Patents by Inventor Thomas H. Kessler

Thomas H. Kessler 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: 7827663
    Abstract: A pipe gripper includes an adjustable throat for receiving a pipe and a bore having an unbroken inner circumference that exceeds 180 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Inventors: Robert D Cook, Thomas H Kessler
  • Patent number: 7523533
    Abstract: A pipe joiner includes a power assembly and first and second attachment retainers, each retainer configured to accept a pipe claw. A frame supports the first and second attachment retainers. The power assembly is coupled to the frame in such a manner that operating the power assembly draws the retainers toward one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Inventors: Robert D Cook, Thomas H Kessler
  • Publication number: 20080010799
    Abstract: A pipe gripper includes an adjustable throat for receiving a pipe and a bore having an unbroken inner circumference that exceeds 180 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: Pro-Pipe Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Cook, Thomas H. Kessler
  • Patent number: 7111826
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a sleeve comprising a nub, the sleeve sized to receive a bar. The apparatus further includes a movable spindle with a bracket. The bracket is sized to fit over either of the bar and the nub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Inventors: Robert D. Cook, Thomas H. Kessler
  • Patent number: 6948754
    Abstract: An operating mechanism for selectively extending and retracting a slide-out section of a vehicle. The mechanism includes a vertically extending support member fixable relative to a vehicle body. The support member having an upper edge. At least one pair of rollers are rotatably mounted to the support member. Each roller of the at least one pair of rollers have a radially outwardly facing surface, and at least a portion of the radially outwardly facing surface extends above the support member upper edge. A rail member for supporting the slide-out section engages the at least one pair of rollers for slidable movement between an extended position and a retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Actuant Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy J. Huffman, Thomas H. Kessler, William H. Benetreu
  • Patent number: 6769669
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a sleeve sized to receive a bar, the sleeve having a nub. The apparatus includes a movable assembly including a spindle, a drive axle to receive the chuck of a drill, and a bracket, the bracket sized to fit over either of the bar and the nub. A power relay of the apparatus receives a power cord of the drill and applies power from an electrical source to the power cord of the drill upon the operation of a power relay switch. A retainer, separate from the movable assembly, retains a drill power switch in an ON position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Cookie Industries
    Inventors: Robert D. Cook, Thomas H. Kessler
  • Publication number: 20040124651
    Abstract: An operating mechanism for selectively extending and retracting a slide-out section of a vehicle. The mechanism includes a vertically extending support member fixable relative to a vehicle body. The support member having an upper edge. At least one pair of rollers are rotatably mounted to the support member. Each roller of the at least one pair of rollers have a radially outwardly facing surface, and at least a portion of the radially outwardly facing surface extends above the support member upper edge. A rail member for supporting the slide-out section engages the at least one pair of rollers for slidable movement between an extended position and a retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Timothy J. Huffman, Thomas H. Kessler, William H. Benetreu
  • Publication number: 20030098450
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a sleeve sized to receive a bar, the sleeve having a nub. The apparatus includes a movable assembly including a spindle, a drive axle to receive the chuck of a drill, and a bracket, the bracket sized to fit over either of the bar and the nub. A power relay of the apparatus receives a power cord of the drill and applies power from an electrical source to the power cord of the drill upon the operation of a power relay switch. A retainer, separate from the movable assembly, retains a drill power switch in an ON position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventors: Robert D. Cook, Thomas H. Kessler
  • Publication number: 20030075711
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a sleeve comprising a nub, the sleeve sized to receive a bar. The apparatus further includes a movable spindle with a bracket. The bracket is sized to fit over either of the bar and the nub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Robert D. Cook, Thomas H. Kessler