Patents by Inventor Kristofor M. Hallee

Kristofor M. Hallee 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: 7600640
    Abstract: A tool case for the storage of drill bits and similarly shaped tools includes two housing members that are hingedly attached and which open and close, with respect to one another. The tool case of the present invention includes elastomeric material surrounding the periphery of the tool case and tool trays on the inside of the case that retain inverted drill bits and similarly shaped tools. The tool trays disposed within the two housing members are removably attached to inner recessed cavities in the housing member by snapping male protrusions located on the tray into corresponding female recesses located on the inner surface of the recessed cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: Kristofor M. Hallee, Ian W. Cunningham, Jonathan S. Holz
  • Patent number: 7316527
    Abstract: A lockset drilling guide that comprises a frame is provided. The frame comprises a first flange and a second flange. The second flange is capable of flexing relative to the first flange. The lockset drilling guide further comprises at least a first opening and a second opening defined in the frame. The first opening is positioned at approximately 90 degrees relative to the second opening. A positioning member is mounted on the frame, wherein the positioning member is laterally movable to at least two positions relative to the frame. The frame is configured for mounting on a door to facilitate the forming of holes in the door for the installation of a lockset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: David J. Trettin, Richard M. Davidian, Laverne R. Durfee, Kristofor M. Hallee, Jonathan S. Holz, Robert McRorie, Jacob W. Connelly
  • Patent number: 7225923
    Abstract: A tool case for the storage of drill bits and similarly shaped tools includes two housing members that are hingedly attached and which open and close, with respect to one another. The tool case of the present invention includes elastomeric material surrounding the periphery of the tool case and tool trays on the inside of the case that retain inverted drill bits and similarly shaped tools. The tool trays disposed within the two housing members are removably attached to inner recessed cavities in the housing member by snapping male protrusions located on the tray into corresponding female recesses located on the inner surface of the recessed cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: Kristofor M. Hallee, Ian W. Cunningham, Jonathan S. Holz
  • Patent number: 6994498
    Abstract: A lockset drilling guide and a method of forming holes in a door are provided. The drilling guide includes a frame and at least a first opening and a second opening defined in the frame. The first opening is positioned at approximately 90 degrees to the second opening. The frame is configured for positioning on a door to facilitate the forming of openings in a door for the installation of a lockset. The method includes the steps of providing a frame having at least a first opening and a second opening defined in the frame; positioning the frame on an edge of the door; inserting a first holesaw at least particularly into the first opening and drilling a first hole in the door; inserting a second holesaw at least partially into the second opening and drilling a second hole in the door; and removing the frame from the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: David J. Trettin, Richard M. Davidian, Laverne Durfee, Kristofor M. Hallee
  • Patent number: 6910837
    Abstract: A lockset drilling guide and a method of forming holes in a door are provided. The drilling guide includes a frame and at least a first opening and a second opening defined in the frame. The first opening is positioned at approximately 90 degrees to the second opening. The frame is configured for positioning on a door to facilitate the forming of openings in a door for the installation of a lockset. The method includes the steps of providing a frame having at least a first opening and a second opening defined in the frame; positioning the frame on an edge of the door; inserting a first holesaw at least partially into the first opening and drilling a first hole in the door; inserting a second holesaw at least partially into the second opening and drilling a second hole in the door; and removing the frame from the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: David J. Trettin, Richard M. Davidian, Laverne Durfee, Kristofor M. Hallee
  • Publication number: 20040240950
    Abstract: A lockset drilling guide that comprises a frame is provided. The frame comprises a first flange and a second flange. The second flange is capable of flexing relative to the first flange. The lockset drilling guide further comprises at least a first opening and a second opening defined in the frame. The first opening is positioned at approximately 90 degrees relative to the second opening. A positioning member is mounted on the frame, wherein the positioning member is laterally movable to at least two positions relative to the frame. The frame is configured for mounting on a door to facilitate the forming of holes in the door for the installation of a lockset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: David J. Trettin, Richard M. Davidian, Laverne R. Durfee, Kristofor M. Hallee, Jonathan S. Holz, Robert McRorie, Jacob W. Connelly
  • Publication number: 20040144671
    Abstract: A tool case for the storage of drill bits and similarly shaped tools includes two housing members that are hingedly attached and which open and close, with respect to one another. The tool case of the present invention includes elastomeric material surrounding the periphery of the tool case and tool trays on the inside of the case that retain inverted drill bits and similarly shaped tools. The tool trays disposed within the two housing members are removably attached to inner recessed cavities in the housing member by snapping male protrusions located on the tray into corresponding female recesses located on the inner surface of the recessed cavities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Kristofor M. Hallee, Ian W. Cunningham, Jonathan S. Holz
  • Publication number: 20040131435
    Abstract: A lockset drilling guide and a method of forming holes in a door are provided. The drilling guide includes a frame and at least a first opening and a second opening defined in the frame. The first opening is positioned at approximately 90 degrees to the second opening. The frame is configured for positioning on a door to facilitate the forming of openings in a door for the installation of a lockset. The method includes the steps of providing a frame having at least a first opening and a second opening defined in the frame; positioning the frame on an edge of the door; inserting a first holesaw at least partially into the first opening and drilling a first hole in the door; inserting a second holesaw at least partially into the second opening and drilling a second hole in the door; and removing the frame from the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Applicant: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: David J Trettin, Richard M Davidian, Laverne Durfee, Kristofor M Hallee
  • Publication number: 20040062618
    Abstract: A lockset drilling guide and a method of forming holes in a door are provided. The drilling guide includes a frame and at least a first opening and a second opening defined in the frame. The first opening is positioned at approximately 90 degrees to the second opening. The frame is configured for positioning on a door to facilitate the forming of openings in a door for the installation of a lockset. The method includes the steps of providing a frame having at least a first opening and a second opening defined in the frame; positioning the frame on an edge of the door; inserting a first holesaw at least partially into the first opening and drilling a first hole in the door; inserting a second holesaw at least partially into the second opening and drilling a second hole in the door; and removing the frame from the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: David J. Trettin, Richard M. Davidian, Laverne Durfee, Kristofor M. Hallee
  • Patent number: D477714
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: Ian W. Cunningham, Kristofor M. Hallee
  • Patent number: D477912
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: Ian W. Cunningham, Kristofor M. Hallee
  • Patent number: D481868
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool Company
    Inventors: Ian W. Cunningham, Kristofor M. Hallee