Patents by Inventor Timothy Baker
Timothy Baker 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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Publication number: 20100170538Abstract: A debris removal attachment for use with a hand-held power tool. The attachment includes an extension shaft, a first impeller coupled to the extension shaft, and a housing provided adjacent the first impeller. The rotation of the first impeller is configured to generate a pressure differential sufficient to draw debris into the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventors: Timothy Baker, Josh Barhitte, Barry Jacobs, Harald Krondorfer
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Patent number: 7677281Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a power router tool having an output shaft with a mechanism for attaching a working tool for engaging a work portion for performing a work operation thereon, comprising a generally cylindrical housing having a motor therein configured to drive the output shaft during operation, the housing having a nose portion from which the output shaft extends and a rear end portion opposite the nose portion, at least one switch in the housing operatively connected to the motor for controlling the operation thereof, an adjustable and removable depth guide mounted to the nose portion of the housing, the depth guide having an axial portion that is generally parallel to the output shaft and an end portion that is generally perpendicular to the output shaft, the axial and end portions having a construction that provided minimal visual obstruction during use.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2007Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Timothy Baker, Michael Beruscha, David Clarke, Robert Glenn, Kevin Wasielewski
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Publication number: 20090317023Abstract: A liquid waste handling container is described. Hot cooking grease and other liquid wastes can be difficult to handle. A container which can withstand the heat and other properties of such wastes is contemplated. The container is configured with an open top, front and back sides having downwardly and inwardly sloping edges, and a closed bottom. The closed bottom can be dimensioned for receipt inside the top of a garbage disposal in a sink or in a stand device so as to be securely held in an upright position. Once the container is filled, the top can be sealed. The filled and sealed container can be easily and safely moved and placed in a waste receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Timothy Baker, Susan Baker
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Publication number: 20090273130Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a fixture assembly that is capable of holding work pieces such tiles of various sizes in various positions in a manner which enables freehand cutting. Various embodiments include a main fixture having a working top surface area that includes strategically placed cylindrical openings that are configured to receive easily manipulated tile holding clamps, various dogs that can be removably secured to the fixture in order to place tiles in a desirable position to be held during a cutting operations. The fixture is light weight and is easily transportable to a jobsite and has the capability of storing the clamps, dogs, marking instruments and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicants: CREDO TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Sam Armstrong, Peter Denley, Timothy Baker, Jie Liu, Loren Doppelt, Dale S. DiIulio, Scott Micoley, Ronald Bradbery
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Patent number: 7568288Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the preferred invention comprises a right angle attachment for a power hand tool of the type which has a generally cylindrical elongated housing with a motor contained within the housing or case and the motor having an output shaft that extends from the nose end of the hand tool. The attachment has a housing with a mounting end that fits on the nose end portion of the tool housing, with the housing having an input shaft and an output shaft that are operably coupled together by bevel gears attached to each shaft. A magnet is mounted on the output shaft near an electric circuit located within the housing for producing current that drives the LED's. Since the magnet and the circuit are inside the housing, a lens is provided in the housing adjacent the light producing device for emitting light to the exterior of the housing and toward the tool attached to the distal end.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2003Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Credo Technology CorporationInventor: Timothy Baker
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Publication number: 20090165892Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a power router tool having an output shaft with a mechanism for attaching a working tool for engaging a work portion for performing a work operation thereon, comprising a generally cylindrical housing having a motor therein configured to drive the output shaft during operation, the housing having a nose portion from which the output shaft extends and a rear end portion opposite the nose portion, at least one switch in the housing operatively connected to the motor for controlling the operation thereof, an adjustable and removable depth guide mounted to the nose portion of the housing, the depth guide having an axial portion that is generally parallel to the output shaft and an end portion that is generally perpendicular to the output shaft, the axial and end portions having a construction that provided minimal visual obstruction during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: Timothy Baker, Michael Beruscha, David Clarke, Robert Glenn, Kevin Wasielewski
