Patents by Inventor William C. Buck
William C. Buck 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: 11958180Abstract: A rotary tool assembly includes a main body, a motor disposed in the main body, and a power source coupled to the main body. The power source being configured to provide electrical power to the motor. A rotary tool attached to the main body. The rotary tool configured to be actuated by the motor. A first bit storage area disposed on the main body. The first bit storage area being configured to receive a first bit. A second bit storage area disposed on the main body. The second bit storage area being configured to receive a second bit.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2019Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GPInventors: Benjamin A Gaddis, Jesse J. Jerabek, Jacob F. Creasman, Clinton C. Thackery, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, William C. Buck, Eric K. Frazier
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Publication number: 20200368892Abstract: A rotary tool assembly includes a main body, a motor disposed in the main body, and a power source coupled to the main body. The power source being configured to provide electrical power to the motor. A rotary tool attached to the main body. The rotary tool configured to be actuated by the motor. A first bit storage area disposed on the main body. The first bit storage area being configured to receive a first bit. A second bit storage area disposed on the main body. The second bit storage area being configured to receive a second bit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2019Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Benjamin A. Gaddis, Jesse J. Jerabek, Jacob F. Creasman, Clinton C. Thackery, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, William C. Buck, Eric K. Frazier
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Publication number: 20200070329Abstract: A pressing tool includes a housing, first and second jaws at least partially disposed in the housing, the first and second jaws being pivotal respective to a portion of the housing, a motor supported within the housing, an output shaft driven by the motor, the output shaft including a threaded portion, and a roller carriage including a threaded bore in which the output shaft is received such that rotation of the output shaft advances or retracts the roller carriage to pivot the jaws.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: William C. Buck, Todd E. Woodhams, Julia H. Moylan, Brent N. Gregorich
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Patent number: 9636818Abstract: A transmission assembly for operably coupling an input member to an output member includes a first cycloidal gear stage having a first gear ratio and a second cycloidal gear stage having a second gear ratio different than the first gear ratio. The transmission assembly also includes a shifting mechanism for selectively driving the output member with one of the first cycloidal gear stage and the second cycloidal gear stage.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: TECHTRONIC POWER TOOLS TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: Addison C. Kierspe, Kyle D. Turner, Kirton W. Neipp, Leonid D. Kapanzhi, William C. Buck
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Publication number: 20160046012Abstract: A transmission assembly for operably coupling an input member to an output member includes a first cycloidal gear stage having a first gear ratio and a second cycloidal gear stage having a second gear ratio different than the first gear ratio. The transmission assembly also includes a shifting mechanism for selectively driving the output member with one of the first cycloidal gear stage and the second cycloidal gear stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: Addison C. Kierspe, Kyle D. Turner, Kirton W. Neipp, Leonid D. Kapanzhi, William C. Buck
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Patent number: 9217492Abstract: A transmission assembly for operably coupling an input member to an output member includes a first cycloidal gear stage having a first gear ratio and a second cycloidal gear stage having a second gear ratio different than the first gear ratio. The transmission assembly also includes a shifting mechanism for selectively driving the output member with one of the first cycloidal gear stage and the second cycloidal gear stage.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: Addison C. Kierspe, Kyle D. Turner, Kirton W. Neipp, Leonid D. Kapanzhi, William C. Buck
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Publication number: 20150148175Abstract: A transmission assembly for operably coupling an input member to an output member includes a first cycloidal gear stage having a first gear ratio and a second cycloidal gear stage having a second gear ratio different than the first gear ratio. The transmission assembly also includes a shifting mechanism for selectively driving the output member with one of the first cycloidal gear stage and the second cycloidal gear stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Addison C. Kierspe, Kyle D. Turner, Kirton W. Neipp, Leonid D. Kapanzhi, William C. Buck
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Patent number: 8727681Abstract: A chuck including a body having a tail section defining an annular shoulder and a nose section having an axial bore and angularly disposed passageways intersecting the axial bore. An O-ring is disposed in the annular shoulder and a plurality of jaws is slidably positioned in the passageways. A nut is rotatably mounted on the body in engagement with threads on the jaws. A first sleeve and a second sleeve each define a gripping surface thereon and one of the first and second sleeves is axially reciprocal on the body. The one of the first and second sleeves defines an annular groove on an inner surface thereof having a first shoulder and a second shoulder. The O-ring is received in the groove such that axial motion of the one of the first and the second sleeve is limited by abutment of the O-ring with said first and second shoulders.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2013Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Apex Brands, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Wayne Steadings, William C. Buck, Christopher B. Barton
