Patents by Inventor Thomas R. Kaye, Jr.
Thomas R. Kaye, Jr. 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).
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Patent number: 8763258Abstract: A portable band saw includes a serviceable/replaceable bumper system for allowing the band saw to be easily repaired if damaged from being dropped. An auxiliary handle is adjustably mounted to the band saw and is releasable from its position if subjected to a large force so as to avoid damage to the handle and tool housing. An adjustable guide shoe includes a toolless adjustment. The front and rear section of the band saw are disposed on opposite sides of a polymeric field case. Compression rods are used to isolate compression forces from the polymeric field case. An electric box assembly including a plastic component box is disposed between the field case and a front section of the band saw. A crash guard is mounted adjacent to the field case and includes a sight guide along an edge thereof and a rear blade guard formed integrally therewith.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Philip T. Miller, David R. Beers, Spencer G. Maid, Paul S. White, Dennis A. Bush, William F. Gallagher, Thomas R. Kaye, Jr., Paul J. Korick, Timothy J. Seeley, Dennis J. Gulbin, Jr., Jason R. Melvin
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Publication number: 20140035242Abstract: A combination kit includes an oscillating power tool and accessory. The tool includes a housing, motor, transmission to convert rotational motion to oscillating motion, output spindle, and accessory attachment mechanism. The mechanism has a first clamping face with projections, a second clamping face, and a central post. The accessory includes a working end, an opposite rear end, and a fitment adjacent the rear end. The fitment includes a generally U-shaped opening open at the rear end that receives the post, a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the U-shaped opening, and a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the U-shaped opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventors: Thomas R. Kaye, JR., James R. Niblett
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Publication number: 20140017000Abstract: An accessory for coupling to an attachment mechanism of an oscillating power tool includes a working end, an opposite rear end, and a fitment portion adjacent the rear end portion. The fitment portion includes a generally U-shaped opening having a central portion and a rearward portion open to the rear end, and configured to receive a post of a tool clamping mechanism. The fitment portion further includes a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the central portion, a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the central portion. The central portion, the first plurality of openings, and the second plurality of openings are configured to couple the fitment portion to a plurality of different configurations of attachment mechanisms for oscillating power tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventors: Thomas R. Kaye, JR., James R. Niblett
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Publication number: 20140015207Abstract: An accessory for coupling to an attachment mechanism of an oscillating power tool includes a working end, an opposite rear end, and a fitment portion adjacent the rear end portion. The fitment portion includes a generally U-shaped opening open at the rear end and in communication with a central opening to receive a post of a tool clamping mechanism. The fitment portion further includes a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the central opening, a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the central opening. The central opening, the first plurality of openings, and the second plurality of openings are configured to couple the fitment portion to a plurality of different configurations of attachment mechanisms for oscillating power tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventors: Thomas R. Kaye, JR., James R. Niblett
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Publication number: 20120000053Abstract: A method of positioning a shoe member and a keel assembly relative to a housing of a jigsaw is provided. The method may include securing the keel assembly to the housing so that the keel assembly extends from the housing beyond the shoe member. The housing and the keel assembly may be pivoted relative to the shoe member in a manner such that a position of the housing relative to the keel assembly remains unchanged. A portion of the keel assembly may be uncoupled from the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Louis A. Gibbons, John S. Vantran, Mark E. Robson, Timothy McKay, Brent A. Kuehne, Terry L. Turner, Michael F. Cannaliato, Thomas R. Kaye, JR.