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Patent number: 7424768Abstract: A power tool having a handle includes a first member configured to selectively engage a housing of a power tool and a second member provided adjacent the first member and movable between a first position and a second position. A portion of the second member restricts movement of the first member when the second member is in the first position and the portion of the second member does not restrict movement of the first member when the second member is in the second position such that the first member may be moved to disengage the power tool housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2005Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignees: Credo Technology Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Michael Beruscha, Daniel Williams, Timothy Baker, Francisco Lopez, David Clarke, Brad Baber, Joshua Barhitte
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Publication number: 20070213215Abstract: There is provided a dual-sided thermal medium which comprises a thermally-resistant substrate including a first side and a second side, a first coating on the first side of the substrate including at least one thermal color imaging component, and a second coating on the second side of the substrate including at least two thermal color imaging components, wherein the thermal resistance of the substrate is sufficient to prevent heat applied to one of the first coating and the second coating from imaging at least one thermal color imaging component of the other of the first coating and the second coating. Also provided are a dual-sided direct thermal printer, dual-sided thermal printing system, and method to image the dual-sided thermal medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2006Publication date: September 13, 2007Inventors: David Dashiell, Simon McCouaig, Marcia Dressler, Timothy Baker, Gerard Mullen
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Publication number: 20070062005Abstract: A power tool having a handle includes a first member configured to selectively engage a housing of a power tool and a second member provided adjacent the first member and movable between a first position and a second position. A portion of the second member restricts movement of the first member when the second member is in the first position and the portion of the second member does not restrict movement of the first member when the second member is in the second position such that the first member may be moved to disengage the power tool housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2005Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventors: Michael Beruscha, Daniel Williams, Timothy Baker, Francisco Lopez, David Clarke, Brad Baber, Joshua Barhitte
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Patent number: 7080964Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a tool chuck for a power hand tool of the type which has a generally cylindrical elongated housing with a motor contained within the housing or case and the motor having an output shaft that extends from the nose end of the hand tool, and which has one or more light producing devices located at its nose end for illuminating the work area during operation. The preferred embodiment of the tool chuck has an annular cylindrical light transmitting portion on the outside of the chuck body portion for transmitting light toward a tool bit held by the tool chuck. The preferred embodiment may have an inwardly oriented front end surface to direct the transmitted light toward the axis of the tool bit and may have an outer layer of resilient material to facilitate easy gripping of the tool chuck to tighten or loosen a tool bit.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2003Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Credo Technology CorporationInventors: Jonathan G. Riley, Timothy Baker, Ernest Fischer
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Publication number: 20060151302Abstract: A metering discharge bed for a belt-driven roller conveyor is provided by a second section of rollers positioned downstream of a first section of rollers, the rollers being carried for rotation between opposed side frames. The rollers in the second section are of the same diameter as those in the first section and include two driven rollers that define the opposite ends of the second section. Each of the driven rollers has a drive roller associated therewith which is selectively engageable with the drive belt and has the same diameter as the rollers in the first and second section. Each of the drive rollers has a collar of a diameter greater than that of the rollers in the first and second section, and is linked to its driven roller by at least one belt trained about the driven roller and the collar.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2005Publication date: July 13, 2006Inventor: Timothy Baker
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Patent number: 7052382Abstract: The preferred embodiment of a rotary hand tool attachment is intended for coupling to a rotary power hand tool of the type that has a housing with a substantially cylindrical nose portion and a motor having an output shaft with a mounting coupling for receiving a drive shaft extending forwardly therefrom. The attachment includes a housing having an output shaft configured to drive a rotating tool, and an input shaft configured to couple with the drive shaft so that the motor output shaft, drive shaft and input shaft are aligned on a common axis. The housing also includes a mounting collar with a substantially cylindrical inside surface that is sized to slidably and snugly engage the nose portion. Additionally, a thin annular cylindrical layer of resilient material is disposed between the cylindrical inside surface of the housing and the nose portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2003Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Credo Technology CorporationInventor: Timothy Baker
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Publication number: 20060035753Abstract: A device that measures the position of a sliding seat used in rowing, canoeing or kayaking. Digitally encoded strips are fixed to the boat and sensors are fixed to a sliding seat such that the sensors detect the encoded strips. A microprocessor analyses the sensor outputs and determines the seat position. The seat position is transmitted from the seat to the boat or other location via a non contact link such as radio.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventor: Timothy Baker
