Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Tardif

Thomas A. Tardif 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: 8763504
    Abstract: A fence attachment apparatus for a table power tool equipped with an existing rip fence has a longitudinal member that includes a first side member having a top surface, a bottom surface, a cutting-side lateral surface, and a fence-side lateral surface. The longitudinal member has a bridge member that extends transversely from the first side member and connects to the first side member along a major portion of the first side member adjacent to the top surface. The fence attachment has a sliding member in sliding engagement with the top surface of the longitudinal member, where the sliding member has a top sliding surface and a bottom sliding surface. A slide mechanism is disposed between the bottom sliding surface of the sliding member and the top surface of the longitudinal member, where the slide mechanism provides longitudinal movement to the sliding member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas A. Tardif
  • Publication number: 20130205967
    Abstract: A fence attachment apparatus for a table power tool equipped with an existing rip fence has a longitudinal member that includes a first side member having a top surface, a bottom surface, a cutting-side lateral surface, and a fence-side lateral surface. The longitudinal member has a bridge member that extends transversely from the first side member and connects to the first side member along a major portion of the first side member adjacent to the top surface. The fence attachment has a sliding member in sliding engagement with the top surface of the longitudinal member, where the sliding member has a top sliding surface and a bottom sliding surface. A slide mechanism is disposed between the bottom sliding surface of the sliding member and the top surface of the longitudinal member, where the slide mechanism provides longitudinal movement to the sliding member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas A. Tardif
  • Patent number: 8434978
    Abstract: An adapter kit for use with conventional tie-down straps or ropes includes an universal hook adapter having an adapter body with an opening formed at a first body end and sized to receive one of a J-hook, a split hook or an S-hook of a conventional tie-down strap or a rope, the adapter body defining a longitudinal axis plane, and an elongated end portion connected to the adapter body opposite the first body end through a bend that positions the elongated end portion to extend from and to continue in a longitudinal direction away from the adapter body and the first body end wherein the elongated end portion is parallel to and offset from the longitudinal axis plane of the adapter body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Lock N Load Systems LLC
    Inventors: Thomas A. Tardif, Douglas J. Lambert
  • Patent number: 8403394
    Abstract: A tailgate accessory drill-less adapter for connecting a tailgate accessory to a tailgate portion of a pick-up truck includes an elongated body having a first side, a bottom edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge, the first side edge having a tailgate latch bolt slot transverse to the first side edge and through the elongated body, the slot positioned a predefined distance from the bottom edge, and an offset hook anchor having a hook portion and a hook body portion, the offset hook anchor connected to the first side adjacent to but spaced from the second side edge where the hook portion is adjustably extendable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Lock N Load Systems LLC
    Inventors: Thomas A. Tardif, Douglas J. Lambert
  • Publication number: 20120313393
    Abstract: A tailgate accessory drill-less adapter for connecting a tailgate accessory to a tailgate portion of a pick-up truck includes an elongated body having a first side, a bottom edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge, the first side edge having a tailgate latch bolt slot transverse to the first side edge and through the elongated body, the slot positioned a predefined distance from the bottom edge, and an offset hook anchor having a hook portion and a hook body portion, the offset hook anchor connected to the first side adjacent to but spaced from the second side edge where the hook portion is adjustably extendable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: LOCK N LOAD SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Thomas A. Tardif, Douglas J. Lambert
  • Publication number: 20120198661
    Abstract: An adapter kit for use with conventional tie-down straps or ropes includes an universal hook adapter having an adapter body with an opening formed at a first body end and sized to receive one of a J-hook, a split hook or an S-hook of a conventional tie-down strap or a rope, the adapter body defining a longitudinal axis plane, and an elongated end portion connected to the adapter body opposite the first body end through a bend that positions the elongated end portion to extend from and to continue in a longitudinal direction away from the adapter body and the first body end wherein the elongated end portion is parallel to and offset from the longitudinal axis plane of the adapter body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: LOCK N LOAD SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Thomas A. Tardif, Douglas J. Lambert
  • Patent number: 8182182
    Abstract: A tie-down strap system, an offset adapter for use with a tie-down strap or rope and kits therefor are disclosed. A tie-down strap system includes an adjustable tie down strap component having a first strap secured on one end to a strap adjusting mechanism and an anchor point connector on an opposite end and a second strap having a free end removably and operably connected to the strap adjusting mechanism and an anchor point connector on an opposite end, the anchor point connector includes an connector body with an opening formed at a first body end to which a strap end is secured, and an elongated end portion extending longitudinally away from the connector body for a predefined distance and offset from the plane of the connector body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Lock N Load Systems LLC
    Inventors: Thomas A. Tardif, Douglas J. Lambert
  • Publication number: 20110064535
    Abstract: A tie-down strap system, an offset adapter for use with a tie-down strap or rope and kits therefor are disclosed. A tie-down strap system includes an adjustable tie down strap component having a first strap secured on one end to a strap adjusting mechanism and an anchor point connector on an opposite end and a second strap having a free end removably and operably connected to the strap adjusting mechanism and an anchor point connector on an opposite end, the anchor point connector includes an connector body with an opening formed at a first body end to which a strap end is secured, and an elongated end portion extending longitudinally away from the connector body for a predefined distance and offset from the plane of the connector body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Lock N Load Systems LLC
    Inventors: Thomas A. Tardif, Douglas J. Lambert