Patents by Inventor Robert Skrjanc

Robert Skrjanc 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: 11958208
    Abstract: Power tools such as cutting saws with rotary powered blades are described. Also described are various accessories for tools used with cylindrical workpieces such as pipes are described. The accessories include a clamp and saw joint assembly, various quick connection assemblies between a saw and a clamping system, a plunge guide assembly, a latch plate assembly, an interlock switch, a blade guard system, and a chip management system or chip deflector. Also described are related methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Robert Skrjanc, Seth B. Bullock, Glen R. Chartier, Katherine Hall, Scott Kruepke
  • Patent number: 11938650
    Abstract: Power tools such as cutting saws with rotary powered blades are described. Also described are various accessories for tools used with cylindrical workpieces such as pipes are described. The accessories include a clamp and saw joint assembly, various quick connection assemblies between a saw and a clamping system, a plunge guide assembly, a latch plate assembly, an interlock switch, a blade guard system, and a chip management system or chip deflector. Also described are related methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Glen R. Chartier, Seth B. Bullock, Katherine Hall, Scott Kruepke, Robert Skrjanc
  • Patent number: 11904394
    Abstract: Power tools such as cutting saws with rotary powered blades are described. Also described are various accessories for tools used with cylindrical workpieces such as pipes are described. The accessories include a clamp and saw joint assembly, various quick connection assemblies between a saw and a clamping system, a plunge guide assembly, a latch plate assembly, an interlock switch, a blade guard system, and a chip management system or chip deflector. Also described are related methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Scott Kruepke, Seth B. Bullock, Glen R. Chartier, Katherine Hall, Robert Skrjanc
  • Publication number: 20240024931
    Abstract: Drain cleaning machines having various fluid management provisions are described. The various fluid management provisions serve to direct and collect fluid and debris carried with a drain cleaning cable undergoing retraction into the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Scott KRUEPKE, Glen R. CHARTIER, Robert SKRJANC
  • Patent number: 11826798
    Abstract: Drain cleaning machines having various fluid management provisions are described. The various fluid management provisions serve to direct and collect fluid and debris carried with a drain cleaning cable undergoing retraction into the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Scott Kruepke, Glen R. Chartier, Robert Skrjanc
  • Publication number: 20230294249
    Abstract: Systems for cutting cylindrical workpieces such as pipe are described. The systems include a clamping assembly and can be used in various methods. In one method, the clamping assembly and a cutting tool or saw is used on a rotating workpiece. In another method, the clamping assembly and a cutting tool or saw is used on a stationary workpiece. Also described are frames that can be secured to the clamping assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Glen R. CHARTIER, Scott KRUEPKE, Lawrence FESKANICH, JR., Katherine HALL, Donald M. EMBREE, Seth B. BULLOCK, Robert SKRJANC
  • Patent number: 11697189
    Abstract: Systems for cutting cylindrical workpieces such as pipe are described. The systems include a clamping assembly and can be used in various methods. In one method, the clamping assembly and a cutting tool or saw is used on a rotating workpiece. In another method, the clamping assembly and a cutting tool or saw is used on a stationary workpiece. Also described are frames that can be secured to the clamping assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Glen R. Chartier, Scott Kruepke, Lawrence Feskanich, Jr., Katherine Hall, Don Embree, Seth Bullock, Robert Skrjanc
  • Patent number: 11691208
    Abstract: Power tools such as cutting saws with rotary powered blades are described. Also described are various accessories for tools used with cylindrical workpieces such as pipes are described. The accessories include a clamp and saw joint assembly, various quick connection assemblies between a saw and a clamping system, a plunge guide assembly, a latch plate assembly, an interlock switch, a blade guard system, and a chip management system or chip deflector. Also described are related methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Glen R. Chartier, Scott Kruepke, Rahul Maruti Nanche, Sachin Shashikant Dakare, Vijay Raghunath Chavan, Sandeep Sidagouda Patil, Sachin Moreshwar Maske, Prasad Chatursingh Patil, Krishnarjun B. Chhatre, Santosh Shivaji Zine, Lawrence Feskanich, Jr., Seth Bullock, Robert Skrjanc, Katherine Hall
  • Patent number: 11623676
    Abstract: Wheeled transport carts are described which are configured for transporting drain cleaning equipment such as drain cleaning machines and drain cleaning cable. The carts include engagement provisions that enable a drain cleaning machine to be affixed to the cart and preclude unintended separation from the cart during use or transport. The engagement provisions also enable the drain cleaning machine to be quickly and easily separated from the cart. Also described are methods of transporting such equipment using the carts. In addition, systems of the cart(s) with various equipment are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Katherine Hall, Glen R. Chartier, Harald Krondorfer, Scott Kruepke, Robert Skrjanc
