Patents by Inventor Robert Welsh

Robert Welsh 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: 10980226
    Abstract: A moving decoy that better captures the natural movements of a goose or similar game bird in critical aspects, most notably, the characteristic, highly flexible goose neck and the wagging of the tail is provided. The invention provides an improved set of neck vertebrae for use in this application and may operate as integrated into the rest of the decoy or as a modular neck modular neck may be attached to a variety of different decoys. Actuation of the neck may be provided by self-contained electrical motor and power unit in the latter case. In an alternative embodiment remote access of the neck may be provided by cables run between the decoy and a remote location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Inventors: John Fick, Jose Alvarez, Sam Hanson, Scott Schnering, Joseph Stoffel, Robert Welsh, Kevin Duban, Karl Goetsch, Adam Hunger, Connor Olson, Will Peckham
  • Publication number: 20190183112
    Abstract: A moving decoy that better captures the natural movements of a goose or similar game bird in critical aspects, most notably, the characteristic, highly flexible goose neck and the wagging of the tail is provided. The invention provides an improved set of neck vertebrae for use in this application and may operate as integrated into the rest of the decoy or as a modular neck modular neck may be attached to a variety of different decoys. Actuation of the neck may be provided by self-contained electrical motor and power unit in the latter case. In an alternative embodiment remote access of the neck may be provided by cables run between the decoy and a remote location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: John Fick, Jose Alvarez, Sam Hanson, Scott Schnering, Joseph Stoffel, Robert Welsh, Kevin Duban, Karl Goetsch, Adam Hunger, Connor Olson, Will Peckham
  • Publication number: 20080017004
    Abstract: The table saw disclosed herein includes a table, a saw assembly pivotally attached to the table, the saw assembly comprising an arbor movable relative to the table, a bevel shaft operatively connected to the saw assembly for pivoting the saw assembly, and a height shaft operatively connected to the saw assembly for moving the arbor relative to the table, wherein distance between the height shaft and the table is larger than distance between the bevel shaft and the table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: James Parks, Robert Gehret, William Stumpf, Frederick Bean, Daniel Puzio, Michael O'Banion, Lewis Rohr, Robert Welsh, Carl Merhar, Scott Livingston, David Duncanson, Adan Ayala
  • Publication number: 20070245869
    Abstract: A table saw has a base assembly, a table assembly supported by the base assembly, and a saw assembly supported by at least one of the table assembly and the base assembly. The saw assembly includes a saw blade extending through the table assembly. The base assembly has at least one tube connected to the table assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Welsh, Kathy DiPasquale, Daniel Lopano, John Buck, Carl Merhar, Yung Chang, Nicholas Achterberg
  • Publication number: 20070174214
    Abstract: Methods and systems for managing a plurality of alerts. One system can include a fraud management module operative to receive a plurality of alerts from a plurality of fraud detection tools and to process the plurality of alerts, each of the plurality of alerts indicating potentially fraudulent activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Welsh, Robert Evans, Traci Larson, Terry Gedemer, Brenda Carlson, James LeTourneau
  • Publication number: 20070122292
    Abstract: An air compressor assembly can include a support structure with a compressor mechanism, at least one fluid tank, a pair of wheels, and a handle attached thereto. The air compressor assembly can be configured with the compressor mechanism having a perpendicular orientation relative to the at least one fluid tank so as to provide a relatively narrow assembly and to facilitate servicing and/or maintenance of the assembly. Furthermore, the wheels and handle can be configured so that the assembly can be relatively easily located in a balanced transport position. Additionally, an accessory support plate can be attached to the top of the assembly to serve as a dolly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Etter, Timothy Smith, Robert Welsh, John Buck, Frederick Morgan, Chad Hanson, James Vintzel
  • Publication number: 20070084323
    Abstract: A table saw including a base, a main table supported by the base, first and second rails attached to the table, a sliding table fixedly attached to the rails and sliding along the longitudinal axis of the rails and a cross-cut table slidably movable in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rails. The cross-cut table may be adjusted to ensure movement parallel to a blade protruding from the main table. An improved miter gauge assembly is also disclosed. An improved fence assembly is further disclosed herein. In addition, a table saw having an improved panel and leg construction is disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Inventors: James Parks, Robert Gehret, Scott Livingston, Michael O'Banion, Robert Welsh, William Taylor, Todd Huston, Edwin Zehr, Scott Stropkay, David Weissburg, Mark Nichols, William Stumpf, Lewis Rohr, Henry Tew, Thomas Paladino, Paul Eichelberger, David Duncanson, Jerry Holleman, Adan Ayala
  • Publication number: 20060207685
    Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a beam, legs for supporting the beam, and at least one bracket having first and second surfaces for contacting respective first and second sides of the beam, wherein the second surface is movable between a first position contacting the second side of the beam, and a second position not contacting the second side of the beam. A spring biases the second surface towards the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Welsh, Thomas Sommerville
  • Publication number: 20060090816
    Abstract: A power planer having a base, a carriage assembly and a height scale. The carriage assembly includes a cutterhead that may be adjustably positioned relative to a datum that is defined by the base. The height scale has a rotary scale that rotates in response to movement of the carriage assembly relative to the base. A value of a displayed portion of the rotary scale is related to a distance between the cutterhead and the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Barry Wixey, Robert Welsh, David Wikle, David Doss
