Patents by Inventor Thomas Costello-Saile

Thomas Costello-Saile 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).

  • Method and mechanism for power tool lock-off
    Patent number: 8723060
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein present forms of a method and mechanism for a power tool lock-off, wherein accidental activation of the power tool may be inhibited. Pressing a lock-off release button on the tool housing induces a locking member to move from a first position to a second position, allowing a trigger to access a power switch within the housing. Various forms and methods of lock-off mechanisms are enabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Jon James Parrinello, Thomas Costello-Saile
  • METHOD AND MECHANISM FOR POWER TOOL LOCK-OFF
    Publication number: 20130161161
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein present forms of a method and mechanism for a power tool lock-off, wherein accidental activation of the power tool may be inhibited. Pressing a lock-off release button on the tool housing induces a locking member to move from a first position to a second position, allowing a trigger to access a power switch within the housing. Various forms and methods of lock-off mechanisms are enabled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventors: Jon James Parrinello, Thomas Costello-Saile