Patents by Inventor Peter Domeny

Peter Domeny 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: 10632642
    Abstract: Various safety systems for power tools, and in particular table saws include detection systems for detecting a dangerous condition relative to a blade of the power tool, reaction systems for taking mitigation action in response to detection of a dangerous condition. The safety system may detect, prevent, and/or mitigate a dangerous condition associated with the power tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: POWER TOOL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Andy Butler, Brian Lamb, Chris Tacklind, Clinton Lazzari, Edward Cooper, Eric Edward Schultz, Frank Buhrmann, John Gilbert, David Titzler, William Scott, Peter Domeny
  • Publication number: 20170225351
    Abstract: Various safety systems for power tools, and in particular table saws include detection systems for detecting a dangerous condition relative to a blade of the power tool, reaction systems for taking mitigation action in response to detection of a dangerous condition. The safety system may detect, prevent, and/or mitigate a dangerous condition associated with the power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Andy Butler, Brian Lamb, Chris Tacklind, Clinton Lazzari, Edward Cooper, Eric Edward Schultz, Frank Buhrmann, John Gilbert, David Titzler, William Scott, Peter Domeny
  • Publication number: 20150075342
    Abstract: Various safety systems for power tools, and in particular table saws include detection systems for detecting a dangerous condition relative to a blade of the power tool, reaction systems for taking mitigation action in response to detection of a dangerous condition. The safety system may detect, prevent, and/or mitigate a dangerous condition associated with the power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Andy Butler, Brian Lamb, Chris Tacklind, Clinton Lazzari, Edward Cooper, Eric Edward Schultz, Frank Buhrmann, John Gilbert, David Titzler, William Scott, Peter Domeny
  • Publication number: 20150075343
    Abstract: Various safety systems for power tools, and in particular table saws include detection systems for detecting a dangerous condition relative to a blade of the power tool, reaction systems for taking mitigation action in response to detection of a dangerous condition. The safety system may detect, prevent, and/or mitigate a dangerous condition associated with the power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Andy Butler, Brian Lamb, Chris Tacklind, Clinton Lazzari, Edward Cooper, Eric Edward Schultz, Frank Buhrmann, John Gilbert, David Titzler, William Scott, Peter Domeny
  • Publication number: 20110226105
    Abstract: Various safety systems for power tools, and in particular table saws, are disclosed herein. The disclosed safety systems include detection systems for detecting a dangerous condition relative to a blade of the power tool, reaction systems for taking mitigation action in response to detection of a dangerous condition. Generally, the embodiments described herein may detect, prevent, and/or mitigate a dangerous condition associated with the power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: POWER TOOL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Andy Butler, Brian Lamb, Chris Tacklind, Clinton Lazzari, Edward Cooper, Eric Edward Schultz, Frank Buhrmann, John Gilbert, David Zler, William Scott, Peter Domeny
  • Patent number: 7814818
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention is directed to a modular saw guard system for a power saw of the type which has a table top, a rotatable circular saw blade that is vertically adjustable relative to the table top, wherein the system comprises a riving knife mechanism releasably mounted to the saw rearwardly of the blade, and being configured to be adjustable between retracted and extended positions relative to the blade, a blade guard mechanism that is releasably mounted to the riving knife mechanism and a kickback prevention mechanism that is releasably mounted to the riving knife mechanism when the riving knife mechanism is at least in its extended position, the kickback prevention mechanism being configured to engage a work piece as it is being cut by the blade and apply resistance to prevent the work piece from being expelled in the reverse direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Domeny, Mark S. Talesky, Daniel J. Williams, Thomas R. Siwek, Gary Castaldo, Alan Weir
  • Patent number: 7806032
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention is directed to a modular saw guard system for a power saw of the type which has a table top, a rotatable circular saw blade that is vertically adjustable relative to the table top, the table top having an opening through which the saw blade can extend, the blade being configured to cut a work piece as the work piece is moved forwardly from a forward position to a rearward position, wherein the system comprises a riving knife mechanism releasably mounted to the saw rearwardly of the blade, and being configured to be adjustable between retracted and extended positions relative to the blade, a blade guard mechanism that is releasably mounted to the riving knife mechanism when the riving knife mechanism is at least in its extended position, the blade guard mechanism generally covering the blade and being adjustable to enable a work piece to be moved into cutting position by the blade and a kickback prevention mechanism that is releasably mounted to the riving knife
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Alan Weir, Thomas R. Siwek, Peter Domeny, Mark S. Talesky
  • Patent number: 7600456
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention is directed to a modular saw guard system for a power saw of the type which has a table top, a rotatable circular saw blade, the table top having an opening through which the saw blade can extend, the system comprising a riving knife mounted to the saw rearwardly of the blade and having a top surface and at least one aperture near the top surface, a blade guard and kickback prevention mechanism that is releasably mounted to the riving knife, the mechanism comprising a mounting channel configured to fit on and be releasably attached to the riving knife, the blade guard portion being pivotally attached to the mounting channel, the kickback prevention portion being pivotally attached to the mounting channel; and a lever mechanism for holding the mounting channel to the riving knife and for releasing the mounting channel for removal therefrom, the lever mechanism including a movable pin member for engaging the aperture of the riving knife.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Jeremy J. Burke, Mark S. Talesky, Peter Domeny, Ravinder Voruganti, Adam S. Thomas