  • Patent number: 11499593
    Abstract: Various clutch adjusting assemblies for incorporating in drain cleaning machines are described. The assemblies enable adjustment or setting of a clutch in a drain cleaning machine without the use of tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Robert Skrjanc, Glen R. Chartier, Scott Kruepke, James E. Hamm, Harald Krondorfer
  • Patent number: 11298730
    Abstract: Electrical power supply cord retention systems are described. Also described are drain cleaning machines using such cord retention systems. In addition, methods of selectively retaining power cords in association with drain cleaning machines are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Scott Kruepke, Robert Skrjanc, Glen R. Chartier, Ben Azzam, Billy Yrad
  • Publication number: 20220001431
    Abstract: Various storage containers are described for retaining drain cleaning cables. Storage systems utilizing the containers with a cable guide assembly are further described. Also described are methods of using the containers and systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Glen R. CHARTIER, Robert SKRJANC, Scott KRUEPKE, Benjamin R. AZZAM
  • Patent number: 11148184
    Abstract: Various storage containers are described for retaining drain cleaning cables. Storage systems utilizing the containers with a cable guide assembly are further described. Also described are methods of using the containers and systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Glen R. Chartier, Robert Skrjanc, Scott Kruepke, Ben Azzam
  • Publication number: 20210299714
    Abstract: Drain cleaning machines having various fluid management provisions are described. The various fluid management provisions serve to direct and collect fluid and debris carried with a drain cleaning cable undergoing retraction into the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Scott KRUEPKE, Glen R. CHARTIER, Robert SKRJANC
  • Publication number: 20210260787
    Abstract: Power tools such as cutting saws with rotary powered blades are described. Also described are various accessories for tools used with cylindrical workpieces such as pipes are described. The accessories include a clamp and saw joint assembly, various quick connection assemblies between a saw and a clamping system, a plunge guide assembly, a latch plate assembly, an interlock switch, a blade guard system, and a chip management system or chip deflector. Also described are related methods of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Glen R. CHARTIER, Seth B. BULLOCK, Katherine HALL, Scott KRUEPKE, Robert SKRJANC
  • Publication number: 20210260673
    Abstract: Power tools such as cutting saws with rotary powered blades are described. Also described are various accessories for tools used with cylindrical workpieces such as pipes are described. The accessories include a clamp and saw joint assembly, various quick connection assemblies between a saw and a clamping system, a plunge guide assembly, a latch plate assembly, an interlock switch, a blade guard system, and a chip management system or chip deflector. Also described are related methods of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Scott KRUEPKE, Seth B. BULLOCK, Glen R. CHARTIER, Katherine HALL, Robert SKRJANC
  • Publication number: 20210260786
    Abstract: Power tools such as cutting saws with rotary powered blades are described. Also described are various accessories for tools used with cylindrical workpieces such as pipes are described. The accessories include a clamp and saw joint assembly, various quick connection assemblies between a saw and a clamping system, a plunge guide assembly, a latch plate assembly, an interlock switch, a blade guard system, and a chip management system or chip deflector. Also described are related methods of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Robert SKRJANC, Seth B. BULLOCK, Glen R. CHARTIER, Katherine HALL, Scott KRUEPKE
  • Patent number: 11072004
    Abstract: Drain cleaning machines having various fluid management provisions are described. The various fluid management provisions serve to direct and collect fluid and debris carried with a drain cleaning cable undergoing retraction into the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Scott Kruepke, Robert Skrjanc, Glen R. Chartier
  • Publication number: 20210087805
    Abstract: Various decoupler tools are described for disengaging drain cleaning equipment couplings. Such couplings typically include a component secured at an end of a drain cleaning cable and a cutter or other accessory used in a drain cleaning operation. The decoupler tools include one or more pins which are used to retract a spring-actuated plunger in one of the coupling components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Robert SKRJANC, Benjamin R. AZZAM, Scott KRUEPKE, Glen R. CHARTIER, Brandon MOHERMAN
  • Patent number: D919389
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Ridge Tool Company
    Inventors: Glen R. Chartier, Scott Kruepke, Robert Skrjanc