Patents by Inventor James Pangerc

James Pangerc 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: 20070189868
    Abstract: A lock set installation apparatus has a pair of hole saw guides which locate a hole to receive door operating members of a lock set. Each hole saw guide has at least one rail member which oppose one another. A lock bolt hole mechanism is movable and coupled with the rails. The lock bolt hole mechanism centers the lock bolt hole onto the door. A locking mechanism locks the hole saw guides with respect to one another to enable cutting of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Gregory Snider, James Pangerc
  • Patent number: 7228983
    Abstract: A display package for a storage container includes a primary and secondary blister package. The primary blister package includes an opening incorporated thereon allowing a user to rotate a cover of the storage container through the opening about its hinge. A base of the storage container is retained within the primary blister package thereby precluding the user from withdrawing the whole storage container from the primary blister package. The secondary blister package includes a plurality of tool accessories arranged therein. The secondary blister package is disposed within an extension section of the primary blister package and positioned above the base of the storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James Pangerc, Gregory Scott Snider, Daniel G Findle, Jennifer R Ervin, Timothy B Bailey
  • Publication number: 20060278548
    Abstract: A storage container for housing drill bits can include a front housing portion and a rear housing portion. The front and rear housing portions can be pivotally connected through a hinge for moving between open and closed positions. The front and rear housing portions can define a body cavity therebetween in the closed position. A front bit holder can be pivotally connected to the hinge and lie adjacent to the front housing portion. A rear bit holder can be pivotally connected to the hinge and lie adjacent the rear housing portion. An intermediate bit holder can be pivotally connected to the hinge and lie between the front and rear bit holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: James Pangerc, William Bredlow, David Wikle
  • Publication number: 20060118555
    Abstract: A storage container having a unique hinge arrangement is provided. The container includes a cover and base portion having hinge portions extending therefrom. The hinge portions are molded from a die configuration that creates adjacent cavities formed vertically and laterally. The hinge portions are arranged such that the cover and base interfit to reveal a continuous passage. A pin is inserted through the continuous passage completing a workable hinge. The storage container includes internal lateral wall sections on the cover and base having tabs extending therefrom. The tabs are configured to accept removable spacers. The spacers include side walls that are contoured such that an object may be easily removed without becoming caught in an angled corner. Transparent lids are releasably latched to the inside of the cover and base. The latches for the lids are located in a position that requires each lid to be locked prior to closing the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: James Pangerc, Gregory Snider
  • Patent number: 7048133
    Abstract: A storage container having a unique hinge arrangement is provided. The container includes a cover and base portion having hinge portions extending therefrom. The hinge portions are molded from a die configuration that creates adjacent cavities formed vertically and laterally. The hinge portions are arranged such that the cover and base interfit to reveal a continuous passage. A pin is inserted through the continuous passage completing a workable hinge. The storage container includes internal lateral wall sections on the cover and base having tabs extending therefrom. The tabs are configured to accept removable spacers. The spacers include side walls that are contoured such that an object may be easily removed without becoming caught in an angled corner. Transparent lids are releasably latched to the inside of the cover and base. The latches for the lids are located in a position that requires each lid to be locked prior to closing the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James Pangerc, Gregory Scott Snider
  • Publication number: 20050178686
    Abstract: A storage container for housing drill bits includes a front housing portion and a rear housing portion pivotally connected through a hinge for moving between open and closed positions. The front housing portion and the rear housing portion define a body cavity therebetween in the closed position. A plurality of sleeves are pivotally and independently connected to the hinge and arranged to fit within the body cavity in the closed position. The plurality of sleeves each include a plurality of bore portions formed thereon for accepting the drill bits. The plurality of sleeves further include hinge arms for cooperating with the hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: James Pangerc, William Bredlow, David Wikle
  • Publication number: 20050105979
    Abstract: A lock set installation apparatus has a pair of hole saw guides which locate a hole to receive door operating members of a lock set. Each hole saw guide has at least one rail member which oppose one another. A lock bolt hole mechanism is movable and coupled with the rails. The lock bolt hole mechanism centers the lock bolt hole onto the door. A locking mechanism locks the hole saw guides with respect to one another to enable cutting of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2003
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventors: Gregory Snider, James Pangerc
  • Publication number: 20050029774
    Abstract: A work box to be combined with a work table has a base with at least one extending side wall enclosing a tool retaining area. An interruption is formed in the base to define a gap for receiving a support on the work table. The support mounts the base and, in turn, the work box onto the support and the work table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: Gregory Snider, Jason Busschaert, Clifford Read, Michael Sirois, James Pangerc
  • Publication number: 20040099554
