Patents by Inventor Michael Weiby

Michael Weiby 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: 20190097350
    Abstract: An apparatus for insulating electrical terminals of an electrical connection device, such as a light switch or outlet. In an example, the electrical connection device has a first outer circumference, while the apparatus has a second outer circumference that is less than the first outer circumference. The apparatus is to be fitted around the electrical connection device and be maintained thereon by an elastic force of the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Douglas A. Sanford, David G. Kotowski, Joseph Saganowich, Alan E. Zantout, Michael Weiby, Sam Peterson, Andrew Meyer
  • Patent number: 10218113
    Abstract: A charging module usable with a conductive bus having a center rail disposed intermediate a first conductive rail and a second conductive rail. The charging module has a base on which is disposed a centered electrical contact and a first plurality of electrical contacts. The centered electrical contact is arranged on the base such that the centered electrical contact will engage with the center rail when the housing is placed into a use position on the conductive bus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Weiby, James Tyrrell, Justin Cerutti, Andrew Meyer
  • Publication number: 20180090877
    Abstract: A charging module usable with a conductive bus having a center rail disposed intermediate a first conductive rail and a second conductive rail. The charging module has a base on which is disposed a centered electrical contact and a first plurality of electrical contacts. The centered electrical contact is arranged on the base such that the centered electrical contact will engage with the center rail when the housing is placed into a use position on the conductive bus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Weiby, James Tyrell, Justin Cerutti, Andrew Meyer
  • Patent number: 9682806
    Abstract: A cable lacing tie device includes a head assembly and a cable lacing tape. The head assembly being configured to retain a first portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly and having a length of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The head assembly further adapted to retain a second portion of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The methods of using the cable lacing tie devices include retaining a first portion of a cable lacing tape in a head assembly, looping the cable lacing tape around a plurality of objects, and retaining a second portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan E. Zantout, Robert W. Sutter, Michael Weiby, James Davidson
  • Patent number: 9388885
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a drive mechanism for translating rotational output from a moveable member of a rotary tool to an interchangeable attachment having a movable member. The drive mechanism includes a rotatable drive shaft sized and shaped for insertion into the rotary member of the rotary tool, a connector adapted to selectively secure the drive mechanism to the interchangeable attachment, a reciprocating drive member adapted to contact the movable member of the interchangeable attachment and to cause the movable member to move, when the interchangeable attachment is secured to the drive mechanism, and a transmission configured to translate rotation of the drive shaft into reciprocating motion of the drive member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: IDEAL Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Hartranft, Raymond R. Ferriss, Michael Weiby, Ian Rittof
  • Publication number: 20150267844
    Abstract: Cable lacing tie devices and methods of using the same are disclosed. The cable lacing tie devices include a head assembly and a cable lacing tape. The head assembly being configured to retain a first portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly and having a length of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The head assembly further adapted to retain a second portion of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The methods of using the cable lacing tie devices include retaining a first portion of a cable lacing tape in a head assembly, looping the cable lacing tape around a plurality of objects, and retaining a second portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Alan E. Zantout, Robert W. Sutter, Michael Weiby, James Davidson
  • Publication number: 20150266636
    Abstract: A cable lacing tie device includes a head assembly and a cable lacing tape. The head assembly being configured to retain a first portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly and having a length of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The head assembly further adapted to retain a second portion of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The methods of using the cable lacing tie devices include retaining a first portion of a cable lacing tape in a head assembly, looping the cable lacing tape around a plurality of objects, and retaining a second portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Alan E. Zantout, Robert W. Sutter, Michael Weiby, James Davidson
  • Publication number: 20140260720
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a drive mechanism for translating rotational output from a moveable member of a rotary tool to an interchangeable attachment having a movable member. The drive mechanism includes a rotatable drive shaft sized and shaped for insertion into the rotary member of the rotary tool, a connector adapted to selectively secure the drive mechanism to the interchangeable attachment, a reciprocating drive member adapted to contact the movable member of the interchangeable attachment and to cause the movable member to move, when the interchangeable attachment is secured to the drive mechanism, and a transmission configured to translate rotation of the drive shaft into reciprocating motion of the drive member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: IDEAL Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Hartranft, Raymond R. Ferriss, Michael Weiby, Ian Rittof
  • Patent number: 7980538
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a jig for holding a workpiece using forces provided by a clamp having a first clamping member, a second clamping member, and a connecting member operable for moving the first clamping member relative to the second clamping member. The jig includes an elongated base member and an elongated support member extending upward from the base member. The support member has a clamp engagement surface for engaging the first clamping member of the clamp, a generally vertically oriented upper surface disposed opposite of the clamp engagement surface for engaging a lateral side of the workpiece, a generally horizontally oriented support surface extending from the support member disposed below the upper surface for engaging a bottom side of the workpiece, and an aperture sized and arranged to accept the connecting member of the clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Sears Brands, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Michael Weiby
  • Patent number: D568706
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Sears Brands, LLC.
    Inventor: Michael Weiby
  • Patent number: D568707
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Sears Brands, LLC.
    Inventor: Michael Weiby