Patents by Inventor Steven McKeithen

Steven McKeithen 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).

  • Dust collection arrangement for a miter saw
    Patent number: 7222560
    Abstract: A miter saw includes a base, a table rotatably attached to the base, a support housing connected to the table, a saw assembly connected to the support housing, the saw assembly comprising a pivot arm, an upper blade guard connected to the pivot arm, a motor attached to the upper blade guard, and a blade driven by the motor, and a dust collector having a main body, wherein at least one slot is disposed on the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Parks, Brian P. Wattenbach, Steven McKeithen, James H. Stiles, III
  • Chain saw with tool-less chain tensioner and guide bar lock
    Patent number: 7155832
    Abstract: A chain saw includes an engine, a chassis, and a clutch cover. A guide bar is adjustable relative to the chassis and the clutch cover, but stationary while in a secured position. An adjustment arrangement moves the guide bar to tension a chain, and includes a member operatively connected to the bar, intermeshed drive components to move the bar, and a manually engaged member that is operated without use of any tool. A guide bar securing arrangement has a knob rotatable between a tightened and loosened positions. In the loosened position, the guide bar may be adjusted. A knob handle of the securing arrangement is pivotable between a stowed position and an operation position. A lock arrangement, associated with the knob and knob handle, includes portions that cooperate to prevent the knob from rotating when the knob handle is in the stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Warfel, Steven McKeithen, Dennis Zapanata, William B. Keeton
  • Chain saw with tool-less chain tensioner and guide bar lock
    Publication number: 20060196058
    Abstract: A chain saw includes an engine, a chassis, and a clutch cover. A guide bar is adjustable relative to the chassis and the clutch cover, but stationary while in a secured position. An adjustment arrangement moves the guide bar to tension a chain, and includes a member operatively connected to the bar, intermeshed drive components to move the bar, and a manually engaged member that is operated without use of any tool. A guide bar securing arrangement has a knob rotatable between a tightened and loosened positions. In the loosened position, the guide bar may be adjusted. A knob handle of the securing arrangement is pivotable between a stowed position and an operation position. A lock arrangement, associated with the knob and knob handle, includes portions that cooperate to prevent the knob from rotating when the knob handle is in the stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Applicant: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Warfel, Steven McKeithen, Dennis Zapanata, William Keeton
  • Dust collection arrangement for a miter saw
    Publication number: 20050229757
    Abstract: A miter saw includes a base, a table rotatably attached to the base, a support housing connected to the table, a saw assembly connected to the support housing, the saw assembly comprising a pivot arm, an upper blade guard connected to the pivot arm, a motor attached to the upper blade guard, and a blade driven by the motor, and a dust collector having a main body, wherein at least one slot is disposed on the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: James Parks, Brian Wattenbach, Steven McKeithen, James Stiles
  • Dust collection arrangement for a miter saw
    Publication number: 20040103769
    Abstract: A miter saw includes a base, a table rotatably attached to the base, a support housing connected to the table, a saw assembly connected to the support housing, the saw assembly comprising a pivot arm, an upper blade guard connected to the pivot arm, a motor attached to the upper blade guard, and a blade driven by the motor, and a dust collector having a main body, wherein at least one slot is disposed on the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: James R. Parks, Brian P. Wattenbach, Steven McKeithen, James H. Stiles