Patents by Inventor James A. Keith, Jr.
James A. Keith, Jr. 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: 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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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: 5381595Abstract: An adjustable fence for orienting a plate joiner having a body and a rotating generally planar cutter to cut an arcuate slot in a workpiece is disclosed. The fence comprises a base, a handle and fastening means. The base is shiftably affixed to the plate joiner body and has a planar surface forming a first fence oriented generally perpendicular to the plane of the cutter. The base also has a guideway parallel to the first fence. The handle is movably adjustably affixed to the base and has a grip portion adapted to cooperate with a hand of an operator and a planar surface forming a second fence forming an angle relative to the first fence. The handle cooperates with the base guideway enabling the second fence to be adjusted along a guideway axis parallel to the first fence relative to the planar cutter. The handle is pivotal about a transverse axis parallel to the first and second fences to vary the angle of the second fence relative to the first fence.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1993Date of Patent: January 17, 1995Assignee: Ryobi Motor Products, CorpInventors: James A. Keith, Jr., William S. Bellew, James R. Sistare, Sr.
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Patent number: 5291928Abstract: An adjustable fence for orienting a plate joiner having a body and a rotating generally planar cutter to cut an arcuate slot in a workpiece is disclosed. The fence comprises a base, a handle and a fastening mechanism. The base is shiftably affixed to the plate joiner body and has a planar surface forming a first fence oriented generally perpendicular to the plane of the cutter. The base also has a guideway parallel to the first fence. The handle is movably adjustably affixed to the base and has a grip portion adapted to cooperate with a hand of an operator and a planar surface forming a second fence forming an angle relative to the first fence. The handle cooperates with the base guideway enabling the second fence to be adjusted along a guideway axis parallel to the first fence relative to the planar cutter. The handle is pivotal about a transverse axis parallel to the first and second fences to vary the angle of the second fence relative to the first fence.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1993Date of Patent: March 8, 1994Assignee: Ryobi Motor Products Corp.Inventors: James A. Keith, Jr., William S. Ballew
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Patent number: 4967516Abstract: A surface treating tool is provided with a debris collection container which includes a semi-rigid frame defining at least one window and mesh fabric covering that window. The exterior configuration of the container is such that the container blends in which the contour of the tool to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 1989Date of Patent: November 6, 1990Assignee: Ryobi Motor Products Corp.Inventors: Kiyoshi Hoshino, James A. Keith, Jr.
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Patent number: 3938283Abstract: A support for a dust bag for use in connection with an electrically driven surface treating machine to collect dust created by the machine during operation which comprises a rod member detachably connected to an exhaust conduit on the machine. Means are provided to insure proper positioning or alignment of the dust bag support so that the support may function to hold the dust bag up and away from the work piece so as not to interfere with the operator in using the machine.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1975Date of Patent: February 17, 1976Assignee: The Singer CompanyInventor: 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: D328695Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1990Date of Patent: August 18, 1992Assignee: Ryobi Motor Products CorporationInventors: Kiyoshi Hoshino, James A. Keith, Jr.
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Patent number: D350468Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1993Date of Patent: September 13, 1994Assignee: Ryobi Motor Products Corp.Inventors: Daniel A. Chunn, 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