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Patent number: 6952590Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing a multi-channel, multi-user wireless intercom, comprising a plurality of multi-channel wireless transceiver radios configured to form a radio unit. Each user in a group of users employs a radio unit to communicate with other users in the group. Users may selectively communicate with another user or broadcast simultaneously to all users in the group. Additionally, subnets between users may be formed where communications take place among a number of selected users comprising less than the entire group of users. Receive and transmit audio combiners are employed such that users can hear communications traffic on one or more channels and transmit on one or more channels, simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2002Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air ForceInventors: David J. Legare, F. Robert Falbo, Paul E. Sargent, Timothy A. Baker
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Publication number: 20050048884Abstract: The preferred embodiment of a rotary hand tool attachment is intended for coupling to a rotary power hand tool of the type that has a housing with a substantially cylindrical nose portion and a motor having an output shaft with a mounting coupling for receiving a drive shaft extending forwardly therefrom. The attachment includes a housing having an output shaft configured to drive a rotating tool, and an input shaft configured to couple with the drive shaft so that the motor output shaft, drive shaft and input shaft are aligned on a common axis. The housing also includes a mounting collar with a substantially cylindrical inside surface that is sized to slidably and snugly engage the nose portion. Additionally, a thin annular cylindrical layer of resilient material is disposed between the cylindrical inside surface of the housing and the nose portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2003Publication date: March 3, 2005Inventor: Timothy Baker
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Publication number: 20050047878Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a tool chuck for a power hand tool of the type which has a generally cylindrical elongated housing with a motor contained within the housing or case and the motor having an output shaft that extends from the nose end of the hand tool, and which has one or more light producing devices located at its nose end for illuminating the work area during operation. The preferred embodiment of the tool chuck has an annular cylindrical light transmitting portion on the outside of the chuck body portion for transmitting light toward a tool bit held by the tool chuck. The preferred embodiment may have an inwardly oriented front end surface to direct the transmitted light toward the axis of the tool bit and may have an outer layer of resilient material to facilitate easy gripping of the tool chuck to tighten or loosen a tool bit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2003Publication date: March 3, 2005Inventors: Jonathan Riley, Timothy Baker, Ernest Fischer
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Publication number: 20050044728Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the preferred invention comprises a right angle attachment for a power hand tool of the type which has a generally cylindrical elongated housing with a motor contained within the housing or case and the motor having an output shaft that extends from the nose end of the hand tool. The attachment has a housing with a mounting end that fits on the nose end portion of the tool housing, with the housing having an input shaft and an output shaft that are operably coupled together by bevel gears attached to each shaft. A magnet is mounted on the output shaft near an electric circuit located within the housing for producing current that drives the LED's.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2003Publication date: March 3, 2005Inventor: Timothy Baker
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Publication number: 20050009458Abstract: An angle attachment for a rotary power tool includes a first assembly including a first shaft and a first gear and a second assembly including a second shaft and a second gear. The second gear engages the first gear and the central longitudinal axis of the second shaft is not collinear or parallel to the central longitudinal axis of the first shaft. The angle attachment further includes a member configured for removable coupling to a motor shaft of a rotary power tool and for removable coupling with the first assembly. At least a portion of the member is configured for insertion into a component of the first assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2004Publication date: January 13, 2005Inventors: Al Uzumcu, Scott Adler, Brian Albrecht, Timothy Baker
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Publication number: 20030207694Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing a multi-channel, multi-user wireless intercom, comprising a plurality of multi-channel wireless transceiver radios configured to form a radio unit. Each user in a group of users employs a radio unit to communicate with other users in the group. Users may selectively communicate with another user or broadcast simultaneously to all users in the group. Additionally, subnets between users may be formed where communications take place among a number of selected users comprising less than the entire group of users. Receive and transmit audio combiners are employed such that users can hear communications traffic on one or more channels and transmit on one or more channels, simultaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2002Publication date: November 6, 2003Inventors: David J. Legare, F. Robert Falbo, Paul E. Sargent, Timothy A. Baker
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Patent number: D619436Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Timothy Baker, Michael Beruscha, David Clarke, Robert Glenn, Kevin Wasielewski