Patents by Inventor Leonard R. Baublitz

Leonard R. Baublitz 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: 7487872
    Abstract: A protective cover for use on one or more saw blades. An insert can be positioned on the saw blade(s). The cover is formed from a heat shrinking material that is shrunk around the saw blade(s) to provide a thin close fitting cover that protects teeth on the saw blade(s). A tag can be attached to the cover and/or saw blade(s) and/or an insert. The tag has a security device disposed thereon. The tag can be used to hang the saw blade(s) from a display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John Curtsinger, Daniel G. Findle, Leonard R. Baublitz
  • Patent number: 7155880
    Abstract: A protective cover for use on one or more saw blades. An insert can be positioned on the saw blade(s). The cover is formed from a heat shrinking material that is shrunk around the saw blade(s) to provide a thin close fitting cover that protects teeth on the saw blade(s). A tag can be attached to the cover and/or saw blade(s) and/or an insert. The tag has a security device disposed thereon. The tag can be used to hang the saw blade(s) from a display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John Curtsinger, Daniel G Findle, Leonard R Baublitz
  • Patent number: 7066327
    Abstract: A display package for presenting saw blades includes a first blister portion having a first extension portion. A second blister portion is coupled to the first blister portion and defines an inner space therebetween. The second blister portion includes a second extension portion. A first disk shaped article is disposed in the first extension portion. A second disk shaped article is disposed in the second extension portion. A separator is disposed in the inner space between the first and second articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard R. Baublitz, Ehren C. Staudt, Jonathan S. Leyfert
  • Patent number: 6994307
    Abstract: A protective cover for use on one or more saw blades. The cover is formed from a heat shrinking material that is shrunk on the saw blade(s) to provide a thin close fitting cover that protects teeth on the saw blade(s). A tag can be attached to the cover and/or saw blade(s). The tag has a security device that is spaced from the saw blade(s) to prevent interference. The tag can be used to hang the saw blade(s) from a display device. An insert card having indicia thereon can be positioned on the saw blade(s) to convey information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John Curtsinger, Daniel G. Findle, Leonard R. Baublitz
  • Patent number: 6988348
    Abstract: A protective cover for use on one or more saw blades. The cover is formed from a heat shrinking material that is shrunk on the saw blade(s) to provide a thin close fitting cover that protects teeth on the saw blade(s). A tag can be attached to the cover and/or saw blade(s). The tag has a security device that is spaced from the saw blade(s) to prevent interference. The tag can be used to hang the saw blade(s) from a display device. An insert card having indicia thereon can be positioned on the saw blade(s) to convey information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John Curtsinger, Daniel G. Findle, Leonard R. Baublitz
  • Patent number: 6910575
    Abstract: A protective cover for use on one or more saw blades. The cover is formed from a heat shrinking material that is shrunk on the saw blade(s) to provide a thin close fitting cover that protects teeth on the saw blade(s). A tag can be attached to the cover and/or saw blade(s). The tag has a security device that is spaced from the saw blade(s) to prevent interference. The tag can be used to hang the saw blade(s) from a display device. An insert card having indicia thereon can be positioned on the saw blade(s) to convey information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: John Curtsinger, Daniel G. Findle, Leonard R. Baublitz
  • Publication number: 20030196920
    Abstract: A protective cover for use on one or more saw blades. The cover is formed from a heat shrinking material that is shrunk on the saw blade(s) to provide a thin close fitting cover that protects teeth on the saw blade(s). A tag can be attached to the cover and/or saw blade(s). The tag has a security device that is spaced from the saw blade(s) to prevent interference. The tag can be used to hang the saw blade(s) from a display device. An insert card having indicia thereon can be positioned on the saw blade(s) to convey information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: John Curtsinger, Daniel G. Findle, Leonard R. Baublitz
  • Publication number: 20030102237
    Abstract: A protective cover for use on one or more saw blades. The cover is formed from a heat shrinking material that is shrunk on the saw blade(s) to provide a thin close fitting cover that protects teeth on the saw blade(s). A tag can be attached to the cover and/or saw blade(s). The tag has a security device that is spaced from the saw blade(s) to prevent interference. The tag can be used to hang the saw blade(s) from a display device. An insert card having indicia thereon can be positioned on the saw blade(s) to convey information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: John Curtsinger, Daniel G. Findle, Leonard R. Baublitz
  • Patent number: 5622258
    Abstract: An interactive packaging system is disclosed which is designed to securely support therein a product yet enable a potential purchaser thereof direct visual and tactile access to the product without the need to open the packaging. Additionally, the package includes a compartment and associated retention arrangement within which supplemental package of supplies or the like may be positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Inventors: Leonard R. Baublitz, Ronnie L. Jones, Rodney D. Dixon
  • Patent number: 5456057
    Abstract: A display package for a circular saw blade or similar article having an aperture including a paperboard display card upon which is mounted the blade or article by means of a deformable connecting member which is reusable so that the package is also used for storage of the blade or article. The display card is provided with a pocket or pouch in which a portion of the blade or article is inserted such that an area of descriptive information is visible to a perspective purchaser. A length of protective material such as clear split plastic tubing is wrapped around the periphery of the blade or article to cover at least a portion of the saw blade teeth, and a layer of shrink-wrap is applied over the entire package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: George B. Bannon, Leonard R. Baublitz, Charles E. Kalomeris, Paul J. Schweiger