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Patent number: 8371779Abstract: A chuck including a body having a tail section defining an annular shoulder and a nose section having an axial bore and angularly disposed passageways intersecting the axial bore. An O-ring is disposed in the annular shoulder and a plurality of jaws is slidably positioned in the passageways. A nut is rotatably mounted on the body in engagement with threads on the jaws. A first sleeve and a second sleeve each define a gripping surface thereon and one of the first and second sleeves is axially reciprocal on the body. The one of the first and second sleeves defines an annular groove on an inner surface thereof having a first shoulder and a second shoulder. The O-ring is received in the groove such that axial motion of the one of the first and the second sleeve is limited by abutment of the O-ring with said first and second shoulders.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Jacobs Chuck Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Stephen W. Steadings, William C. Buck, Christopher B. Barton
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Publication number: 20110266757Abstract: A chuck including a body having a tail section defining an annular shoulder and a nose section having an axial bore and angularly disposed passageways intersecting the axial bore. An O-ring is disposed in the annular shoulder and a plurality of jaws is slidably positioned in the passageways. A nut is rotatably mounted on the body in engagement with threads on the jaws. A first sleeve and a second sleeve each define a gripping surface thereon and one of the first and second sleeves is axially reciprocal on the body. The one of the first and second sleeves defines an annular groove on an inner surface thereof having a first shoulder and a second shoulder. The O-ring is received in the groove such that axial motion of the one of the first and the second sleeve is limited by abutment of the O-ring with said first and second shoulders.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: JACOBS CHUCK MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Stephen W. Steadings, William C. Buck, Christopher B. Barton
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Patent number: 7976253Abstract: A chuck for use with a manual or powered driver having a housing and a rotatable drive shaft extending therefrom is provided. The chuck includes a generally cylindrical body member having a nose section and a tail section. Each of a plurality of jaws is slidably positioned in one of a plurality of angularly disposed passageways in the body. Each jaw has a jaw face formed on one side thereof and threads formed on the opposite side thereof. A nut is rotatably mounted on the body in engagement with the jaw threads so that rotation of the nut moves the jaws axially within the passageways. A locking member, in a first axial position, is rotatable with respect to the driver housing. In a second axial position, it operatively engages the housing and the nut so that the locking member is rotationally held to the housing and the nut so that the nut is rotationally held to the housing. The locking member is axially reciprocal between the first axial position and the second axial position.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2010Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Jacobs Chuck Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Stephen W. Steadings, William C. Buck, Christopher B. Barton
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Publication number: 20100187775Abstract: A chuck for use with a manual or powered driver having a housing and a rotatable drive shaft extending therefrom is provided. The chuck includes a generally cylindrical body member having a nose section and a tail section. Each of a plurality of jaws is slidably positioned in one of a plurality of angularly disposed passageways in the body. Each jaw has a jaw face formed on one side thereof and threads formed on the opposite side thereof. A nut is rotatably mounted on the body in engagement with the jaw threads so that rotation of the nut moves the jaws axially within the passageways. A locking member, in a first axial position, is rotatable with respect to the driver housing. In a second axial position, it operatively engages the housing and the nut so that the locking member is rotationally held to the housing and the nut so that the nut is rotationally held to the housing. The locking member is axially reciprocal between the first axial position and the second axial position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: JACOBS CHUCK MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Stephen W. Steadings, William C. Buck, Christopher B. Barton
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Patent number: 7698975Abstract: A table saw has a movable cutting tool for cutting a workpiece in a cutting region. The table saw includes a detection system to detect one or more conditions between a person and the cutting tool and a retraction system associated with the detection system. The retraction system retracts the cutting tool away from the cutting region independently of the motor and disengages the cutting tool from driving rotation with the motor upon detection of the one or more conditions by the detection system.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2003Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: David G. Peot, William C. Buck
