Patents by Inventor David B. Fisher

David B. Fisher 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: 20240110439
    Abstract: Various embodiments of operating systems and rail assemblies configured for use with coverings for architectural structures are described herein. Additionally, the present subject matter is also directed to coverings that incorporate one or more embodiments of the operating systems and/or rail assemblies described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Wendell B. Colson, Robert E. Fisher, II, Gordon Freirich, Timothy W. Fries, David Byron McNeill, Claude Mathew McNiel
  • Publication number: 20130005215
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a remote control assembly including a control unit and a toy vehicle. The control unit includes a series of control unit directional indicia to indicate the direction the vehicle will travel when an associated actuator on the control unit is engaged. The toy vehicle, furthermore, includes vehicle directional indicia, each vehicle indicium corresponding to an indicium on the control unit. As a result, the assembly includes a pair of matching indicia—one on the control unit and one on the toy vehicle—that indicates to a child the direction in which a vehicle will travel when an associated actuator on the control unit is engaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Robert Tell, David B. Fisher
  • Patent number: 8220166
    Abstract: A chainsaw has a cam lever and cam assembly that can be used to adjust the tension of a guide bar in the chainsaw. Once the tension of the guide bar has been lessened, the guide bar can be moved back and forth by using a chain-tightening knob and tightening mechanism. The movement of the guide bar causes the chain to tighten or loosen on the guide bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: MTD Products Inc
    Inventors: David B. Fisher, Todd J. Ford
  • Patent number: 7992308
    Abstract: The present invention is an extended reach power tool apparatus. The apparatus includes a powerhead and a yoke. The powerhead includes a motor which is enclosed by a casing. The yoke includes a base portion configured for being secured to a pole. The yoke also includes a boss configured for being pivotally secured to the powerhead. Further, the powerhead may be rotatable about the boss. The boss may form an aperture configured for receiving wiring, such that the wiring may be routed from a source, through the pole, and to the powerhead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: MTD Products Inc
    Inventor: David B. Fisher
  • Patent number: 7980966
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a play implement positioning device including an implement support for holding a first play implement in a play position to be struck. The invention also discloses a mechanism for selectively, automatically placing multiple stored play implements onto the implement support after the first implement has been struck and dislodged from the implement support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Tell, David B. Fisher, Scott H. McIlvain, Ross Rumfola, III
  • Publication number: 20110021294
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a play implement positioning device including an implement support for holding a first play implement in a play position to be struck. The invention also discloses a mechanism for selectively, automatically placing multiple stored play implements onto the implement support after the first implement has been struck and dislodged from the implement support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Tell, David B. Fisher, Scott H. McIlvain, Ross Rumfola, III
  • Publication number: 20100293797
    Abstract: A chainsaw has a cam lever and cam assembly that can be used to adjust the tension of a guide bar in the chainsaw. Once the tension of the guide bar has been lessened, the guide bar can be moved back and forth by using a chain-tightening knob and tightening mechanism. The movement of the guide bar causes the chain to tighten or loosen on the guide bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: MTD Products Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Fisher, Todd J. Ford
  • Patent number: 7828679
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a play implement positioning device including an implement support for holding a first play implement in a play position to be struck. The invention also discloses a mechanism for selectively, automatically placing multiple stored play implements onto the implement support after the first implement has been struck and dislodged from the implement support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Tell, David B. Fisher, Scott H. McIlvain, Ross Rumfola, III
  • Patent number: 7743513
    Abstract: A chainsaw has a cam lever and cam assembly that can be used to adjust the tension of a guide bar in the chainsaw. Once the tension of the guide bar has been lessened, the guide bar can be moved back and forth by using a chain-tightening knob and tightening mechanism. The movement of the guide bar causes the chain to tighten or loosen on the guide bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: MTD Products Inc
    Inventors: David B. Fisher, Todd J. Ford
  • Publication number: 20080300070
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a play implement positioning device including an implement support for holding a first play implement in a play position to be struck. The invention also discloses a mechanism for selectively, automatically placing multiple stored play implements onto the implement support after the first implement has been struck and dislodged from the implement support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Tell, David B. Fisher, Scott H. McIlvain, Ross Rumfola, III
  • Patent number: 7237620
    Abstract: An electric garden tiller is disclosed. The tiller is light weight, compact and easy to use. The tiller includes a two stage speed reduction transmission and an aluminum transmission housing. Connected to the transmission housing are a main housing and electric motor, a fender, a tine shaft and four tine assemblies, a rotatable wheel assembly and a foldable handle. Connected to the handle is a safety switch mechanism requiring two simultaneous actions to activate the motor. Once activated, if an operator's hand is removed, the motor will stop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Desa IP, LLC
    Inventors: Jon M. T. Abenroth, David B. Fisher
  • Patent number: 7086770
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for producing an animation effect are disclosed. The apparatus comprises at least one light reflecting member, a first light source, a second light source, and means to intermittently activate the first and second light sources to produce an animation effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Tell, David B. Fisher
  • Publication number: 20040095764
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for producing an animation effect are disclosed. The apparatus comprises at least one light reflecting member, a first light source, a second light source, and means to intermittently activate the first and second light sources to produce an animation effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Robert Tell, David B. Fisher
  • Patent number: 6712493
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for producing an animation effect are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first light reflecting member, a second light reflecting member, a first light source, a second light source, and means to intermittently activate the first and second light sources to produce an animation effect. The first light reflecting member comprises a first surface and a second surface, wherein the light from the first light source enters the first member through the first surface and exits the first member through the second surface. The second light reflecting member comprises a first surface and a second surface, wherein the light from the second source enters the second member through the first surface and exits the second member through the second surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignees: Tell Design, David Fisher Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Tell, David B. Fisher
  • Publication number: 20030213603
    Abstract: An extension apparatus is disclosed as is a combination of an extension apparatus and a tool. The extension apparatus is an elongated pole having an extended end portion and a near end portion and a trigger located intermediate of the two end portions. The tool, in the form of a hedge trimmer, is attached to the extended end portion or alternatively may be made integral. Other tools may be used either integral with the extension apparatus or detachable and the extension apparatus itself may be extendable. An operator can use the combination to work at a distance, such as tree branch trimming, or close-in, such as cutting logs. This is easily accomplished by having the operator's primary hand at the trigger and the operator's secondary hand either at the near end portion of the pole or at the extended end portion depending upon whether the work is at a distance or nearby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: David B. Fisher
  • Publication number: 20030201287
    Abstract: An extension cord belt clip is disclosed as an example of the present invention. The belt clip is simply constructed, inexpensive and very easy to use. The belt clip allows a cord to be made slack between a user and a tool to which the cord is connected, thereby prevents damage should the cord be inadvertently stretched to its full length during use. The belt clip is a one piece part having a rectangular back portion, a smaller rectangular front portion connected to the upper section of the back portion so as to flex in use, and an “S” shaped clip portion connected to the lower section of the front portion so as to also flex in use. The clip portion includes a cam follower surface for the cord to bear against when connecting the cord to the belt clip, and a support region between the clip portion and the front portion so that the cord is restrained during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventor: David B. Fisher
  • Patent number: D513574
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Inventor: David B. Fisher
  • Patent number: D545157
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Desa IP, LLC
    Inventors: David B. Fisher, David E. Champlin, Douglas Sims
  • Patent number: D547630
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Desa IP, LLC
    Inventors: David B. Fisher, David E. Champlin, Douglas Sims
  • Patent number: D946213
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: WORLD DRYER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Anthony G. Wilcox, David B. Fisher