Patents by Inventor Joseph T. Novak

Joseph T. Novak 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: 20080196562
    Abstract: There is provided a device for driving a fastener, such as a nut driver, that includes an elongate shaft having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, an aperture disposed on the first end and having an interior aperture shape that is substantially the same as at least a portion of an exterior shape of the fastener, a handle disposed on the shaft, and a tactile feel element disposed on the shaft having an element shape. The element shape has an orientation that is at least substantially the same as an orientation of the interior aperture shape. There is also provided a manufacturing method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Asif Elliston, Joseph T. Novak, Peter Weremchuk, Joseph J. Houle
  • Patent number: 6266887
    Abstract: The present invention relates to hacksaws. One aspect of the invention relates to a hacksaw with an overmolded frame member wherein the overmolded material has an I-beam configuration. Another aspect of the invention relates to an improved blade tensioning device that reduces the tension load borne by the tensioning device's mounting structure. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method for cutting metal frame members with a reduced amount of scrap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: The Stanley Works
    Inventors: Robert L. Owens, Joseph T. Novak