Patents by Inventor Mark A. McLean

Mark A. McLean 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: 20060169116
    Abstract: A device for cutting pieces of material comprising a base, a bridge assembly and a lever arm. The bridge assembly includes a gear assembly operatively connected to the base. The lever arm is coupled to the gear assembly, and a linking member is coupled to the gear assembly; A material clamp is operatively connected to the linking member, and a cutting blade is operatively connected to the linking member. The movement of the lever arm of the first position towards the second position results in the gear assembly and the linking member cooperating to cause the material clamp to move towards the base and affix the position of pieces of material located between the base and the material clamp. The cutting blade comes into contact with and severs the pieces of material after the position of the pieces of material has been fixed by the material clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Mark McLean, William Schulz, Jason Wolf
  • Patent number: 7011008
    Abstract: A device for cutting pieces of material comprising a base, a bridge assembly and a lever arm. The bridge assembly includes a gear assembly operatively connected to the base. The lever arm is coupled to the gear assembly, and a linking member is coupled to the gear assembly; A material clamp is operatively connected to the linking member, and a cutting blade is operatively connected to the linking member. The movement of the lever arm of the first position towards the second position results in the gear assembly and the linking member cooperating to cause the material clamp to move towards the base and affix the position of pieces of material located between the base and the material clamp. The cutting blade comes into contact with and severs the pieces of material after the position of the pieces of material has been fixed by the material clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Alterra Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. McLean, William J. Schulz, Jason Wolf
  • Patent number: 6951058
    Abstract: A shape cutting system for cutting a material having a surface. The shape cutting system includes a cutting unit and at least one template. The cutting unit includes a frame, a blade adjustment assembly and a blade assembly are coupled to the frame. The blade assembly is positioned at least partially within the frame such that a longitudinal axis of the blade assembly is substantially perpendicular to a lower support surface of the frame. The blade assembly includes a blade retainer and a blade connected to the retainer. The blade adjustment assembly is positioned on a neck which is rotatable relative to the frame. A user is capable of accessing and replacing the blade assembly without altering the position of the blade adjustment assembly relative to the neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Alterra Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. McLean, Jason Wolf, Christopher R. Carlson, William J. Schulz, Jamieson Foght
  • Publication number: 20050188864
    Abstract: A texture tool comprising a body to which is coupled an upper cap and a lower cap. A ball holder fits in a socket defined by the body and the lower cap. The ball holder includes a plurality of balls which come into contact with a sheet of material to be embossed or imprinted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Mark McLean, Kevin Schmidt, Marcia Werner, Jason Wolf, Robert Cornell, Tiffany Broecker
  • Publication number: 20050044733
    Abstract: A shape cutting system for cutting a material having a surface. The shape cutting system includes a cutting unit and at least one template. The cutting unit includes a frame, a blade adjustment assembly and a blade assembly are coupled to the frame. The blade assembly is positioned at least partially within the frame such that a longitudinal axis of the blade assembly is substantially perpendicular to a lower support surface of the frame. The blade assembly includes a blade retainer and a blade connected to the retainer. The blade adjustment assembly is positioned on a neck which is rotatable relative to the frame. A user is capable of accessing and replacing the blade assembly without altering the position of the blade adjustment assembly relative to the neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Mark McLean, Jason Wolf, Christopher Carlson, William Schulz, Jamieson Foght
  • Patent number: 6813839
    Abstract: A shape cutting system for cutting a material having a surface. The shape cutting system includes a cutting unit and at least one template. The cutting unit includes a frame, a blade adjustment assembly and a blade assembly are couple to the frame. The blade assembly is positioned at least partially within the frame such that a longitudinal axis of the blade assembly is subtantially perpendicular to a lower support surface of the frame. The blade assembly includes a blade retainer and a blade connected to the retainer. The blade adjustment assembly is positioned on a neck which is rotatable relative to the frame. A user is capable of accessing and replacing the blade assembly without altering the position of the blade adjustment assembly relative to the neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Alterra Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. McLean, Jason Wolf, Christopher R. Carlson, William J. Schulz, Jamieson Foght
  • Publication number: 20040148794
    Abstract: A shape cutting system for cutting a material having a surface. The shape cutting system includes a cutting unit and at least one template. The cutting unit includes a frame, a blade adjustment assembly and a blade assembly are coupled to the frame. The blade assembly is positioned at least partially within the frame such that a longitudinal axis of the blade assembly is substantially perpendicular to a lower support surface of the frame. The blade assembly includes a blade retainer and a blade connected to the retainer. The blade adjustment assembly is positioned on a neck which is rotatable relative to the frame. A user is capable of accessing and replacing the blade assembly without altering the position of the blade adjustment assembly relative to the neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Applicant: Alterra Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. McLean, Jason Wolf, Christopher R. Carlson, William J. Schulz, Jamieson Foght
  • Publication number: 20040149108
    Abstract: An improved craft trimmer assembly for cutting material such as paper and card stock. The improved craft trimmer assembly includes a cartridge assembly that is removably connected to a base. The cartridge assembly comprises a cartridge and a sleigh, with a blade fitting within the cartridge. The improved craft trimmer also includes a measuring arm that is rotatably connected to the bottom of the craft trimmer board. The measuring arm includes a raised surface which aligns flush with an interchangeable plate on the top of the craft trimmer board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Applicant: Fiskars Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. McLean, William J. Schulz, Jason Wolf
  • Publication number: 20040089126
    Abstract: A device for cutting pieces of material comprising a base, a bridge assembly and a lever arm. The bridge assembly includes a gear assembly operatively connected to the base. The lever arm is coupled to the gear assembly, and a linking member is coupled to the gear assembly; A material clamp is operatively connected to the linking member, and a cutting blade is operatively connected to the linking member. The movement of the lever arm of the first position towards the second position results in the gear assembly and the linking member cooperating to cause the material clamp to move towards the base and affix the position of pieces of material located between the base and the material clamp. The cutting blade comes into contact with and severs the pieces of material after the position of the pieces of material has been fixed by the material clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Applicant: ALTERRA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark A. McLean, William J. Schulz, Jason Wolf
  • Patent number: D503324
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: Alterra Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Robert Carlson, Mark A. McLean
  • Patent number: D503880
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. McLean
  • Patent number: D505054
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Alterra Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. McLean, Jason Wolf, Christopher Robert Carlson
  • Patent number: D513577
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Alterra Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. McLean, Jason Wolf, Christopher Robert Carlson
  • Patent number: D514908
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. McLean
  • Patent number: D519796
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany Broecker, Jeremy Knopow, Mark A. McLean, Kevin Schmidt, Marcia Werner, Jason Wolf, Robert Cornell
  • Patent number: D532268
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. McLean
  • Patent number: D537310
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. McLean
  • Patent number: D543817
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark A. McLean
  • Patent number: D499318
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Alterra Holdings Corporation
    Inventor: Mark A. McLean
  • Patent number: D499325
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Alterra Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. McLean, William J. Schulz