Patents by Inventor Vera Maras

Vera Maras 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: 7484736
    Abstract: A rotary tool accessory includes a body defining an axis of rotation and having a work piece contacting surface and a drive portion. The body has defined therein a body opening including a first opening portion and a second opening portion. The rotary tool accessory further includes an insert located within at least the second body opening. The first opening portion is contained within a space during rotation of the body about the axis. Both the drive portion and the second opening portion are advanced through a path during rotation of the body about the axis, the path being located outside of the space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Allemann, Edward G. Ennis, Vera Maras, Jose Nieto
  • Patent number: 7387563
    Abstract: A mandrel and accessory and related combination for use with a rotary tool are disclosed. For instance, the mandrel and accessory combination includes a mandrel assembly and an accessory. The mandrel assembly includes (i) a shaft component defining an axis and having a first portion configured to be received in a chuck of a power tool, and a second portion having a first shaft tooth and a second shaft tooth each extending in a perpendicular manner with respect to the axis, and (ii) a collar component defining a passage through which the shaft component extends, the collar component having a first collar tooth and a second collar tooth. The accessory includes an outer wall structure defining a circular outer periphery; and an inner wall structure defining a coupling opening. The accessory is configured to be releasably coupled to the mandrel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Allemann, Edward G. Ennis, Vera Maras, Jose Nieto, Bradley J. Albrecht, Simon C. Dirnberger, Alan S. Kremzar, Michael C. Mayer, Alexandria L. Merritt, Amanda B. Raffurty
  • Publication number: 20070018413
    Abstract: A rotary tool accessory includes a body defining an axis of rotation and having a work piece contacting surface and a drive portion. The body has defined therein a body opening including a first opening portion and a second opening portion. The rotary tool accessory further includes an insert located within at least the second body opening. The first opening portion is contained within a space during rotation of the body about the axis. Both the drive portion and the second opening portion are advanced through a path during rotation of the body about the axis, the path being located outside of the space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Applicants: Credo Technology Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Markus Allemann, Edward Ennis, Vera Maras, Jose Nieto
  • Publication number: 20070021044
    Abstract: A mandrel and accessory and related combination for use with a rotary tool are disclosed. For instance, the mandrel and accessory combination includes a mandrel assembly and an accessory. The mandrel assembly includes (i) a shaft component defining an axis and having a first portion configured to be received in a chuck of a power tool, and a second portion having a first shaft tooth and a second shaft tooth each extending in a perpendicular manner with respect to the axis, and (ii) a collar component defining a passage through which the shaft component extends, the collar component having a first collar tooth and a second collar tooth. The accessory includes an outer wall structure defining a circular outer periphery; and an inner wall structure defining a coupling opening. The accessory is configured to be releasably coupled to the mandrel assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Markus Allemann, Edward Ennis, Vera Maras, Jose Nieto, Bradley Albrecht, Simon Dirnberger, Alan Kremzar, Michael Mayer, Alexandria Merritt, Amanda Raffurty