Patents by Inventor J. Richard Logan

J. Richard Logan 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: 20110254213
    Abstract: The subject invention provides a portable saw table assembly for cutting a material longitudinally, laterally, and at various angles thereto. The assembly includes a first and a second table rail being parallel and spaced from each other and each extending between a proximal end and a distal end. A saw rail is moveably supported by the first and the second table rails for moving longitudinally along the table rails between the proximal and the distal ends and a mounting plate is moveably supported by the saw rails to allow movement of the mounting plate laterally along the saw rail between the first table rail and the second table rail. A saw plate is rotatably supported by the mounting plate for carrying a saw to cut the material. A guide bar is disposed diagonally relative to the first and the second table rails and engages the saw plate to guide the saw plate diagonally in response to simultaneous movement of the saw rail longitudinally and the mounting plate laterally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: J. Richard Logan, Clyde G. Allen, Michael C. Clark
  • Patent number: 7926397
    Abstract: The subject invention provides a portable saw table assembly for cutting a material longitudinally, laterally, and at various angles thereto. The assembly includes a first and a second table rail being parallel and spaced from each other and each extending between a proximal end and a distal end. A saw rail is moveably supported by the first and the second table rails for moving longitudinally along the table rails between the proximal and the distal ends and a mounting plate is moveably supported by the saw rails to allow movement of the mounting plate laterally along the saw rail between the first table rail and the second table rail. A saw plate is rotateably supported by the mounting plate for carrying a saw to cut the material. A guide bar is disposed diagonally relative to the first and the second table rails and engages the saw plate to guide the saw plate diagonally in response to simultaneous movement of the saw rail longitudinally and the mounting plate laterally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventors: J. Richard Logan, Clyde G. Allen, Michael C. Clark
  • Publication number: 20090266215
    Abstract: The subject invention provides a portable saw table assembly for cutting a material longitudinally, laterally, and at various angles thereto. The assembly includes a first and a second table rail being parallel and spaced from each other and each extending between a proximal end and a distal end. A saw rail is moveably supported by the first and the second table rails for moving longitudinally along the table rails between the proximal and the distal ends and a mounting plate is moveably supported by the saw rails to allow movement of the mounting plate laterally along the saw rail between the first table rail and the second table rail. A saw plate is rotateably supported by the mounting plate for carrying a saw to cut the material. A guide bar is disposed diagonally relative to the first and the second table rails and engages the saw plate to guide the saw plate diagonally in response to simultaneous movement of the saw rail longitudinally and the mounting plate laterally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: J. Richard Logan, Clyde G. Allen, Michael C. Clark
  • Patent number: 7555976
    Abstract: The subject invention provides a portable saw table assembly for cutting a material longitudinally, laterally, and at various angles thereto. The assembly includes a first and a second table rail being parallel and spaced from each other and each extending between a proximal end and a distal end. A saw rail is moveably supported by the first and the second table rails for moving longitudinally along the table rails between the proximal and the distal ends and a mounting plate is moveably supported by the saw rails to allow movement of the mounting plate laterally along the saw rail between the first table rail and the second table rail. A saw plate is rotateably supported by the mounting plate for carrying a saw to cut the material. A guide bar is disposed diagonally relative to the first and the second table rails and engages the saw plate to guide the saw plate diagonally in response to simultaneous movement of the saw rail longitudinally and the mounting plate laterally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventors: J. Richard Logan, Clyde G. Allen, Michael C. Clark
  • Publication number: 20080292868
    Abstract: A shutter assembly, or other architectural structure or exterior/interior decorative trim element, having a foam insert at least partially enveloped by a cementitious shell. The assembly is molded from cementitious slurry, including gypsum cement and a latex/water mixture. An amount of the slurry is added onto a bottom mold surface portion to a desired depth and/or weight. The foam insert is provided with a plurality of spacer elements disposed in a surface thereof, which is placed atop the slurry in a desired orientation, whereupon an additional amount of the slurry is then added so as to at least partially envelop the foam core or insert. Engagement members on the top mold portion are then brought into contact with the spacer elements so that the foam insert remains at least partially submerged within the slurry. A top portion of the spacer elements can be removed from a base portion of the spacer element to reveal a bore formed in the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventor: J. Richard Logan
  • Publication number: 20080141608