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Patent number: 8069761Abstract: A saw with a base assembly, a table pivotably attached to the base assembly, a housing pivotably attached to the table, at least one rail slidably connected to the housing, and a saw assembly disposed on the at least one rail. The saw assembly includes a motor, and a blade driven by the motor. The saw also includes a dust collector attached to the saw assembly, the dust collector having a tube that extends through the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2006Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Brunson, Frederick R. Bean, Craig A. Oktavec, Daryl S. Meredith, Thomas R. Kaye, Jr., James R. Parks, Lee M. Brendel
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Patent number: 8033026Abstract: A jigsaw includes a housing containing a motor activated by a trigger assembly. A shoe member is pivotally connected to the housing of the jigsaw and establishes an angle therebetween. The jigsaw includes a keel assembly includes a blade member that generally extends from the housing beyond the shoe member. The keel assembly remains generally in line with the housing as the angle between the shoe member and the housing varies. The jigsaw also includes a latch assembly capable of retaining and releasing the keel assembly from the housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2007Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Louis A. Gibbons, John S. Vantran, Mark E. Robson, Timothy McKay, Brent A. Kuehne, Terry L. Turner, Michael F. Cannaliato, Thomas R. Kaye, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090265943Abstract: A portable band saw includes a serviceable/replaceable bumper system for allowing the band saw to be easily repaired if damaged from being dropped. An auxiliary handle is adjustably mounted to the band saw and is releasable from its position if subjected to a large force so as to avoid damage to the handle and tool housing. An adjustable guide shoe includes a toolless adjustment. The front and rear section of the band saw are disposed on opposite sides of a polymeric field case. Compression rods are used to isolate compression forces from the polymeric field case. An electric box assembly including a plastic component box is disposed between the field case and a front section of the band saw. A crash guard is mounted adjacent to the field case and includes a sight guide along an edge thereof and a rear blade guard formed integrally therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Philip T. Miller, David R. Beers, Spencer G. Maid, Paul S. White, Dennis A. Bush, William F. Gallagher, Thomas R. Kaye, JR., Paul J. Korick, Timothy J. Seeley, Dennis J. Gulbin, JR., Jason R. Melvin
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Publication number: 20090249933Abstract: The miter saw has a base assembly, a rotatable table rotatably disposed on the base assembly, a saw assembly rotatably supported by the table, and a bevel lock assembly for locking the rotational position of the saw assembly relative to the table.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2009Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventors: Thomas R. Kaye, JR., Craig A. Oktavec, Daryl S. Meredith, Stephanie L. Vogel, Lee M. Brendel, Brian P. Wattenbach
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Publication number: 20090120258Abstract: The miter saw includes a base assembly, a rotatable table rotatably connected to the base assembly and having a plane, a saw assembly including a motor and a blade disposed on an arbor, and a pivot arm pivotally attached to the table and supporting the saw assembly. The motor preferably drives a belt, which drives a first gear. The first gear meshes with an idler gear, which in turn meshes with a gear disposed on the arbor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Daryl S. Meredith, Thomas R. Kaye, JR., Thomas Trevor Bludis, Maria I. Kenyon, William R. Stumpf, Michael L. O'Banion, Craig A. Oktavec, Stuart J. Wright, Mark E. Brunson, Carrie L. Puschmann
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Publication number: 20090077816Abstract: A jigsaw includes a housing containing a motor activated by a trigger assembly. A shoe member is pivotally connected to the housing of the jigsaw and establishes an angle therebetween. The jigsaw includes a keel assembly includes a blade member that generally extends from the housing beyond the shoe member. The keel assembly remains generally in line with the housing as the angle between the shoe member and the housing varies. The jigsaw also includes a latch assembly capable of retaining and releasing the keel assembly from the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2007Publication date: March 26, 2009Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Louis A. Gibbons, John S. Vantran, Mark E. Robson, Timothy McKay, Brent A. Kuehne, Terry L. Turner, Michael F. Cannaliato, Thomas R. Kaye, JR.
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Patent number: 7252027Abstract: The miter saw includes a base assembly, a rotatable table rotatably connected to the base assembly and having a plane, a saw assembly including a motor and a blade disposed on an arbor, and a pivot arm pivotally attached to the table and supporting the saw assembly. The motor preferably drives a belt, which drives a first gear. The first gear meshes with an idler gear, which in turn meshes with a gear disposed on the arbor.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2002Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Daryl S. Meredith, Thomas R. Kaye, Jr., Thomas Trevor Bludis, Maria I. Kenyon, William R. Stumpf, Michael L. O'Banion, Craig A. Oktavec, Stuart J. Wright, Mark E. Brunson, Carrie L. Puschmann
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Patent number: 6470778Abstract: An improved dust collector for a power tool is employed. The dust collector includes a main body and a first nozzle portion connected to the main body, wherein the first nozzle portion is disposable on the power tool so that, when the main body receives saw dust, a substantial portion of the saw dust travels through the first nozzle portion. Preferably, the main body has a wide front inlet and a rear portion narrower than the front inlet. The main body may also have top, bottom and side walls connecting the front inlet to the rear portion. The first nozzle portion is preferably connected to the bottom wall. A second nozzle portion may also be connected to the rear portion of the main body.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1999Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Thomas R. Kaye, Jr., Adan Ayala
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Patent number: D454577Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2001Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Daryl S. Meredith, Thomas R. Kaye, Jr., Craig A. Oktavec, Mark E. Brunson, Maria I. Kenyon, Trevor T. Bludis, Stuart J. Wright
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Patent number: D390766Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1997Date of Patent: February 17, 1998Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Scott Price, Thomas R. Kaye, Jr., Robert P. Welsh
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Patent number: D400215Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1997Date of Patent: October 27, 1998Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Scott Price, John W. Miller, Daryl S. Meredith, Thomas R. Kaye, Jr., William R. Stumpf, Mark E. Brunson, Robert P. Welsh
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Patent number: D421267Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1998Date of Patent: February 29, 2000Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Scott Price, John W. Miller, Daryl S. Meredith, Thomas R. Kaye, Jr., William R. Stumpf, Mark E. Brunson, Robert P. Welsh
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Patent number: D706595Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Thomas R. Kaye, Jr., James R. Niblett