With Part Or Tool Holding Receptacle Patents (Class 269/16)
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Patent number: 11224313Abstract: A cutting board having a bottom portion and a top portion. The bottom portion includes a substantially flat first utility surface on an outer side of the bottom portion and one or more primary indentations on an inner side of the bottom portion. Each primary indentation is configured to partially encase an implement, such as a chefs knife. The top portion includes a substantially flat second utility surface on an outer side of the top portion and one or more supplemental indentations on an inner side of the top portion. Each supplemental indentation corresponds to a primary indentation and is configured to further partially encase the implement.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2019Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Inventor: Eivin Kilcher
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Patent number: 11072054Abstract: Jig assembly and method of manufacturing display device are provided. there is provided a jig assembly, including: an outer frame in which a hollow portion is defined; a support across the hollow portion; a movable cover coupled with the outer frame to expose the hollow portion; a fixed cover fixed to the outer frame; and a pressure bar disposed inside the outer frame and moving by a predetermined distance.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2018Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Inventors: Jung Il Lee, Kyu Tae Park, Ji Heon Lee, Sang Sun Han
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Patent number: 10758716Abstract: An apparatus includes an assembly and hollow templates. The assembly includes multiple hinges mounted thereon. The assembly is configured to rotate about a first axis, and each of the hinges is additionally configured to rotate about a respective second axis. The hollow templates are fitted on the respective hinges and are each configured to contain a balloon-based distal end of a medical instrument, each template having a patterned opening through which one or more electrodes are deposited on the distal end.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2017Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: BIOSENSE WEBSTER (ISRAEL) LTD.Inventors: Assaf Govari, Yehuda Algawi, Ilya Sitnitsky
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Patent number: 10723013Abstract: An apparatus for assembling a panel, the apparatus including a main support, a press head and a movable stop, where the movable stop has at least two adjustable tensioning elements, a stop element and gripping mechanisms, each of the adjustable tensioning elements including a front end and a rear end, each admitting at least one opening position and one closing position, where the stop element is joined in an articulated way to the front ends of the adjustable tensioning elements, where the gripping mechanisms are joined to the rear ends of the adjustable tensioners, the gripping mechanisms admitting a first position in which the adjustable tensioning elements are configured in the opening position and a second position wherein the adjustable tensioning elements are configured in the closing position.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2017Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Inventor: Francisco Javier Oña González
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Patent number: 10207298Abstract: An apparatus for supporting an air handling unit during servicing may comprise a support tray which defines a space for receiving the unit and may include opposite sides and opposite ends, with a front side and top of the tray being substantially open such that the is movable through the front side into the support tray. The apparatus may also include a support frame supporting the support tray above a ground surface and wheels on the support frame. The support frame may be configured to permit the tray to tilt end to end with respect to the support frame to adjust heights of the ends and to permit the tray to tilt side to side with respect to the support frame to adjust a height of the front side of the tray.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2016Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Inventor: Kevin K. Becker
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Patent number: 9976307Abstract: The invention relates to a device, in particular having: a support structure, which can be driven in a rotary manner about an axis X, a plurality of rods, which are aligned parallel or conically approaching each other, relative to the axis X, and are preferably uniformly distributed around the support structure along a circumference, wherein each of the rods is connected to the support structure by means of two or more spokes, and have a plurality of recesses on the outer side thereof facing away from the support structure which are configured to receive reinforcement material, a number of pokes corresponding to the number of rods can be arranged in a plane perpendicular to the axis X, and the lengths of the spokes are adjustable by motor in a telescoping manner.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2013Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Wobben Properties GmbHInventors: Karsten Albers, Hendrik Egberts, Ingo Meyer, Sergio Sousa
