Patents by Inventor Ted Andrew Kimball

Ted Andrew Kimball 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).

  • Tool incorporating a light line generating device
    Patent number: 7523558
    Abstract: A tool incorporating a device that generates a light line on a work surface such as a wall is disclosed. The device includes a housing containing a self-leveling pendulum assembly and a light source that directs a light beam along a pathway. A redirection assembly, also contained in the housing, is capable of altering the pathway of the light beam prior to exiting the housing. In use, the device selectively generates a light line on the work surface in a desired direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Black and Decker
    Inventors: Michael A. Milligan, Ted Andrew Kimball, James D. Marshall, Oleksiy P. Sergyeyenko, Robert J. B. Hobden
  • Light line generating device
    Patent number: 7513052
    Abstract: A device that generates a light line on a work surface such as a wall is disclosed. The device includes a housing containing a self-leveling pendulum assembly and a light source that directs a light beam along a pathway. A redirection assembly, also contained in the housing, is capable of altering the pathway of the light beam prior to exiting the housing. The device may further include a measuring tool responsive to rotation of the housing on the work surface. In use, the device selectively generates a light line on the work surface in a desired direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Black and Decker
    Inventors: Michael A. Milligan, Ted Andrew Kimball, Mark Slobodian, Oleksiy P. Sergyeyenko, Robert J. B. Hobden
  • Vegetation trimmer
    Patent number: D473114
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Weston J. Van Wambeke, Richard P. Rosa, Sean David Wilkinson, David S. Strong, Ted Andrew Kimball, Philip T. Cassidy, Marta J. Acuña
  • Vegetation trimmer
    Patent number: D479677
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Weston J. Van Wambeke, Richard P. Rosa, Sean David Wilkinson, David S. Strong, Ted Andrew Kimball, Philip T. Cassidy, Marta J. Acuña
  • Vegetation trimmer with housing
    Patent number: D479962
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Weston J. Van Wambeke, Ted Andrew Kimball, Richard P. Rosa, Marta J. Acuña, David S. Strong
  • Vegetation trimmer guard
    Patent number: D481596
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Weston J. Van Wambeke, Ted Andrew Kimball, Richard P. Rosa, David S. Strong, Marta J. Acuña, Philip T. Cassidy