Patents by Inventor Kenneth Svetlik
Kenneth Svetlik 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).
-
Patent number: 7631587Abstract: A front-accessible bevel locking system for use with a power tool includes a mechanism for locking the power tool into a selected tilt or bevel position for bevel angle cuts. The bevel locking mechanism has a lever attached to a link rod by a cam mechanism such that, as the lever is moved to the locked position, the link rod holds a pivot support for the power tool at a bevel angle.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2007Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Kenneth Svetlik, Ezequiel Romo, Yi-Te Liao, Chih-Yung Huang
-
Publication number: 20070175305Abstract: A front-accessible bevel locking system for use with a power tool includes a mechanism for locking the power tool into a selected tilt or bevel position for bevel angle cuts. The bevel locking mechanism has a lever attached to a link rod by a cam mechanism such that, as the lever is moved to the locked position, the link rod holds a pivot support for the power tool at a bevel angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicants: Credo Technology Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Kenneth Svetlik, Ezequiel Romo, Yi-Te Liao, Chih-Yung Huang
-
Patent number: 7201090Abstract: A front-accessible bevel locking system for use with a power tool, including a mechanism for locking the power tool into a selected tilt or bevel position for bevel angle cuts. The bevel locking mechanism has a lever attached to a link rod by a cam mechanism such that, as the lever is moved to the locked position, the link rod holds a pivot support for the power tool at a bevel angle.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2002Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Kenneth Svetlik, Ezequiel Romo, Yi-Te Liao, Chih-Yung Huang
-
Publication number: 20060283300Abstract: A fine-adjustment mechanism for making small adjustments to a cutting angle on a miter saw is disclosed. The mechanism is used in conjunction with an apparatus that includes a base having at least one recess, and a turntable that supports a cutting tool is rotatably mounted to the base. An angular-adjustment lever is pivotally mounted to the turntable. The angular-adjustment lever includes a first insert proximal to the turntable. The first insert is capable of engaging at least one recess. The fine-adjustment mechanism is mounted to the turntable and includes a fine-adjustment lever pivotally mounted on the turntable. The fine-adjustment lever may include a plurality of notches. A second insert having an opening therethrough is supported by the fine-adjustment lever and adapted to engage at least one recess of the base. A threaded rod supported by the fine-adjustment lever extends through the opening in the second insert. A latch holder may be attached to the fine-adjustment lever.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2006Publication date: December 21, 2006Applicant: Credo Technology CorporationInventors: Ezequiel Romo, Kenneth Svetlik
-
Publication number: 20060065087Abstract: A power table saw of the type which has a generally rectangular table with front and rear end portions, a motor operatively coupled to drive a rotary cutting blade extending upwardly through a top of the table, the table saw including an elongated fence having front and rear end portions, and being configured to be laterally movable along the width of the table and be secured to the front and rear end portions of the table, front and rear releasable locking mechanisms operatively associated with the front and rear end portions of the fence for locking each end portion to the end portions of the table, and at least one positional sensor provided with each of the front and rear end portions of the fence for determining the lateral position of each end portion of the fence along the width of the table.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2005Publication date: March 30, 2006Inventors: Scott Griswold, Tam Ramon, Kenneth Svetlik, Mark Talesky, Ravi Voruganti, Bradley Wolf
-
Patent number: 6758123Abstract: A miter saw is provided having a support arm that is pivotally mounted to a base for adjustment of a pivot angle, the saw including a detent mechanism to provide pivot stops at common bevel angles, such as at 45° L, 0° (vertical), and 45° R. The detent mechanism includes a step-shaped, arcuate detent block mounted to the support arm in an adjustable manner to permit the accurate setting of the block in a home position. In an embodiment, a pair of set screws acts against opposite ends of the detent block, permitting precise adjustment in either direction. An axially movable detent pin is mounted to the base to contact against stepped surfaces of the block. The arm is free to pivot within a bevel angle range defined by one of the surfaces. Steps between surfaces act as a pivot stops, abutting the pin at a corresponding predetermined angle of the arm.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: S-B Power Tool CorporationInventors: Kenneth Svetlik, Mark Kuras, Abbas Javanshad, Yi-Te Liao, Chih-Young Huang
-
