Patents by Inventor Gregory David Parker
Gregory David Parker 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).
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Publication number: 20240140136Abstract: A chalk reel includes a housing defining a chalk chamber and an opening from the chalk chamber; a spool positioned within the chalk chamber; and a line wound on the spool and extending through the opening, the line having a width of dimension X. The spool comprises an axial hub and a sidewall. The sidewall comprises a plurality of apertures extending through the sidewall from a first face distal from the axial hub to a second face proximal to the axial hub. Each of the plurality of apertures having a maximum width of dimension Y. The dimension Y is sized so that no loops of the line may fit through each of the plurality of apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Gregory David Parker, Kan-Ping Lo, Gabriel A. Haboubi
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Patent number: 11872838Abstract: A chalk reel includes a housing defining a chalk chamber and an opening from the chalk chamber; a spool positioned within the chalk chamber; and a line wound on the spool and extending through the opening, the line having a width of dimension X. The spool comprises an axial hub and a sidewall. The sidewall comprises a plurality of apertures extending through the sidewall from a first face distal from the axial hub to a second face proximal to the axial hub. Each of the plurality of apertures having a maximum width of dimension Y. The dimension Y is less than or approximately equal to twice the dimension X.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Gregory David Parker, Kan-Ping Lo, Gabriel A. Haboubi
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Publication number: 20230294451Abstract: A chalk reel includes a housing defining a chalk chamber and an opening from the chalk chamber; a spool positioned within the chalk chamber; and a line wound on the spool and extending through the opening, the line having a width of dimension X. The spool comprises an axial hub and a sidewall. The sidewall comprises a plurality of apertures extending through the sidewall from a first face distal from the axial hub to a second face proximal to the axial hub. Each of the plurality of apertures having a maximum width of dimension Y. The dimension Y is less than or approximately equal to twice the dimension X.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2022Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Gregory David Parker, Kan-Ping Lo, Gabriel A. Haboubi
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Publication number: 20220184825Abstract: Certain embodiments of a folding knife are disclosed. In one embodiment, an example knife may include a handle and a blade carrier. The blade carrier may be rotatable about the handle and may include a left and a right cap. A blade may be removably disposed within the blade carrier. The knife may further include a blade release mechanism. In one embodiment, the blade release mechanism may include a compression spring and a lift bar. In another embodiment, the blade release mechanism may further include a wheel. In yet another embodiment, the blade release mechanism may include a leaf spring and a slide bar. When the blade carrier is rotated such that the knife is not in a cutting position, at least a portion of the blade release mechanism is exposed. When the blade release mechanism is activated, the blade may be removed from within the blade carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2021Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Kara Nicole Ebert, Ralf Strauss, Gregory David Parker
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Publication number: 20170292821Abstract: A tape measure may include a housing including an interior space and a brake opening in communication with the interior space, a reel rotatably supported within the interior space, a tape blade at least partially wound on the reel, and a finger brake positioned adjacent the brake opening. The finger brake may include a support frame attached to the housing and including a frame opening, and a flexible member attached to the support frame and extending over the frame opening. The flexible member may be configured to deflect or elastically deform from a released position in which the flexible member is spaced apart from the tape blade to an engaged position in which at least a portion of the flexible member contacts a portion of the tape blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Anthony DeLeo, Gregory David Parker, Sean Edward Lukan, David Philip Engvall
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Patent number: 9757977Abstract: A chalk line is disclosed herein. The chalk line may include a housing, a track, and a door. The housing may define a chalk chamber and an opening in communication with the chalk chamber. The track may be disposed adjacent the opening and may include a curved section. The door may be movable between a closed position preventing access to the chalk chamber through the opening and an open position allowing access to the chalk chamber through the opening, and the door may include one or more door segments pivotably connected to one another by one or more hinges.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: IRWIN INDUSTRIAL TOOL COMPANYInventors: Anthony DeLeo, Gregory David Parker
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Patent number: 9701154Abstract: A chalk reel has a housing defining a chalk chamber and an opening for accessing the chamber. A door is movable between an open position for allowing access through the opening to the chalk chamber and a closed position preventing access to the chamber. A lock assembly is provided on the door and is movable with the door. The lock assembly rotates relative to the door between a locked position and an unlocked position and reciprocates to secure and release a lock member.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2015Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: IRWIN INDUSTRIAL TOOL COMPANYInventors: Gregory David Parker, Norman John LeBlanc, Robin E. Smith, Anthony DeLeo, Michael H. Reedy, Brian Butler, Douglas Johnson
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Publication number: 20160354917Abstract: A multi-driver tool may include a handle, a shaft removably attached to the handle, and a plurality of heads removably attached to the shaft. The handle may include an internal cavity, and the shaft may be positioned partially within the internal cavity when the shaft is attached to the handle. One of the heads may be attached to the shaft and positioned entirely outside of the handle when the shaft is attached to the handle, and one or more of the heads may be attached to the shaft and positioned entirely within the internal cavity when the shaft is attached to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: Gregory David Parker, Norman John LeBlanc