  • Patent number: 7437981
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention is directed to a modular saw guard system for a power saw of the type which has a table top, a rotatable circular saw blade that is vertically adjustable relative to the table top, the table top having an opening through which the saw blade can extend, the blade being configured to cut a work piece as the work piece is moved forwardly from a forward position to a rearward position, wherein the system comprises a riving knife mechanism releasably mounted to the saw rearwardly of the blade, a blade guard mechanism that is releasably mounted to the riving knife mechanism when the riving knife mechanism is at least in its extended position, and a kickback prevention mechanism that is releasably mounted to the riving knife mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Jeremy J. Burke, Mark S. Talesky, Peter Domeny, Ravinder Voruganti, Brian Taylor, Adam S. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20080022827
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention is directed to a modular saw guard system for a power saw of the type which has a table top, a rotatable circular saw blade that is vertically adjustable relative to the table top, the table top having an opening through which the saw blade can extend, the blade being configured to cut a work piece as the work piece is moved forwardly from a forward position to a rearward position, wherein the system comprises a riving knife mechanism releasably mounted to the saw rearwardly of the blade, and being configured to be adjustable between retracted and extended positions relative to the blade, a blade guard mechanism that is releasably mounted to the riving knife mechanism when the riving knife mechanism is at least in its extended position, the blade guard mechanism generally covering the blade and being adjustable to enable a work piece to be moved into cutting position by the blade and a kickback prevention mechanism that is releasably mounted to the riving knife
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Alan Weir, Thomas Siwek, Peter Domeny, Mark Talesky
  • Publication number: 20070277661
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention is directed to a modular saw guard system for a power saw of the type which has a table top, a rotatable circular saw blade that is vertically adjustable relative to the table top, the table top having an opening through which the saw blade can extend, the blade being configured to cut a work piece as the work piece is moved forwardly from a forward position to a rearward position, wherein the system comprises a riving knife mechanism releasably mounted to the saw rearwardly of the blade, and being configured to be adjustable between retracted and extended positions relative to the blade, a blade guard mechanism that is releasably mounted to the riving knife mechanism when the riving knife mechanism is at least in its extended position, the blade guard mechanism generally covering the blade and being adjustable to enable a work piece to be moved into cutting position by the blade and a kickback prevention mechanism that is releasably mounted to the riving knife
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Peter Domeny, Mark Talesky, Daniel Williams, Thomas Siwek, Gary Castaldo, Alan Weir
  • Publication number: 20070113715
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention is directed to a modular saw guard system for a power saw of the type which has a table top, a rotatable circular saw blade, the table top having an opening through which the saw blade can extend, the system comprising a riving knife mounted to the saw rearwardly of the blade and having a top surface and at least one aperture near the top surface, a blade guard and kickback prevention mechanism that is releasably mounted to the riving knife, the mechanism comprising a mounting channel configured to fit on and be releasably attached to the riving knife, the blade guard portion being pivotally attached to the mounting channel, the kickback prevention portion being pivotally attached to the mounting channel; and a lever mechanism for holding the mounting channel to the riving knife and for releasing the mounting channel for removal therefrom, the lever mechanism including a movable pin member for engaging the aperture of the riving knife.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Jeremy Burke, Mark Talesky, Peter Domeny, Ravinder Voruganti, Adam Thomas
  • Publication number: 20070113714
    Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention is directed to a modular saw guard system for a power saw of the type which has a table top, a rotatable circular saw blade that is vertically adjustable relative to the table top, the table top having an opening through which the saw blade can extend, the blade being configured to cut a work piece as the work piece is moved forwardly from a forward position to a rearward position, wherein the system comprises a riving knife mechanism releasably mounted to the saw rearwardly of the blade, and being configured to be adjustable between retracted and extended positions relative to the blade, a blade guard mechanism that is releasably mounted to the riving knife mechanism when the riving knife mechanism is at least in its extended position, the blade guard mechanism generally covering the blade and being adjustable to enable a work piece to be moved into cutting position by the blade and a kickback prevention mechanism that is releasably mounted to the riving knife
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Inventors: Jeremy Burke, Mark Talesky, Peter Domeny, Ravinder Voruganti, Brian Taylor, Adam Thomas
  • Patent number: 7168973
    Abstract: A retaining system including a power cord retaining system and a cord plug retaining system for use with a power tool. The power cord retaining system is configured for accommodating an extension cord and includes a cord capture formation for retaining the extension cord disposed on the tool, and a cord channel disposed on the tool and configured for supporting a loop of the cord substantially along an arc defined by the loop. In the preferred embodiment, the cord capture formation defines an enclosed aperture for retaining the cord at two points, and the cord channel defines a semi-circular arc for supporting the cord loop substantially along its apex. The plug retaining system is configured for maintaining electrical continuity between the plug and the receptacle and includes a contact portion for engaging a plug or a cord, and an attachment device for attaching the contact portion to the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Credo Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Z. Wascow, Robert Hollis, Jason Schickerling, William H. Schultz, Peter Domeny
