Patents by Inventor Hans E. Nutz

Hans E. Nutz 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: 8727741
    Abstract: A portable air compressor includes an air tank for storing compressed air, the air tank having a generally flattened spherical shape defining a circumference lying in a plane oriented substantially perpendicular to a support surface in a resting position. The portable air compressor also includes compressor components in fluid communication with the air tank for providing compressed air to the air tank, the compressor components positioned adjacent to the air tank substantially on one side of the plane. At least one foot is coupled to the air tank and extends substantially parallel to the plane, the at least one foot for at least partially supporting the air compressor on the support surface such that the plane is oriented substantially perpendicular to the support surface. A handle extends from the air tank substantially parallel to the plane and in a direction generally opposite the at least one foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Techrtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: Hans E. Nutz, Nicholas Kerr, Andrew W. Pillman, Richard L. Strack
  • Patent number: 8651397
    Abstract: A paint sprayer includes a frame, a motor supported by the frame, a pump operably coupled to the motor to draw paint from a paint source and pressurize the paint, and a blower supported by the frame and operable to discharge pressurized air into the pressurized paint discharged by the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Gaddis, William E. Kaiser, Hans E. Nutz, Todd Zimmerman, William B. M. Tew
  • Publication number: 20110158828
    Abstract: A portable air compressor includes an air tank for storing compressed air, the air tank having a generally flattened spherical shape defining a circumference lying in a plane oriented substantially perpendicular to a support surface in a resting position. The portable air compressor also includes compressor components in fluid communication with the air tank for providing compressed air to the air tank, the compressor components positioned adjacent to the air tank substantially on one side of the plane. At least one foot is coupled to the air tank and extends substantially parallel to the plane, the at least one foot for at least partially supporting the air compressor on the support surface such that the plane is oriented substantially perpendicular to the support surface. A handle extends from the air tank substantially parallel to the plane and in a direction generally opposite the at least one foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Hans E. Nutz, Nicholas Kerr, Andrew W. Pillman, Richard L. Strack
  • Publication number: 20100224699
    Abstract: A paint sprayer includes a frame, a motor supported by the frame, a pump operably coupled to the motor to draw paint from a paint source and pressurize the paint, and a blower supported by the frame and operable to discharge pressurized air into the pressurized paint discharged by the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Gaddis, William E. Kaiser, Hans E. Nutz, Todd Zimmerman, William B.M. Tew
  • Patent number: D677543
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: Jesse J. Jerabek, Hans E. Nutz
  • Patent number: D677544
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: Jesse J. Jerabek, Hans E. Nutz
  • Patent number: D678027
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: Jesse J. Jerabek, Hans E. Nutz
  • Patent number: D680400
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: Jesse J. Jerabek, Hans E. Nutz