Patents by Inventor Nick E. Achterberg

Nick E. Achterberg 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).

  • Air compressor with improved hand portability
    Patent number: 6991437
    Abstract: An air compressor package having improved stability and portability. The air compressor package is positionable in an operational position, wherein the air compressor package is positioned on a base, and a transport position, wherein the air compressor package may be more readily transported. Positioning of the air compressor package into the transport position is accomplished by rotating the air compressor about a rotational axis that is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the air tank. The air compressor package includes a protective stop configured to contact a support surface when the air compressor package is moved between the operating position and the transport position, thereby preventing slippage of the air compressor package away from the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Cherry, John Buck, Mark J. Downes, Nick E. Achterberg