Patents by Inventor Gerald D. Trueit

Gerald D. Trueit 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: 20080045128
    Abstract: A cutter apparatus is configured for cutting into an edge of a metal sheet and for adjusting a precise depth of cut. A motor drives a cutting tool, preferably a rotary file, in axial rotation. A guide plate supports the motor with the cutting tool extending through a hole in the guide plate. A guide bar is fixed to the guide plate and the guide bar presents a guide bar surface which is orthogonal to a guide plate surface so that when the edge of the metal sheet is pressed against the guide bar surface with the metal sheet abutting the guide plate surface, the cutting tool is positioned for cutting into the edge of the metal sheet. The cutting tool is able to be moved relative to the guide bar surface to determine a depth of cut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Gerald D. Trueit, David Kilburn
  • Patent number: 7017385
    Abstract: Pneumatic door skins tool that uses air power to bend an automobile door skin edge with little effort. The tool is fully adjustable and has manual controls to allow a person to complete the task in a minimum amount of time with a minimal amount of effort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Inventors: Gerald D. Trueit, David Kilburn