  • Patent number: 7125277
    Abstract: A retaining system including a power cord retaining system and a cord plug retaining system for use with a power tool. The power cord retaining system is configured for accommodating an extension cord and includes a cord capture formation for retaining the extension cord disposed on the tool, and a cord channel disposed on the tool and configured for supporting a loop of the cord substantially along an arc defined by the loop. In the preferred embodiment, the cord capture formation defines an enclosed aperture for retaining the cord at two points, and the cord channel defines a semi-circular arc for supporting the cord loop substantially along its apex. The plug retaining system is configured for maintaining electrical continuity between the plug and the receptacle and includes a contact portion for engaging a plug or a cord, and an attachment device for attaching the contact portion to the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Credo Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Z. Wascow, Robert Hollis, Jason Schickerling, William H. Schultz, Peter Domeny
  • Patent number: 7021955
    Abstract: A retaining system including a power cord retaining system and a cord plug retaining system for use with a power tool. The power cord retaining system is configured for accommodating an extension cord and includes a cord capture formation for retaining the extension cord disposed on the tool, and a cord channel disposed on the tool and configured for supporting a loop of the cord substantially along an arc defined by the loop. In the preferred embodiment, the cord capture formation defines an enclosed aperture for retaining the cord at two points, and the cord channel defines a semi-circular arc for supporting the cord loop substantially along its apex. The plug retaining system is configured for maintaining electrical continuity between the plug and the receptacle and includes a contact portion for engaging a plug or a cord, and an attachment device for attaching the contact portion to the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Credo Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Z. Wascow, Robert Hollis, Jason Schickerling, William H. Schultz, Peter Domeny
  • Publication number: 20060057882
    Abstract: A retaining system including a power cord retaining system and a cord plug retaining system for use with a power tool. The power cord retaining system is configured for accommodating an extension cord and includes a cord capture formation for retaining the extension cord disposed on the tool, and a cord channel disposed on the tool and configured for supporting a loop of the cord substantially along an arc defined by the loop. In the preferred embodiment, the cord capture formation defines an enclosed aperture for retaining the cord at two points, and the cord channel defines a semi-circular arc for supporting the cord loop substantially along its apex. The plug retaining system is configured for maintaining electrical continuity between the plug and the receptacle and includes a contact portion for engaging a plug or a cord, and an attachment device for attaching the contact portion to the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Wascow, Robert Hollis, Jason Schickerling, William Schultz, Peter Domeny
  • Publication number: 20040166730
    Abstract: A retaining system including a power cord retaining system and a cord plug retaining system for use with a power tool. The power cord retaining system is configured for accommodating an extension cord and includes a cord capture formation for retaining the extension cord disposed on the tool, and a cord channel disposed on the tool and configured for supporting a loop of the cord substantially along an arc defined by the loop. In the preferred embodiment, the cord capture formation defines an enclosed aperture for retaining the cord at two points, and the cord channel defines a semi-circular arc for supporting the cord loop substantially along its apex. The plug retaining system is configured for maintaining electrical continuity between the plug and the receptacle and includes a contact portion for engaging a plug or a cord, and an attachment device for attaching the contact portion to the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Applicant: Credo Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Z. Wascow, Robert Hollis, Jason Schickerling, William H. Schultz, Peter Domeny
  • Patent number: 6769338
    Abstract: A bevel miter saw is provided having a switch handle that is ergonomically rotatable to a selected predetermined position as provided by a detent mechanism. An embodiment of the detent mechanism includes a detent member having radially directed slots, and a detent pin movable in a generally radial direction relative to the slots. Furthermore, a safety feature is provided wherein the detent pin is mounted to a lever including a projection that obstructs a trigger switch in the handle when the detent pin is not engaged in one of the detent slots so that the handle could rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Credo Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth N. Svetlik, Mark Kuras, Peter Domeny, Abbas Javanshad
  • Patent number: 6753490
    Abstract: The present invention is for an ambidextrous lockout switch system for use with a power tool. With the system of the present invention in place, a multi-step process must be carried out before the power tool can be activated. The system is adapted for the process to be carried out with either a left or a right hand. The present invention includes a handle body having a switch trigger or lever blockable by a barrier. The barrier is movable with either a left of a right lockout button, with the right lockout button being operably linked to the left lockout button. The system includes also a spring, which is mechanically coupled to the barrier. The spring effectively restores the barrier to a position in which the barrier blocks actuation of the switch trigger or lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: S-B Power Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Svetlik, Peter Domeny