    Abstract: A shutter assembly having a foam insert or core enveloped by a cementitious or urethane-based shell. The shell can also be provided with an optional hanger member that allows the shutter assembly to be mounted to a dwelling via a bracket affixed to an exterior wall surface thereof. The assembly can be molded from a cementitious slurry including gypsum cement and water, or alternatively, from a two part urethane filled with lightweight fly ash. An appropriate amount of the slurry or urethane-based material is added onto a bottom mold surface portion to a desired depth. If the hanger member is to be used, it is placed onto the bottom mold surface portion prior to the introduction of the slurry or urethane-based material. The foam insert or core is placed atop the slurry or urethane-based material in a desired orientation, whereupon the top mold surface portion is closed over the bottom mold surface portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventor: J. Richard Logan
  • Publication number: 20080028711
    Abstract: A shutter assembly having a foam insert or core enveloped by a cementitious shell is provided with integrated spaced and opposed top and bottom hanger members that allow the shutter assembly to be mounted to an exterior wall of a dwelling or other structures via spaced and opposed brackets affixed to the exterior wall. The shutter assembly can be mounted to an exterior wall of a dwelling or other structure by selectively engaging the top and bottom hanger members with corresponding top and bottom bracket members mounted to the exterior wall of the dwelling or other structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: J. Richard Logan, Thomas Baker, Andrew Leslie
  • Publication number: 20080005968
    Abstract: A shutter assembly (24) mounts to a structure (20) and provides storm and security protection to an opening (22). The assembly comprises an upper track (28) and a lower track (30) each extending between first and second proximal and distal ends (34, 38), respectively. A pair of decorative shutters (26) are spaced from one another and disposed adjacent to the tracks (28, 30). A plurality of panel assemblies (46) are in sliding engagement with the upper and lower tracks (28, 30) for covering the opening (22) and each comprises upper and lower rails (52, 54) and a pair of stiles (56) extending therebetween and a panel (58). The panel (58) defines a retention portion (66) disposed along side edges (64) extending outwardly from a plane (68) of the panel (58). Each of the stiles (56) define a stile channel (72) having a configuration corresponding to the retention portion (66) to create an interference fit between the stile channel (72) and the panel (58) for allowing movement when the panel (58) flexes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Applicant: TAPCO INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Michael C. Clark, Nathan Greenway, Brad Kutler, J. Richard Logan, Clyde G. Allen
  • Publication number: 20080003398
    Abstract: A shutter assembly having a foam insert or core enveloped by a cementitious shell is disclosed. The shell can also be provided with an optional hanger member that allows the shutter assembly to be mounted to a dwelling via a bracket affixed to an exterior wall surface thereof. The assembly is molded from a cementitious slurry including gypsum cement and water. An appropriate amount of the slurry is added onto a bottom mold surface portion to a desired depth. If the hanger member is to be used, it is placed onto the bottom mold surface portion prior to the introduction of the slurry. The foam insert or core is placed atop the slurry in a desired orientation, whereupon the top mold surface portion is closed over the bottom mold surface portion. After curing, the shutter assembly is removed from the mold and is ready for immediate use and/or further processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Applicant: TAPCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: J. Richard Logan
  • Patent number: 7055563
    Abstract: A collapsible table assembly having improved portability. A mechanism interconnects the table and supporting legs for moving the legs between a diverging supporting position, a folding position, and a storage position. A saw track assembly includes an upper platform for receiving a cutting device and a lower platform for supporting a workpiece during cutting connected to the upper platform. Each of the upper and lower platform are disposed above the table. A guide pin pivotally attaches the saw track to the table for allowing the saw track to pivot through a plane parallel to the table. A plurality of material supports supported by the table rotate between a first material supporting position for supporting a workpiece and a second unobstructing position for allowing the saw track to freely pivot through the plane without contacting the material supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventor: J Richard Logan
  • Patent number: 6854495
    Abstract: A collapsible table assembly having improved portability. A mechanism interconnects the table and supporting legs for moving the legs between a diverging supporting position, a folding position, and a storage position. A saw track assembly includes an upper platform for receiving a cutting device and a lower platform for supporting a workpiece during cutting connected to the upper platform. Each of the upper and lower platform are disposed above the table. A guide pin pivotally attaches the saw track to the table for allowing the saw track to pivot through a plane parallel to the table. A plurality of material supports supported by the table rotate between a first material supporting position for supporting a workpiece and a second unobstructing position for allowing the saw track to freely pivot through the plane without contacting the material supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventor: J. Richard Logan