  • Publication number: 20060075862
    Abstract: A table saw including a base, a main table supported by the base, first and second rails attached to the table, a sliding table fixedly attached to the rails and sliding along the longitudinal axis of the rails and a cross-cut table slidably movable in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rails. The cross-cut table may be adjusted to ensure movement parallel to a blade protruding from the main table. An improved miter gauge assembly is also disclosed. An improved fence assembly is further disclosed herein. In addition, a table saw having an improved panel and leg construction is disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: James Parks, Robert Gehret, Scott Livingston, Michael O'Banion, Robert Welsh, William Taylor, Todd Huston, Edwin Zehr, Scott Stropkay, David Weissburg, Mark Nichols, William Stumpf, Lewis Rohr, Henry Tew, Thomas Paladino, Paul Eichelberger, David Duncanson, Jerry Holleman, Adan Ayala
  • Publication number: 20060011038
    Abstract: A power tool having a fixed table, a rotatable table rotatably disposed on the fixed table, and a saw assembly supported by the rotatable table. A miter lock assembly includes a housing attached to the rotatable table, and a knob engaging the housing. The location of the rotatable table relative to the fixed table is locked when the knob is moved along a direction substantially perpendicular to at least one of the fixed table and the rotatable table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Gehret, Paul Embree, Robert Welsh
  • Publication number: 20050235793
    Abstract: A table saw guard assembly for guarding a blade on a table saw is provided. The table saw guard assembly includes a support structure and a hood assembly including at least one of a front curtain, first side curtain, second side curtain and top curtain, wherein each of said curtains are independently moveable and/or removable from the hood assembly. Furthermore, a table saw guard assembly is provided including a quick release mechanism for connecting the hood assembly to the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: Michael O'Banion, Warren Ceroll, James Parks, Robert Berry, Robert Welsh, Daniel Puzio, Michael Agronin, Philip Miller, Robert Opsitos, Andrew Seman, John Horky, James Bascom, Todd Huston, Matthew Webster, Adan Ayala
  • Publication number: 20050188807
    Abstract: The table saw disclosed herein includes a table, a saw assembly pivotally attached to the table, the saw assembly comprising an arbor movable relative to the table, a bevel shaft operatively connected to the saw assembly for pivoting the saw assembly, and a height shaft operatively connected to the saw assembly for moving the arbor relative to the table, wherein distance between the height shaft and the table is larger than distance between the bevel shaft and the table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: James Parks, Robert Gehret, William Stumpf, Frederick Bean, Daniel Puzio, Michael O'Banion, Lewis Rohr, Robert Welsh, Carl Merhar,, Scott Livingston, David Duncanson, Adan Ayala
  • Publication number: 20050076972
    Abstract: A power tool having a base assembly with a first portion, which defines an upper surface, and a second portion that defines a lower surface. The first and second portions may be castings and are coupled to one another without machining the upper surface of the first portion or the lower surface of the second portion. After assembly of the base portion, the upper surface of the second portion is machined to define a flat reference surface. Construction of the power tool in this manner provides a robust base assembly that is relatively inexpensive to manufacture. A related method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventors: Barry Wixey, Robert Welsh, David Wikle, David Doss
  • Publication number: 20050022901
    Abstract: A planing machine including a base, at least two support columns disposed on the base, and a carriage assembly carrying a cutterhead. The carriage assembly may be mounted on the support columns. At least one of the base and the carriage assembly is movable vertically towards the other of the base and the carriage assembly. The planing machine may have panel mounted on at least one one of the base and the carriage assembly and extending between the carriage assembly and the base housing for preventing user contact with the cutterhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventors: Allison Smith, Jyh Lin, Todd Huston, David Wikle, Robert Welsh, Daniel Montague, Larry Albert, Barry Wixey, Bor Chuang, Leo Chang, Chin Chi
  • Publication number: 20040168328
    Abstract: A multiple orientation hand saw is provided including a plurality of blade mounting configurations including a first blade mounting section for supporting a blade in a vertical orientation on the handle and a second blade mounting section for supporting the blade in a cross-cutting orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Rickey J. Thomas, Robert Welsh
  • Patent number: 5941061
    Abstract: An aircraft propulsive power unit comprises an engine, a nacelle structure which houses the engine and which includes displaceable nacelle portions which form a forward part of the nacelle structure and which take up operational positions in which a forward end of each nacelle portion forms part of an intake opening which leads to an intake barrel which is located upstream of the engine for the supply of intake air to the engine and which is secured to a forward component of the engine. Each displaceable nacelle portion includes a lipskin structure which has rearwardly extending outer and inner lipskin edge portions, and further includes an outer main skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Short Brothers PLC
    Inventors: Philip David Sherry, Robert Welsh, Kenneth Henry Johnson
  • Patent number: D501780
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Rickey J. Thomas, Robert Welsh
  • Patent number: D523722
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Welsh
  • Patent number: D478263
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Welsh