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Publication number: 20160347117Abstract: A chalk reel has a housing defining a chalk chamber and an opening for accessing the chamber. A door is movable between an open position for allowing access through the opening to the chalk chamber and a closed position preventing access to the chamber. A lock assembly is provided on the door and is movable with the door. The lock assembly rotates relative to the door between a locked position and an unlocked position and reciprocates to secure and release a lock member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2015Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Gregory David Parker, Norman John LeBlanc, Robin E. Smith, Anthony DeLeo, Michael H. Reedy, Brian Butler, Douglas Johnson
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Patent number: 9366428Abstract: A torch assembly adapted to be attached to an associated fuel supply, the torch assembly has a housing, a fuel line at least partially contained within the housing, a burn tube extending from the housing and adapted to receive fuel from the fuel line, an attachment member operatively connected to the housing for connecting the torch assembly to the associated fuel supply, the attachment member in fluid communication with the fuel line for delivering fuel from the associated fuel supply to the fuel line; a control apparatus having a trigger for actuating an on/off valve adapted to permit or stop flow through the fuel line, a regulator adapted to at least partially restrict flow in the fuel line, and a controller operatively connected to the regulator to adjust the position of the regulator to vary the flow of fuel through the fuel line.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Worthington Torch, LLCInventors: Thomas A. Burdsall, Chris S. Leyden, Gregory David Parker, Jeffrey P. Stark
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Publication number: 20160052332Abstract: A chalk line is disclosed herein. The chalk line may include a housing, a track, and a door. The housing may define a chalk chamber and an opening in communication with the chalk chamber. The track may be disposed adjacent the opening and may include a curved section. The door may be movable between a closed position preventing access to the chalk chamber through the opening and an open position allowing access to the chalk chamber through the opening, and the door may include one or more door segments pivotably connected to one another by one or more hinges.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Anthony DeLeo, Gregory David Parker
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Publication number: 20150076255Abstract: A torch assembly adapted to be attached to an associated fuel supply, the torch assembly has a housing, a fuel line at least partially contained within the housing, a burn tube extending from the housing and adapted to receive fuel from the fuel line, an attachment member operatively connected to the housing for connecting the torch assembly to the associated fuel supply, the attachment member in fluid communication with the fuel line for delivering fuel from the associated fuel supply to the fuel line; a control apparatus having a trigger for actuating an on/off valve adapted to permit or stop flow through the fuel line, a regulator adapted to at least partially restrict flow in the fuel line, and a controller operatively connected to the regulator to adjust the position of the regulator to vary the flow of fuel through the fuel line.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Thomas A. BURDSALL, Chris S. Leyden, Gregory David Parker, Jeffrey P. Stark
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Patent number: 8915456Abstract: A torch assembly having features enabling single handed operation. The torch assembly includes a flame control device that can be operated with a user's fingers while the user is holding the torch with the same hand. A controller apparatus of the torch assembly includes a trigger for actuating an on/off valve adapted to permit or stop flow through a fuel line, a regulator adapted to at least partially restrict flow in the fuel line and including a regulator valve, and a controller operatively connected to the regulator to adjust the position of the valve to vary the flow of fuel through the fuel line. The controller is interposed between the trigger and the regulator, and can include a rotatably mounted knob.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2011Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Worthington Torch, LLCInventors: Thomas A. Burdsall, Chris S. Leyden, Gregory David Parker, Jeffrey P. Stark
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Publication number: 20120074244Abstract: A torch assembly having features enabling single handed operation. The torch assembly includes a flame control device that can be operated with a user's fingers while the user is holding the torch with the same hand. A controller apparatus of the torch assembly includes a trigger for actuating an on/off valve adapted to permit or stop flow through a fuel line, a regulator adapted to at least partially restrict flow in the fuel line and including a regulator valve, and a controller operatively connected to the regulator to adjust the position of the valve to vary the flow of fuel through the fuel line. The controller is interposed between the trigger and the regulator, and can include a rotatably mounted knob.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Thomas A. Burdsall, Chris S. Leyden, Gregory David Parker, Jeffrey P. Stark
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Patent number: D732367Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool CompanyInventors: Gregory David Parker, James Robert Kershaw, Jr.
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Patent number: D738182Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool CompanyInventors: Gregory David Parker, James Robert Kershaw, Jr.
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Patent number: D742716Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool CompanyInventors: Gregory David Parker, James Robert Kershaw, Jr.
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Patent number: D755603Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool CompanyInventors: Michael H. Reedy, Brian Butler, Brett A. Lucus, Gregory David Parker, Radmond Vincent Arceta