Patents by Inventor John W. Hardin
John W. Hardin 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: 7832991Abstract: An air compressor assembly includes a compressor configured to provide a source of compressed air and a manifold assembly removably coupled to the compressor and configured to distribute the compressed air to one or more pneumatic tools. The manifold assembly is configured to be coupled to the compressor via an air conduit when the manifold assembly is detached from the compressor so that the manifold assembly is operable at a location remote from the compressor.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2007Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Mark Wood, Robert Burkholder, Crandall Barbour, Mike L. Davis, Fred M. Morgan, David W. Robenalt, Dave C. Smith, John W. Hardin, J. Cody Stilwell, Gary White, Stephen J. Vos
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Patent number: 7765917Abstract: An air compressor that employs splash lubrication to lubricate and cool a piston kit that includes a cylinder and a piston reciprocating in the cylinder. In one form, cooling channels can be coupled to or formed on the cylinder to direct the lubricant that is splashed onto the cylinder to drain in a desired manner, such as helically around the exterior of the cylinder, to more effectively cool the piston kit. In another form, the cylinder can include an annular flange that can be bigger in diameter than a remainder of the cylinder. The annular flange can be received into a counterbore in a cylinder block. A cylinder head, which can be fastened to the cylinder block, can apply a clamping force to the annular flange to clamp or fix the cylinder to cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: John W. Hardin, Mark W. Wood, John R. Bezold, Lance S. Hathcock
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Patent number: 7413414Abstract: An air compressor assembly with one or more of the following features: a removable manifold assembly capable of being remotely located from the air compressor assembly for controlling and distributing compressed air from the air compressor assembly to one or more air powered tools, a lifting handle, a handle capable of assuming a plurality of positions, condensate removal devices, and a stable base and tie-down points.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2004Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Mark W. Wood, Robert F. Burkholder, Crandall B. Barbour, Mike L. Davis, Fred M. Morgan, David W. Robenalt, Dave C. Smith, John W. Hardin
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Publication number: 20080168898Abstract: An air compressor that employs splash lubrication to lubricate and cool a piston kit that includes a cylinder and a piston reciprocating in the cylinder. In one form, cooling channels can be coupled to or formed on the cylinder to direct the lubricant that is splashed onto the cylinder to drain in a desired manner, such as helically around the exterior of the cylinder, to more effectively cool the piston kit. In another form, the cylinder can include an annular flange that can be bigger in diameter than a remainder of the cylinder. The annular flange can be received into a counterbore in a cylinder block. A cylinder head, which can be fastened to the cylinder block, can apply a clamping force to the annular flange to clamp or fix the cylinder to cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: July 17, 2008Inventors: John W. Hardin, Mark W. Wood, John R. Bezold, Lance S. Hathcock
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Patent number: 7025573Abstract: The present invention is directed to a suitcase style air compressor assembly having an extensible handle bar assembly, a wheel assembly, and a integral storage container. When the extensible handle bar assembly is fully extended, the suitcase style air compressor assembly may be transported by utilizing the extensible handle bar assembly and the wheel assembly. When the suitcase style air compressor assembly reaches a worksite, the extensible handle bar assembly may be retracted so that the suitcase style air compressor assembly does not occupy a large space. The air compressor includes a storage container for storing air hoses, power cords, tools, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2004Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: John W. Hardin, Gary Krentzer, Travis Patterson, Mark W. Wood, Steve A. Jordan, James Vintzel, J. Cody Stilwell, Gary D. White, Stephen J. Vos
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Patent number: 6923627Abstract: An air compressor assembly with one or more of the following features: a removable manifold assembly capable of being remotely located from the air compressor assembly for controlling and distributing compressed air from the air compressor assembly to one or more air powered tools, a lifting handle, a handle capable of assuming a plurality of positions, condensate removal devices, and a stable base and tie-down points.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2003Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignee: DeVilbiss Air Power CompanyInventors: Mark W. Wood, Robert F. Burkholder, Crandall B. Barbour, Mike L. Davis, Fred M. Morgan, David W. Robenalt, Dave C. Smith, John W. Hardin, J. Cody Stilwell, Gary White, Stephen J. Vos
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Publication number: 20040197200Abstract: An air compressor assembly with one or more of the following features: a removable manifold assembly capable of being remotely located from the air compressor assembly for controlling and distributing compressed air from the air compressor assembly to one or more air powered tools, a lifting handle, a handle capable of assuming a plurality of positions, condensate removal devices, and a stable base and tie-down points.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2004Publication date: October 7, 2004Inventors: Mark W. Wood, Robert F. Burkholder, Crandall B. Barbour, Mike L. Davis, Fred M. Morgan, David W. Robenalt, Dave C. Smith, John W. Hardin
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Patent number: 6742995Abstract: An air compressor assembly with one or more of the following features: a removable manifold assembly capable of being remotely located from the air compressor assembly for controlling and distributing compressed air from the air compressor assembly to one or more air powered tools, a lifting handle, a handle capable of assuming a plurality of positions, condensate removal devices, and a stable base and tie-down points.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: DeVilbiss Air Power CompanyInventors: Mark W. Wood, Robert F. Burkholder, Crandall B. Barbour, Mike L. Davis, Fred M. Morgan, David W. Robenalt, Dave C. Smith, John W. Hardin
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Patent number: 6431194Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for protecting a condensate removal device from damage that may be caused when the condensate removal device comes into contact with foreign objects. The present invention discloses placing a shield around the condensate removal device to help prevent the condensate removal device from coming into contact with any foreign object. The present invention also discloses placing a removable cap around the condensate removal device and a condensate removal device that may recess within a mounting assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2001Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: DeVilbiss Air Power CompanyInventors: John W. Hardin, Mark W. Wood
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Patent number: D516090Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2004Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Leslie D. Gist, John W. Hardin, Stephen J. Vos, Lance Hathcock
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Patent number: D479248Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2002Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: DeVilbiss Air Power CompanyInventors: Leslie Daily Gist, John W. Hardin