can contact the flooring element during fastener driving to support the tool and so that the driving end fastener outlet is positioned relative to the flooring element for fastener driving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Powernail Company
    Inventors: Todd J. Anstett, David A. Anstett, Maxwell D. Anstett
  • Publication number: 20160129573
    Abstract: An adjustable fastener-driving tool support system. The support system supports the fastener-driving tool on a top surface of a flooring element to repeatably drive fasteners at a consistent position and angle into either a tongue side or a groove side of the flooring element. A support system includes an elongate channel member, a base and a holder mechanism. A guide member secured with respect to the channel member may also be provided. The base is configured to rest on the top surface of the flooring element to support the channel member at a downward angle with a driving end fastener outlet extending below a bottom surface of the base. Movement of the base along the channel raises or lowers the driving end fastener outlet and guide member so that the guide member can contact the flooring element during fastener driving to support the tool and so that the driving end fastener outlet is positioned relative to the flooring element for fastener driving.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: POWERNAIL COMPANY
    Inventors: Todd J. Anstett, David A. Anstett, Maxwell D. Anstett
  • Patent number: 8672119
    Abstract: A system for providing stability to a carriage along a curved portion of a rail. The system includes a support rail having a bend. The bend includes a support surface. The carriage is configured to engage the support surface so as to stabilize the carriage as the carriage is moved through the curved portion of the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael David Anstett
  • Publication number: 20130081551
    Abstract: A system for providing stability to a carriage along a curved portion of a rail. The system includes a support rail having a bend. The bend includes a support surface. The carriage is configured to engage the support surface so as to stabilize the carriage as the carriage is moved through the curved portion of the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael David Anstett
  • Patent number: 6318620
    Abstract: A nailer is disclosed having a plunger wherein a user can incrementally drive a fastener into a workpiece by manually striking the plunger multiple times. Generally, the nailer includes a housing having a chamber adapted to receive at least one fastener and a driving blade. Operably connected to the housing and the driving blade is a plunger having a plurality of teeth. Received between at least two of the teeth is a pawl. Further, a recoil spring is operably connected to the housing and the plunger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Powernail Co.
    Inventors: David A. Anstett, Richard S. Moscato
  • Patent number: 6139238
    Abstract: A cost-effective fastener of the driven type used in strip nail or magazine fed nailing machines with specific useful features for securing laminate flooring. Generally, the fastener has a thickness of between about 0.035 inch and 0.050 inch. The fastener has a shank of rectangular cross-section with a score formed in one side. The score reduces the size of dimples cause by driving the fastener into the flooring. The score also provides for quick identification of the fastener and facilitates removal of the fastener's head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Assignee: Powernail Co.
    Inventor: David A. Anstett
  • Patent number: 5971688
    Abstract: A cost-effective fastener of the driven type used in strip nail or magazine fed nailing machines with specific useful features for securing laminate flooring. Generally, the fastener has a thickness of between about 0.035 inch and 0.050 inch. The fastener has a shank of rectangular cross-section with a score formed in one side. The score reduces the size of dimples cause by driving the fastener into the flooring. The score also provides for quick identification of the fastener and facilitates removal of the fastener's head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Powernail Co.
    Inventor: David A. Anstett