    Abstract: A display package for a storage container includes a primary and secondary blister package. The primary blister package includes an opening incorporated thereon allowing a user to rotate a cover of the storage container through the opening about its hinge. A base of the storage container is retained within the primary blister package thereby precluding the user from withdrawing the whole storage container from the primary blister package. The secondary blister package includes a plurality of tool accessories arranged therein. The secondary blister package is disposed within an extension section of the primary blister package and positioned above the base of the storage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: James Pangerc, Gregory Scott Snider, Daniel G. Findle, Jennifer R. Ervin, Timothy B. Bailey
  • Patent number: 6698609
    Abstract: A display package for a storage container includes a primary and secondary blister package. The primary blister package includes a cutaway portion incorporated thereon allowing a user to rotate a cover of the storage container through the cutaway portion about its hinge. A base of the storage container is retained within the primary blister package thereby precluding the user from withdrawing the whole storage container from the primary blister package. The secondary blister package includes a plurality of tool accessories arranged therein. The secondary blister package is disposed within an extension section of the primary blister package and positioned above the base of the storage container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James Pangerc, Gregory Scott Snider, Daniel G. Findle, Jennifer R. Ervin, Timothy B. Bailey
  • Patent number: 6561402
    Abstract: An ambidextrous drill holster is provided which enables the drill holster to be accessible for both a left handed or a right handed user. A reinforcement type material is also provided for strengthening the tool belt pass-through neck of the weight bearing pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Holland, Gregory Scott Snider, James Pangerc
  • Patent number: 6502882
    Abstract: A handle and strap for use with a tool storage bag is disclosed. The handle is uniquely formed into the strap and is made for carrying heavy loads. The strap includes first and second ends each including a first and a second leg. The first leg is folded generally in half over itself and placed within and affixed to the second leg which is also folded generally in half over itself to form an overlap. A covering material is wrapped around the overlap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Scott Snider, James Pangerc, Matthew J. Holland
  • Publication number: 20020162842
    Abstract: A display package for a storage container includes a primary and secondary blister package. The primary blister package includes a cutaway portion incorporated thereon allowing a user to rotate a cover of the storage container through the cutaway portion about its hinge. A base of the storage container is retained within the primary blister package thereby precluding the user from withdrawing the whole storage container from the primary blister package. The secondary blister package includes a plurality of tool accessories arranged therein. The secondary blister package is disposed within an extension section of the primary blister package and positioned above the base of the storage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventors: James Pangerc, Gregory Scott Snider, Daniel G. Findle, Jennifer R. Ervin, Timothy B. Bailey
  • Publication number: 20020153203
    Abstract: A storage container having a unique hinge arrangement is provided. The container includes a cover and base portion having hinge portions extending therefrom. The hinge portions are molded from a die configuration that creates adjacent cavities formed vertically and laterally. The hinge portions are arranged such that the cover and base interfit to reveal a continuous passage. A pin is inserted through the continuous passage completing a workable hinge. The storage container includes internal lateral wall sections on the cover and base having tabs extending therefrom. The tabs are configured to accept removable spacers. The spacers include side walls that are contoured such that an object may be easily removed without becoming caught in an angled corner. Transparent lids are releasably latched to the inside of the cover and base. The latches for the lids are located in a position that requires each lid to be locked prior to closing the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventors: James Pangerc, Gregory Scott Snider
  • Patent number: 6405864
    Abstract: A tool container (20, 520, 620) has a pair of clamshell housing members (22, 24, 422, 424) hingedly coupled to be moved between opened and closed positions. At least one of the members (22, 24, 422, 424) defines a cavity defined by a base (42, 44, 442, 444) and a wall (58, 60, 62, 64, 458, 460, 462, 464) extending from the base (42, 44, 442, 444), and a two-retaining insert (32, 34, 36, 37, 431, 433) is provided in the cavity. The insert (32, 34, 36, 37, 431, 433) and wall (58, 60, 62, 64, 458, 460, 462, 464) include alternating complementary dovetail tenons (74, 132, 474, 532) and recesses (76, 134, 476, 534) secure a tool-retaining insert in the cavity of the housing member (22, 24, 422, 424).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Streich, Daniel G. Findle, Patrick S. Keenan, David Namey, Jr., Gregory S. Snider, James Pangerc, Matthew J. Holland
  • Publication number: 20020033612
    Abstract: A handle and strap for use with a tool storage bag is disclosed. The handle is uniquely formed into the strap and is made for carrying heavy loads. The handle is also reinforced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Inventors: Gregory Scott Snider, James Pangerc, Matthew J. Holland
  • Publication number: 20020014507
    Abstract: A workbelt pouch for use at a worksite is disclosed. The pouch includes pockets designed to hold electrician's tools. Additionally, exterior pockets are formed in a unique manner and reinforced using rivets in the bottom thereof to prevent sharp objects from wearing through the bottom of the pockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Inventors: Gregory Scott Snider, William E. Hawkins, James Pangerc, Matthew J. Holland
  • Patent number: D506614
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James Pangerc, Gregory Scott Snider
  • Patent number: D465923
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James Pangerc, Gregory Scott Snider, Matthew J. Holland, William E. Hawkins
  • Patent number: D496793
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James Pangerc, Gregory Scott Snider