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Patent number: 9615704Abstract: An apparatus for supporting an air handling unit during servicing may comprise a support tray which defines a space for receiving the unit and may include opposite sides and opposite ends, with a front side and top of the tray being substantially open such that the is movable through the front side into the support tray. The apparatus may also include a support frame supporting the support tray above a ground surface and wheels on the support frame. The support frame may be configured to permit the tray to tilt end to end with respect to the support frame to adjust heights of the ends and to permit the tray to tilt side to side with respect to the support frame to adjust a height of the front side of the tray.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Inventor: Kevin K. Becker
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Patent number: 9371954Abstract: A work bench including a frame foldable between an in-use position and a closed position. A table surface is connected to the frame. The frame includes two sides, the two sides connected to each other with a latchable bar and one or more fixed crossbars. The work bench also includes movable catch which is movable from a position in which it retains the latchable bar at the latched position to maintain the work bench in an in-use position, and a released position in which the latchable bar is release from the catch to allow the work bench to be folded into a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: The Stanley Works Israel Ltd.Inventors: Omri Lifshitz, Miki Birnbaum
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Patent number: 9022371Abstract: Kit of improved accessories suitable for automated storage structures (20) comprising an automatic clamping system adapted to lock in position workpieces stored during transport on a truck, plant conveyor or any other vehicle and supporting elements (11) for the workpieces stored each formed by bending of iron wire according to the workpiece profile.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Ferrinox Automotive SROInventor: Maria Rosaria Seghezzi
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Patent number: 9004137Abstract: The invention relates to bicycle work stands for making repairs and changing and mounting tubeless tires. There is provided a one-sided wheel work stand with a pivotal upper wheel bracket which allows the user to work unobstructed on the wheel and then acts as a device to lay the wheel flat for better sealing. In related embodiments, the work stand is configured to assist a user in adapting 32 mm 15 QR axle hubs and in truing a bicycle wheel while attached to the work stand.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Inventors: Timothy Voegeli, Philip Voegeli
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Publication number: 20140225320Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a cutting board and food preparation and waste removal system. The cutting board has a top cutting surface with a storage area underneath. In this storage area, trays are kept that may be slid in or out. Additionally, the trays are removable. The trays can be used to hold and facilitate the removal of food waste or may be used to hold cut or chopped food. Further included is a swiper which can be used to clean the cutting surface by using a blade to direct food and food waste into the trays. A portion of the handle of the swiper detaches to expose a cutting blade which can be used to chop, cut, and mince food items. Once the food has been cut and the food waste has been cleaned and removed, the entire device can be placed into the dishwasher for thorough cleaning.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Inventor: ANGELO GOTSIS
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Patent number: 8785812Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for the treatment of a workpiece, in particular of a substantially flat substrate, comprising a table (2) for supporting the workpiece (5), a flow generation apparatus (6, 11) producing a gas flow (22) on a top face (17.1, 17.2) of the table (2) in a region between the workpiece (5) and the top face (17.1, 17.2) of the table (2), on which gas flow the workpiece (5) is supported during the treatment.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Tel Solar AGInventors: Richard Grundmüller, Johannes Meier, Arthur Büchel
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Patent number: 8770562Abstract: A cutting board has two opposed longitudinal edges, two opposed transverse edges, a first diagonal edge between the first transverse edge and a first longitudinal edge, a second diagonal edge between the first transverse edge and a second longitudinal edge. The edges define broad upper and lower cutting board surfaces. A permanent magnet is affixed to each of the diagonal edges. Two elongate ferromagnetic fences have first and second legs disposed at right angles. In a dispensing trough position the second leg is engaged by the magnet to hold the second leg tightly against the diagonal edge with the first leg lying flat against the lower broad surface to thereby provide two fence members extending above the cutting surface to guide cut items toward an opening defined by a space between the fence members at a transverse edge. The size of the opening is adjusted by moving the fences.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2013Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Inventor: Alvin S. Blum
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Patent number: 8746668Abstract: The present invention relates to a table saw, including: a work table, including a working surface for placing a workpiece; a fence, slidably arranged on said work table for support said work piece; a first motor, arranged below said working surface of the work table; a blade, driven by said first motor for cutting motion, and at least part of the blade is protruding out of the working surface of the work table in the cutting process, characterized in that: A planer detachably arranged on said work surface, said planer including a housing, a second motor located in said housing and a blade shaft driven by said second motor to rotate about its longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2009Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Positec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co.Inventor: Warren Brown
