Patents by Inventor James A. Keith

James A. Keith 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: 10508428
    Abstract: A drain clearing device includes an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The elongated shaft has a first set of barbs spaced apart along a length of the shaft on a first side of the shaft between the first and second ends and a second set of barbs spaced apart along the length of the shaft on a second side of the shaft between the first and second ends. The drain clearing device further includes a collecting member having a fixed end and a free end. The fixed end is coupled to the elongated shaft proximate the first end and the free end is movable relative to the fixed end from a collapsed position to an extended position, in which the elongated shaft is substantially surrounded by the collecting member. The collecting member is configured to contain debris from a drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: TTI (MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE) LIMITED
    Inventors: Halle Elliott, Parke Pleasants, Julia H. Moylan, James A. Keith
  • Patent number: 10179383
    Abstract: A power tool including a power base and a tool head. The power base includes a trigger and a motor such that the trigger actuatable to drive the motor. The tool head is driven by the motor, and includes a lockout mechanism that inhibits actuation of the trigger in a locked. The lockout mechanism is manually rotatable from the locked position to an unlocked position in which the trigger is actuatable to drive the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: TECHTRONIC POWER TOOLS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: James A. Keith, Ronald C. McCurry
  • Publication number: 20180313071
    Abstract: A drain clearing device includes an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The elongated shaft has a first set of barbs spaced apart along a length of the shaft on a first side of the shaft between the first and second ends and a second set of barbs spaced apart along the length of the shaft on a second side of the shaft between the first and second ends. The drain clearing device further includes a collecting member having a fixed end and a free end. The fixed end is coupled to the elongated shaft proximate the first end and the free end is movable relative to the fixed end from a collapsed position to an extended position, in which the elongated shaft is substantially surrounded by the collecting member. The collecting member is configured to contain debris from a drain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Halle Elliott, Parke Pleasants, Julia Hershey, James A. Keith
  • Patent number: 10047508
    Abstract: A drain clearing device including an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end and a collecting member having a fixed end and a free end. The fixed end is coupled to the elongated shaft proximate the first end, and the free end is movable relative to the fixed end from a collapsed position to an extended position, in which the elongated shaft is substantially surrounded by the collecting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: TTI (MACAO COMMERICIAL OFFSHORE) LIMITED
    Inventors: Halle Elliott, Parke Pleasants, Julia Hershey, James A. Keith
  • Publication number: 20170037605
    Abstract: A drain clearing device including an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end and a collecting member having a fixed end and a free end. The fixed end is coupled to the elongated shaft proximate the first end, and the free end is movable relative to the fixed end from a collapsed position to an extended position, in which the elongated shaft is substantially surrounded by the collecting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Halle Elliott, Parke Pleasants, Julia Hershey, James A. Keith
  • Publication number: 20150367471
    Abstract: A power tool including a power base and a tool head. The power base includes a trigger and a motor such that the trigger actuatable to drive the motor. The tool head is driven by the motor, and includes a lockout mechanism that inhibits actuation of the trigger in a locked. The lockout mechanism is manually rotatable from the locked position to an unlocked position in which the trigger is actuatable to drive the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: James A. Keith, Ronald C. McCurry
  • Patent number: 9186788
    Abstract: A power tool including a power base and a tool head. The power base includes a trigger and a motor such that the trigger actuatable to drive the motor. The tool head is driven by the motor, and includes a lockout mechanism that inhibits actuation of the trigger in a locked. The lockout mechanism is manually rotatable from the locked position to an unlocked position in which the trigger is actuatable to drive the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: James A. Keith, Ronald C. McCurry
  • Publication number: 20140131058
    Abstract: A power tool including a power base and a tool head. The power base includes a trigger and a motor such that the trigger actuatable to drive the motor. The tool head is driven by the motor, and includes a lockout mechanism that inhibits actuation of the trigger in a locked. The lockout mechanism is manually rotatable from the locked position to an unlocked position in which the trigger is actuatable to drive the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: TECHTRONIC POWER TOOLS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: James A. Keith, Ronald C. McCurry
  • Patent number: 7631847
    Abstract: A bracket includes a body with a first clamp and a second clamp. The first clamp is pivotably mounted and operatively engaged with a first lever that is pivotable between a release position and a locking position. A second lever is operatively engaged with the first lever to prevent the first lever from pivoting from a locking position to a release position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: Ryan Harrison, Robert E. McCracken, James A. Keith, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20090085325
    Abstract: A portable stand for a work tool is provided. The portable stand includes a rigid member with a longitudinal axis and a connector configured to be releasably mounted to a vehicle. A first post extends from the rigid member and a frame is rotatably connected with the first post and fixable with respect to the first post in a plurality of discrete positions. A mounting bracket is lockingly engageable with the frame and configured to fixedly support a work tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Robert E. McCracken, Scott Bettencourt, Wade F. Burch, William C. Buck, Thomas Parel, Andrew Valentine, James A. Keith, JR.
