Patents by Inventor Peter J. Kopec

Peter J. Kopec 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: 7047585
    Abstract: A power tool in accordance with the invention includes a housing having a handle connected to the housing in at least one position and extending about the rear of the housing with first and second end portions positioned at least in part off the sides of the housing such that the handle allows an operator a range of locations about the housing to facilitate an effective two-handed grip to maintain control over the power tool. The power tool may include an actuator, such as a switch, to regulate power supplied to the tool's motor, and may automatically shift to deactivate the power tool when an unintentional impact above a predetermined magnitude is received by the power tool. The power tool may also include a recess for maintaining an accessory tool and may be designed so that it is both statically and dynamically balanced in order to provide a balanced tool both at rest and during operation, and in order to reduce the amount of vibration experienced by an operator during use of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: WMH Tool Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher T. Boyer, John T. Gerritsen, Mark R. Lytell, Joel G. Delman, Peter J. Kopec
  • Patent number: 6960040
    Abstract: A package assembly or kit can be used in conjunction with storing and dispensing adhesive materials. The package assembly can include an enclosure in which an applicator and a container may be positioned. The container contains adhesive material. The enclosure may include a base and a cover. The base preferably includes one or more cavities, with at least one applicator disposed in one of the cavities. Further, the container may be disposed in another of the cavities. The cover may be provided with a plurality of wells. The container may include a restrictor positioned within a neck of the container. The restrictor is provided to limit the volume of adhesive material retained in an absorbent end of an applicator such as a swab. The package assembly can be provided in a sterilized condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Closure Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Keith R. D'Alessio, Gary F. Prokop, Leonard F. Czuba, Carl E. Behrend, Peter J. Kopec
  • Patent number: 6802416
    Abstract: A package assembly or kit can be used in conjunction with storing and dispensing adhesive materials. The package assembly can include an enclosure in which an applicator and a container may be positioned. The container contains adhesive material. The enclosure may include a base and a cover. The base preferably includes one or more cavities, with at least one applicator disposed in one of the cavities. Further, the container may be disposed in another of the cavities. The cover may be provided with a plurality of wells. The container may include a restrictor positioned within a neck of the container. The restrictor is provided to limit the volume of adhesive material retained in an absorbent end of an applicator such as a swab. The package assembly can be provided in a sterilized condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Closure Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Keith R. D'Alessio, Gary F. Prokop, Leonard F. Czuba, Carl F. Behrend, Peter J. Kopec, Upvan Narang, Gabriel N. Szabo, Anthony S. Voiers, Cheryl A. Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20040026282
    Abstract: A package assembly or kit can be used in conjunction with storing and dispensing adhesive materials. The package assembly can include an enclosure in which an applicator and a container may be positioned. The container contains adhesive material. The enclosure may include a base and a cover. The base preferably includes one or more cavities, with at least one applicator disposed in one of the cavities. Further, the container may be disposed in another of the cavities. The cover may be provided with a plurality of wells. The container may include a restrictor positioned within a neck of the container. The restrictor is provided to limit the volume of adhesive material retained in an absorbent end of an applicator such as a swab. The package assembly can be provided in a sterilized condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Applicant: Closure Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Keith R. D'Alessio, Gary F. Prokop, Leonard F. Czuba, Carl E. Behrend, Peter J. Kopec
  • Publication number: 20030182749
    Abstract: A power tool in accordance with the invention includes a housing having a handle connected to the housing in at least one position and extending about the rear of the housing with first and second end portions positioned at least in part off the sides of the housing such that the handle allows an operator a range of locations about the housing to facilitate an effective two-handed grip to maintain control over the power tool. The power tool may include an actuator, such as a switch, to regulate power supplied to the tool's motor, and may automatically shift to deactivate the power tool when an unintentional impact above a predetermined magnitude is received by the power tool. The power tool may also include a recess for maintaining an accessory tool and may be designed so that it is both statically and dynamically balanced in order to provide a balanced tool both at rest and during operation, and in order to reduce the amount of vibration experienced by an operator during use of the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Christopher T. Boyer, John T. Gerritsen, Mark R. Lytell, Joel G. Delman, Peter J. Kopec
  • Publication number: 20020048480
    Abstract: A package assembly or kit can be used in conjunction with storing and dispensing adhesive materials. The package assembly can include an enclosure in which an applicator and a container may be positioned. The container contains adhesive material. The enclosure may include a base and a cover. The base preferably includes one or more cavities, with at least one applicator disposed in one of the cavities. Further, the container may be disposed in another of the cavities. The cover may be provided with a plurality of wells. The container may include a restrictor positioned within a neck of the container. The restrictor is provided to limit the volume of adhesive material retained in an absorbent end of an applicator such as a swab. The package assembly can be provided in a sterilized condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Applicant: Closure Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Keith R. D'Alessio, Gary F. Prokop, Leonard F. Czuba, Carl E. Behrend, Peter J. Kopec
  • Patent number: 6372313
    Abstract: A package assembly or kit can be used in conjunction with storing and dispensing adhesive materials. The package assembly includes an enclosure in which an applicator and a container may be positioned. The container contains adhesive material. The enclosure may include a base and a cover. The base preferably includes one or more cavities, with at least one applicator disposed in one of the cavities. Further, the container may be disposed in another of the cavities. The cover may be provided with a plurality of wells. The container may include a restrictor positioned within a neck of the container. The restrictor is provided to limit the volume of adhesive material retained in an absorbent end of an applicator such as a swab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Closure Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Keith R. D'Alessio, Gary F. Prokop, Leonard F. Czuba, Carl E. Behrend, Peter J. Kopec
  • Patent number: D474087
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: WMH Tool Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher T. Boyer, Joel G. Delman, Peter J. Kopec