Patent number: 6753490Abstract: The present invention is for an ambidextrous lockout switch system for use with a power tool. With the system of the present invention in place, a multi-step process must be carried out before the power tool can be activated. The system is adapted for the process to be carried out with either a left or a right hand. The present invention includes a handle body having a switch trigger or lever blockable by a barrier. The barrier is movable with either a left of a right lockout button, with the right lockout button being operably linked to the left lockout button. The system includes also a spring, which is mechanically coupled to the barrier. The spring effectively restores the barrier to a position in which the barrier blocks actuation of the switch trigger or lever.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2002Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: S-B Power Tool CorporationInventors: Kenneth Svetlik, Peter Domeny
-
Publication number: 20040074362Abstract: A front-accessible bevel locking system for use with a power tool, including a mechanism for locking the power tool into a selected tilt or bevel position for bevel angle cuts. The bevel locking mechanism has a lever attached to a link rod by a cam mechanism such that, as the lever is moved to the locked position, the link rod holds a pivot support for the power tool at a bevel angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2002Publication date: April 22, 2004Applicant: S-B Power Tool CorporationInventors: Kenneth Svetlik, Ezequiel Romo, Yi-Te Liao, Chih-Yung Huang
-
Publication number: 20040074363Abstract: A miter saw is provided having a support arm that is pivotally mounted to a base for adjustment of a pivot angle, the saw including a detent mechanism to provide pivot stops at common bevel angles, such as at 45° L, 0° (vertical), and 45°R. The detent mechanism includes a step-shaped, arcuate detent block mounted to the support arm in an adjustable manner to permit the accurate setting of the block in a home position. In an embodiment, a pair of set screws acts against opposite ends of the detent block, permitting precise adjustment in either direction. An axially movable detent pin is mounted to the base to contact against stepped surfaces of the block. The arm is free to pivot within a bevel angle range defined by one of the surfaces. Steps between surfaces act as a pivot stops, abutting the pin at a corresponding predetermined angle of the arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2002Publication date: April 22, 2004Applicant: S-B Power tool CorporationInventors: Kenneth Svetlik, Mark Kuras, Abbas Javanshad, Yi-Te Liao, Chil-Young Huang
-
Publication number: 20040074361Abstract: A bevel miter saw is provided having a switch handle that is ergonomically rotatable to a selected predetermined position as provided by a detent mechanism. An embodiment of the detent mechanism includes a detent member having radially directed slots, and a detent pin movable in a generally radial direction relative to the slots. Furthermore, a safety feature is provided wherein the detent pin is mounted to a lever including a projection that obstructs a trigger switch in the handle when the detent pin is not engaged in one of the detent slots so that the handle could rotate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2002Publication date: April 22, 2004Applicant: S-B Power Tool CorporationInventors: Kenneth Svetlik, Mark Kuras, Peter Domeny, Abbas Javanshad
-
Publication number: 20040074752Abstract: The present invention is for an ambidextrous lockout switch system for use with a power tool. With the system of the present invention in place, a multi-step process must be carried out before the power tool can be activated. The system is adapted for the process to be carried out with either a left or a right hand. The present invention includes a handle body having a switch trigger or lever blockable by a barrier. The barrier is movable with either a left or a right lockout button, with the right lockout button being operably linked to the left lockout button. The system includes also a spring, which is mechanically coupled to the barrier. The spring effectively restores the barrier to a position in which the barrier blocks actuation of the switch trigger or lever.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2002Publication date: April 22, 2004Applicant: S-B Power Tool CorporationInventors: Kenneth Svetlik, Peter Domeny
-
Patent number: 5318392Abstract: A drill press assembly including a spindle supported by a column and base, a work table and an adjustable fence assembly. The adjustable fence assembly includes clamping means permitting the fence to be adjustably mounted on the column of the drill press. The fence includes a vertically oriented planar surface. Clamping means permit the planar surface to be adjusted in an infinite number of vertical and horizontal positions thereby to facilitate positioning of a workpiece for precise drilling operations. A V-block may be mounted to the fence to facilitate drilling into the end of a cylindrical workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 1993Date of Patent: June 7, 1994Assignee: S-B Power Tool CompanyInventors: Kenneth Svetlik, Terry Treacy, Robert Anderson
-
Patent number: D355342Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1993Date of Patent: February 14, 1995Assignee: Roberts Tool International (USA), Inc.Inventors: John B. Davidson, Peter M. Roberts, Kenneth Svetlik
-
Patent number: D397597Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1995Date of Patent: September 1, 1998Assignee: Roberts Tool International (USA), Inc.Inventors: John B. Davidson, Peter M. Roberts, Kenneth Svetlik