Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Thacker

Thomas M. Thacker 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).

  • Guide bar track extension method and apparatus
    Patent number: 8375835
    Abstract: A guide bar track extension method and apparatus. A machining table has a table surface terminating at a side thereof, the surface defining a table perimeter, and a slot for a guide bar. A guide bar extension mechanism is cooperatively adapted with the table for detachably mounting to the side of the table. The guide bar extension mechanism includes an adjustment mechanism providing for lateral adjustment of the guide bar extension mechanism relative to the axis. The adjustment mechanism includes two opposed guiding members adapted to contact the guide bar outside the table perimeter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Inventor: Thomas M. Thacker
  • Guide bar track extension method and apparatus
    Publication number: 20100000387
    Abstract: A guide bar track extension method and apparatus. A machining table has a table surface terminating at a side thereof, the surface defining a table perimeter, and a slot for a guide bar. A guide bar extension mechanism is cooperatively adapted with the table for detachably mounting to the side of the table. The guide bar extension mechanism includes an adjustment mechanism providing for lateral adjustment of the guide bar extension mechanism relative to the axis. The adjustment mechanism includes two opposed guiding members adapted to contact the guide bar outside the table perimeter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventor: Thomas M. Thacker