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).

  • Patent number: 11958180
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GP
    Inventors: Benjamin A Gaddis, Jesse J. Jerabek, Jacob F. Creasman, Clinton C. Thackery, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, William C. Buck, Eric K. Frazier
  • Publication number: 20200368892
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Gaddis, Jesse J. Jerabek, Jacob F. Creasman, Clinton C. Thackery, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, William C. Buck, Eric K. Frazier
  • Publication number: 20200070329
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: William C. Buck, Todd E. Woodhams, Julia H. Moylan, Brent N. Gregorich
  • Patent number: 9636818
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: TECHTRONIC POWER TOOLS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Addison C. Kierspe, Kyle D. Turner, Kirton W. Neipp, Leonid D. Kapanzhi, William C. Buck
  • Publication number: 20160046012
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Addison C. Kierspe, Kyle D. Turner, Kirton W. Neipp, Leonid D. Kapanzhi, William C. Buck
  • Patent number: 9217492
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: Addison C. Kierspe, Kyle D. Turner, Kirton W. Neipp, Leonid D. Kapanzhi, William C. Buck
  • Publication number: 20150148175
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Addison C. Kierspe, Kyle D. Turner, Kirton W. Neipp, Leonid D. Kapanzhi, William C. Buck
  • Patent number: 8727681
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Apex Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Wayne Steadings, William C. Buck, Christopher B. Barton
  • Patent number: 8371779
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Jacobs Chuck Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Stephen W. Steadings, William C. Buck, Christopher B. Barton
  • Publication number: 20110266757
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: JACOBS CHUCK MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Stephen W. Steadings, William C. Buck, Christopher B. Barton
  • Patent number: 7976253
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Jacobs Chuck Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Stephen W. Steadings, William C. Buck, Christopher B. Barton
  • Publication number: 20100187775
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: JACOBS CHUCK MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Stephen W. Steadings, William C. Buck, Christopher B. Barton
  • Patent number: 7698975
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: David G. Peot, William C. Buck
  • Patent number: 7690871
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Jacobs Chuck Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Stephen W. Steadings, William C. Buck, Christopher B. Barton
  • Publication number: 20090085325
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Robert E. McCracken, Scott Bettencourt, Wade F. Burch, William C. Buck, Thomas Parel, Andrew Valentine, James A. Keith, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090038456
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Wade Burch, William C. Buck
  • Publication number: 20090038459
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Wade Burch, William C. Buck
  • Publication number: 20080272326
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventor: William C. Buck
  • Patent number: 7398719
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Eastway Fair Company Limited
    Inventors: David G. Peot, Philip F. Minalga, George M. Hornick, William C. Buck, William E. Kaiser
  • Publication number: 20080017687
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: William C. Buck, Benjamin J. Thomas