  • Publication number: 20040250905
    Abstract: A collapsible table assembly having improved portability. A mechanism interconnects the table and supporting legs for moving the legs between a diverging supporting position, a folding position, and a storage position. A saw track assembly includes an upper platform for receiving a cutting device and a lower platform for supporting a workpiece during cutting connected to the upper platform. Each of the upper and lower platform are disposed above the table. A guide pin pivotally attaches the saw track to the table for allowing the saw track to pivot through a plane parallel to the table. A plurality of material supports supported by the table rotate between a first material supporting position for supporting a workpiece and a second unobstructing position for allowing the saw track to freely pivot through the plane without contacting the material supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventor: J. Richard Logan
  • Publication number: 20040093823
    Abstract: A corner block assembly comprises a corner block and a mortar joint. The corner block has at least two faces arranged in a predefined angular relationship and joined along adjacent edges thereof. Each face has a top flange extending rearwardly from a top edge and at an edge opposite from the joined edge an arm extending rearwardly therefrom. The mortar joint is affixed to the top flanges of the corner block and has at least two legs arranged in a like predefined angular relationship. Each leg has a rear attachment flange for abutting one of the intersecting walls and a front cap spaced from the attachment flange wherein a bottom edge of the front cap abuts at the top of the corner block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, J. Richard Logan, Aundrea Nurenberg, Clyde G. Allen
  • Patent number: 6705192
    Abstract: A collapsible table assembly having improved portability. A mechanism interconnects the table and supporting legs for moving the legs between a diverging supporting position, a folding position, and a storage position. A saw track assembly includes an upper platform for receiving a cutting device and a lower platform for supporting a workpiece during cutting connected to the upper platform. Each of the upper and lower platform are disposed above the table. A guide pin pivotally attaches the saw track to the table for allowing the saw track to pivot through a plane parallel to the table. A plurality of material supports supported by the table rotate between a first material supporting position for supporting a workpiece and a second unobstructing position for allowing the saw track to freely pivot through the plane without contacting the material supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventor: J. Richard Logan
  • Publication number: 20030221530
    Abstract: The subject invention provides a portable saw table assembly for cutting a material longitudinally, laterally, and at various angles thereto. The assembly includes a first and a second table rail being parallel and spaced from each other and each extending between a proximal end and a distal end. A saw rail is moveably supported by the first and the second table rails for moving longitudinally along the table rails between the proximal and the distal ends and a mounting plate is moveably supported by the saw rails to allow movement of the mounting plate laterally along the saw rail between the first table rail and the second table rail. A saw plate is rotateably supported by the mounting plate for carrying a saw to cut the material. A guide bar is disposed diagonally relative to the first and the second table rails and engages the saw plate to guide the saw plate diagonally in response to simultaneous movement of the saw rail longitudinally and the mounting plate laterally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Applicant: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventors: J. Richard Logan, Clyde G. Allen, Michael C. Clark
  • Patent number: 6631600
    Abstract: A corner block assembly comprises a corner block and a mortar joint. The corner block has at least two faces arranged in a predefined angular relationship and joined along adjacent edges thereof. Each face has a top flange extending rearwardly from a top edge and at an edge opposite from the joined edge an arm extending rearwardly therefrom. The mortar joint is affixed to the top flanges of the corner block and has at least two legs arranged in a like predefined angular relationship. Each leg has a rear attachment flange for abutting one of the intersecting walls and a front cap spaced from the attachment flange wherein a bottom edge of the front cap abuts at the top of the corner block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Tapco International
    Inventors: Charles E. Schiedegger, J. Richard Logan, Aundrea Nurenberg, Clyde G. Allen
  • Patent number: D541140
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventors: Clyde G. Allen, J. Richard Logan, Nathan Greenway, Brad Kutler
  • Patent number: D541954
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventors: Clyde G. Allen, J. Richard Logan, Nathan Greenway, Brad Kutler
  • Patent number: D546975
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: TAPCO International Corporation
    Inventors: Clyde Allen, J. Richard Logan, Nathan Greenway, Brad Kutler
  • Patent number: D548063
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventors: Clyde Allen, J. Richard Logan, Nathan Greenway, Brad Kutler