Patents by Inventor Fabrice J. Malard

Fabrice J. Malard 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).

  • Laser line generating device
    Patent number: 6935034
    Abstract: A self-contained line generating device uses a laser diode and a lens to project a fan-shaped beam of visible light. The lens is useful for receiving light and transmitting light in an asymmetrical planar beam. The light is useful for aligning objects in a vertical or a horizontal line. The generator also includes a substantially flat face and leveling devices for leveling and orienting the generator onto a flat surface. Retractable pins enable a user to easily mount the line generator onto a wall and align objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: Fabrice J. Malard, Ryan K. Hopper, Daniel L. Poole, Robert N. Poole
  • Manual leveling rotating laser with swivel head
    Patent number: 6871408
    Abstract: A self-contained laser generator uses a laser diode and a mirror to generate a laser light beam, split it into two parts, and generate perpendicular beams of laser light. One of more mirrors are useful for receiving light and splitting it into two beams. An internal motor then rotates the mirrors and one of the beams becomes a rotating laser light, useful for aligning objects in a horizontal or vertical direction. The other beam may be used to locate and orient the rotating laser line generator in a different plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: Fabrice J. Malard, John H. Loudenslager, Albert Gamal
  • Laser line generating device
    Publication number: 20040123473
    Abstract: A self-contained line generating device uses a laser diode and a lens to project a fan-shaped beam of visible light. The lens is useful for receiving light and transmitting light in an asymmetrical planar beam. The light is useful for aligning objects in a vertical or a horizontal line. The generator also includes a substantially flat face and leveling devices for leveling and orienting the generator onto a flat surface. Retractable pins enable a user to easily mount the line generator onto a wall and align objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: Fabrice J. Malard, Ryan K. Hopper, Daniel L. Poole, Robert N. Poole
  • Laser line generating device
    Patent number: 6735879
    Abstract: A self-contained line generating device uses a laser diode and a lens to project a fan-shaped beam of visible light. The lens is useful for receiving light and transmitting light in an asymmetrical planar beam. The light is useful for aligning objects in a vertical or a horizontal line. The generator also includes a substantially flat face and leveling devices for leveling and orienting the generator onto a flat surface. Retractable pins enable a user to easily mount the line generator onto a wall and align objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: Fabrice J. Malard, Ryan K. Hopper, Daniel L. Poole, Robert N. Poole
  • Manual leveling rotating laser with swivel head
    Publication number: 20040004825
    Abstract: A self-contained laser generator uses a laser diode and a mirror to generate a laser light beam, split it into two parts, and generate perpendicular beams of laser light. One of more mirrors are useful for receiving light and splitting it into two beams. An internal motor then rotates the mirrors and one of the beams becomes a rotating laser light, useful for aligning objects in a horizontal or vertical direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: Fabrice J. Malard, John H. Loudenslager, Albert Gamal
  • Laser line generating device
    Publication number: 20020178596
    Abstract: A self-contained line generating device uses a laser diode and a lens to project a fan-shaped beam of visible light. The lens is useful for receiving light and transmitting light in an asymmetrical planar beam. The light is useful for aligning objects in a vertical or a horizontal line. The generator also includes a substantially flat face and leveling devices for leveling and orienting the generator onto a flat surface. Retractable pins enable a user to easily mount the line generator onto a wall and align objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Fabrice J. Malard, Ryan K. Hopper, Daniel L. Poole, Robert N. Poole
  • Manual leveling rotating laser with swivel head
    Patent number: D470423
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: American Tool Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Loudenslager, Fabrice J. Malard