Patents by Inventor Ken R. Jordan

Ken R. Jordan 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).

  • Keyless clamp assembly for reciprocating tool
    Patent number: 6237231
    Abstract: A clamp for the blade of a hand held reciprocating tool includes a spindle coupled to the drive mechanism. A slot is formed in the spindle for receiving the blade tang and a collar is threadably received on the spindle. A blade clamping member is disposed between the collar and the blade and includes an engaging member for engaging a hole in the blade tang and a pair of ears which engage the upper and lower shoulders of the blade tang to provide three points of engagement when the collar is tightened. The clamp also includes a nose section which engages the blade at its junction with the tang to provide reinforcement against breakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Richard H. Jungmann, Ken R. Jordan, Bernhard Palm
  • Keyless clamp assembly for reciprocating tool
    Patent number: 5903983
    Abstract: A clamp for the blade of a hand held reciprocating tool includes a spindle coupled to the drive mechanism. A slot is formed in the spindle for receiving the blade tang and a collar is threadably received on the spindle. A blade clamping member is disposed between the collar and the blade and includes an engaging member for engaging a hole in the blade tang and a pair of ears which engage the upper and lower shoulders of the blade tang to provide three points of engagement when the collar is tightened. The clamp also includes a nose section which engages the blade at its junction with the tang to provide reinforcement against breakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.
    Inventors: Richard H. Jungmann, Ken R. Jordan, Bernhard Palm