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Patent number: 7690871Abstract: A chuck for use with a manual or powered driver having a housing and a rotatable drive shaft extending therefrom is provided. The chuck includes a generally cylindrical body member having a nose section and a tail section. Each of a plurality of jaws is slidably positioned in one of a plurality of angularly disposed passageways in the body. Each jaw has a jaw face formed on one side thereof and threads formed on the opposite side thereof. A nut is rotatably mounted on the body in engagement with the jaw threads so that rotation of the nut moves the jaws axially within the passageways. A locking member, in a first axial position, is rotatable with respect to the driver housing. In a second axial position, it operatively engages the housing and the nut so that the locking member is rotationally held to the housing and the nut so that the nut is rotationally held to the housing. The locking member is axially reciprocal between the first axial position and the second axial position.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2007Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Jacobs Chuck Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Stephen W. Steadings, William C. Buck, Christopher B. Barton
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Publication number: 20090085325Abstract: A portable stand for a work tool is provided. The portable stand includes a rigid member with a longitudinal axis and a connector configured to be releasably mounted to a vehicle. A first post extends from the rigid member and a frame is rotatably connected with the first post and fixable with respect to the first post in a plurality of discrete positions. A mounting bracket is lockingly engageable with the frame and configured to fixedly support a work tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventors: Robert E. McCracken, Scott Bettencourt, Wade F. Burch, William C. Buck, Thomas Parel, Andrew Valentine, James A. Keith, JR.
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Publication number: 20090038456Abstract: A table saw having an actuator to stop rotation of the cutting blade when the cutting operation for the material being cut is complete. The actuator is located adjacent the cutting blade near the midpoint of the opening through which the cutting blade extends.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Inventors: Wade Burch, William C. Buck
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Publication number: 20090038459Abstract: A lighting system for a table saw is provided. The table saw includes a top surface with an opening through which a blade extends and a measurement scale associated with the top surface and oriented perpendicular to the opening. The top surface of the measurement scale has indicia such that a lighting system backlights the indicia.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Inventors: Wade Burch, William C. Buck
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Publication number: 20080272326Abstract: A driving tool and a head valve assembly for a driving tool. The head valve assembly may include an end cap, a seal bushing received within the end cap, a movable member slidably movable with respect to the seal bushing between a first position and a second position, and a flexible membrane configured to bias the movable member towards the first position. The seal bushing cooperates with the end cap to define a first cavity and a vent path fluidly connected to the first cavity. The vent path is substantially unobstructed when the movable member is in the first position, and the vent path is sealed by a sealing portion of the movable member when the movable member is in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2007Publication date: November 6, 2008Inventor: William C. Buck
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Patent number: 7398719Abstract: A table saw such as a chop saw, a miter saw, compound miter saw or a sliding compound miter saw that is provided with a laser arbor alignment system. An opaque shield or transparent shield having an opaque mask blocks the laser beam from being projected into a range of normal operator eye positions. One or more openings in the shield or opaque mask provide a sight line on a workpiece initially. As the saw is moved into engagement with the workpiece, the shield is pivoted away from the workpiece and a solid laser line is projected on the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2005Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Assignee: Eastway Fair Company LimitedInventors: David G. Peot, Philip F. Minalga, George M. Hornick, William C. Buck, William E. Kaiser
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Publication number: 20080017687Abstract: A pneumatic nailing mechanism with a housing forming a handle with opposite ends and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween. A cap magazine extends from the housing and includes a track and a slot defined within the track. A latch member includes with a first portion extendable through the slot into an internal volume of the magazine and a second portion extending radially out of the cap magazine. A bracket is provided that is configured to ride within the track and the latch member is rotatably connected to the bracket along an axis perpendicular to the cap magazine axis against the biasing force of a spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: William C. Buck, Benjamin J. Thomas