  • Publication number: 20080203704
    Abstract: A foldable stand for holding a power tool is provided. The stand includes a platform and a first leg rotatably mounted to the platform. A bracket is mounted to the platform and includes a first hook engageable with a first portion of the first leg to maintain the first leg in a first position, and a second hook engageable with a second portion of the first leg to maintain the first leg in a different second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Robert E. McCracken, Ryan Harrison, Adam Radzinski, Thomas D. Evatt, James A. Keith
  • Publication number: 20080203259
    Abstract: A bracket includes a body with a first clamp and a second clamp. The first clamp is pivotably mounted and operatively engaged with a first lever that is pivotable between a release position and a locking position. A second lever is operatively engaged with the first lever to prevent the first lever from pivoting from a locking position to a release position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Ryan Harrison, Robert E. McCracken, James A. Keith
  • Publication number: 20080156923
    Abstract: A rotatable spool includes a frame with a central rod and a hollow cylinder that is rotatable about the central rod. The cylinder includes an inscribed helical thread that is formed along the length of the cylinder and a central axis parallel with the central rod. The operator is disposed around a portion of the cylinder and includes a projection engaged with the helical thread such that linear movement of the operator causes the cylinder to rotate about its central axis. A reel is rotatably mounted on the frame and a clutch selectively couples the cylinder and the reel when the operator is depressed toward the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Wade F. Burch, James A. Keith, Max J. Younger
  • Patent number: 5607343
    Abstract: A vibration stabilizer is provided for a power tool such as a sander or the like which has a pivotally oscillating driveshaft for supporting a tool head. The tool is provided with an elongate body having an internal cavity aligned along a longitudinal axis for receiving a drive motor therein. A driveshaft is pivotally supported upon the elongate body rotatable about a pivot axis. The drive motor operatively engages the driveshaft to cause the driveshaft to pivotally oscillate within a limited angular range when the drive motor is energized. Relative vibration between the tool head and the elongate body is minimized by an elastic ring which extends about the driveshaft and is interposed between the tool head and the elongate body. The elastic ring is loaded in compression axially biasing the tool head and the attached driveshaft in a direction away from the elongate body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1997
    Assignee: Ryobi North America
    Inventors: James A. Keith, Jr., William S. Ballew
  • Patent number: 5428197
    Abstract: An actuator switch (25) for an electrical power tool (10), having a housing (16) and an electric motor supported by the housing (16) for operatively driving a work implement, is provided. The actuator switch (25) includes a trigger (22) which cooperates with the housing (16) and is shiftably operable by the user between "on" and "off" positions. A power switch assembly (26) is oriented within the tool housing (16) adjacent the trigger (22) for actuation thereby. The power switch assembly includes a body (28) defining an internal cavity (30) with an aperture (32) extending therethrough. An electrical switch (34) is located within the switch assembly (26) and is electrically connected to the electric motor. A plunger (42) extends through the body aperture (32) to enable the trigger (22) to activate the electrical switch (34). An elastomeric pad (44) is operatively positioned between the plunger (42) and the trigger (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1995
    Assignee: Ryobi Motor Products Corp.
    Inventors: Ronald C. McCurry, Robert E. McCracken, James A. Keith, Jr.
  • Patent number: D484101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: One World Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Charles Keith Long, Kenneth M. Brazell, James A. Keith, Jr.
  • Patent number: D364545
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Assignee: Ryobi Motor Products
    Inventors: Daniel A. Chunn, James A. Keith, Jr.
  • Patent number: D671892
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: James A. Keith, Jr., Michael E. Buckner, Ronald C. McCurry
  • Patent number: D683605
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: James A. Keith, Jr., Michael E. Buckner, Ronald C. McCurry
  • Patent number: D683606
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: James A. Keith, Jr., Michael E. Buckner, Ronald C. McCurry