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).
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Patent number: 10508428Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 10, 2018Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: TTI (MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE) LIMITEDInventors: Halle Elliott, Parke Pleasants, Julia H. Moylan, James A. Keith
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Patent number: 10179383Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: TECHTRONIC POWER TOOLS TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: James A. Keith, Ronald C. McCurry
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Publication number: 20180313071Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Halle Elliott, Parke Pleasants, Julia Hershey, James A. Keith
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Patent number: 10047508Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 4, 2015Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: TTI (MACAO COMMERICIAL OFFSHORE) LIMITEDInventors: Halle Elliott, Parke Pleasants, Julia Hershey, James A. Keith
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Publication number: 20170037605Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2015Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Halle Elliott, Parke Pleasants, Julia Hershey, James A. Keith
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Publication number: 20150367471Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: James A. Keith, Ronald C. McCurry
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Patent number: 9186788Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 15, 2012Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: James A. Keith, Ronald C. McCurry
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Publication number: 20140131058Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: TECHTRONIC POWER TOOLS TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: James A. Keith, Ronald C. McCurry
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Patent number: 7631847Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 27, 2007Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: Ryan Harrison, Robert E. McCracken, James A. Keith, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090085325Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventors: Robert E. McCracken, Scott Bettencourt, Wade F. Burch, William C. Buck, Thomas Parel, Andrew Valentine, James A. Keith, JR.
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Publication number: 20080203704Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2007Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventors: Robert E. McCracken, Ryan Harrison, Adam Radzinski, Thomas D. Evatt, James A. Keith
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Publication number: 20080203259Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2007Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventors: Ryan Harrison, Robert E. McCracken, James A. Keith
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Publication number: 20080156923Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Wade F. Burch, James A. Keith, Max J. Younger
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Patent number: 5607343Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 22, 1994Date of Patent: March 4, 1997Assignee: Ryobi North AmericaInventors: James A. Keith, Jr., William S. Ballew
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Patent number: 5428197Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 1, 1993Date of Patent: June 27, 1995Assignee: Ryobi Motor Products Corp.Inventors: Ronald C. McCurry, Robert E. McCracken, James A. Keith, Jr.
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Patent number: D484101Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2002Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: One World Technologies LimitedInventors: Charles Keith Long, Kenneth M. Brazell, James A. Keith, Jr.
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Patent number: D364545Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1994Date of Patent: November 28, 1995Assignee: Ryobi Motor ProductsInventors: Daniel A. Chunn, James A. Keith, Jr.
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Patent number: D671892Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2011Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: James A. Keith, Jr., Michael E. Buckner, Ronald C. McCurry
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Patent number: D683605Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2011Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: James A. Keith, Jr., Michael E. Buckner, Ronald C. McCurry
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Patent number: D683606Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2011Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: James A. Keith, Jr., Michael E. Buckner, Ronald C. McCurry