Patents by Inventor Donald Nordstrom

Donald Nordstrom 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: 8979441
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a power tool includes a housing having a first opening formed therein with a motor being contained within the housing. The tool includes a device for sharpening a writing implement. The sharpening device is at least partially contained within the housing and accessible through the first opening which permits the writing implement to be inserted into the sharpening device. The sharpening device is operatively connected to the motor such that operation of the motor drives the sharpening device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventors: Stanley Rozycki, Donald Nordstrom
  • Patent number: 8708619
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a power tool includes a housing having a first opening formed therein with a motor being contained within the housing. The tool includes a device for sharpening a writing implement. The sharpening device is at least partially contained within the housing and accessible through the first opening which permits the writing implement to be inserted into the sharpening device. The sharpening device is operatively connected to the motor such that operation of the motor drives the sharpening device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventors: Stanley Rozycki, Donald Nordstrom
  • Publication number: 20120183365
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a power tool includes a housing having a first opening formed therein with a motor being contained within the housing. The tool includes a device for sharpening a writing implement. The sharpening device is at least partially contained within the housing and accessible through the first opening which permits the writing implement to be inserted into the sharpening device. The sharpening device is operatively connected to the motor such that operation of the motor drives the sharpening device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Stanley Rozycki, Donald Nordstrom
  • Publication number: 20120009031
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a power tool includes a housing having a first opening formed therein with a motor being contained within the housing. The tool includes a device for sharpening a writing implement. The sharpening device is at least partially contained within the housing and accessible through the first opening which permits the writing implement to be inserted into the sharpening device. The sharpening device is operatively connected to the motor such that operation of the motor drives the sharpening device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Stanley Rozycki, Donald Nordstrom