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Patent number: 8740210Abstract: A cutting board is elevated by way of a pair of leg stands, configured as longitudinal arc-shaped rod handles secured into the cutting board. Inverted, the handles receive and support various sizes of serving dishes and cooking pans in an inclined configuration and thereby functions as a device for separating liquids from foods, such as water and liquefied fats.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Inventor: Gary Fiala
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Patent number: 8733748Abstract: A cart includes a frame body, a tray, a driving mechanism, and a transmission mechanism. The frame body includes a top portion, a bottom portion including a number of castors, and a number of connecting bars between the top portion and the bottom portion, which cooperatively defines a receiving space. The tray is configured to support a workpiece and to be slidably received in the receiving space. The transmission mechanism is connected between the tray and the driving mechanism to transmit the power of the driving mechanism to the tray to drive the tray to move in the receiving space.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chi-An Yu, Yan-Hao Li, Ri-Qing Chen, Xing Xia
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Patent number: 8720879Abstract: A food preparation cutting board for cutting and storing food stuff in isolated compartments adjacent to the cutting board preferably includes a cutting board including a plurality of openings formed along a perimeter thereof, and a plurality of food containers removably interfitted within the openings respectively such that the food containers are juxtaposed adjacent to the perimeter of the cutting board. The food containers are fixedly engaged with the cutting board when the food containers are disposed within the openings respectively. Such food containers are capable of may be interchangeably oriented at an upright position and an inverted position relative to the cutting board. In this manner, the food containers are adapted to receive food stuff directly from the cutting board. Furthermore, a user is able to expand the surface area of the cutting board and/or conveniently slide food stuff into the food containers directly from the cutting board.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Inventor: James L. Schrimper
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Publication number: 20140097566Abstract: The present invention provides cutting board assemblies for food preparation. The devices of the invention can be used for cutting food, storing food, and transport cut food items. The devices of the invention include removable food containment trays with lids. The devices of the invention can also include at least one storage drawer for knives or food. Also provided are cutting board holders and space saver for being mounted under a kitchen cabinet, on walls, or on pantry doors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: ELITE REVOLUTIONARY SOLUTIONS, LLCInventor: Daliana Rivera
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Patent number: 8690134Abstract: An equipment support rack assembly for holding equipment during the maintenance thereof includes a base with a top wall, a bottom wall and a perimeter wall. The perimeter has an aperture to access an interior of the base. A rod is attached to the base and receives a spool of cutting line. A plurality of legs each has a top end and a bottom end. Each of the legs extends upwardly from the upper surface. A platform has a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side is attached to the top ends of each of the legs. The top side has an opening extending through the top and bottom sides. The opening is configured to receive a weed trimmer or to allow access to a bottom side of a lawn mower positioned on the top side.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Inventor: Ben J. Saam
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Patent number: 8690137Abstract: A fixture for selectably supporting a number of dissimilar workpieces. The fixture includes a frame with one or more rotatable workpiece tooling assemblies. Each workpiece tooling assembly has multiple faces to which is mounted workpiece support tooling. The workpiece support tooling may be designed to support dissimilar workpieces, such that a single fixture may support any of a given number of workpieces by simply rotating the workpiece tooling assembly or assemblies until the corresponding support tooling is properly positioned. A locking assembly may be provided to releasably secure each workpiece tooling assembly in the various support orientations that coincide with each of its faces.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2010Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: James Cahill, William Peck, Matthew Spiewacki
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Publication number: 20140091508Abstract: A kitchen apparatus including a combined utensil retainer member and drying rack member, encapsulated within a rotatably attached cutting board mechanism. The cutting board mechanism includes a containment apparatus on the underside such that food, liquids, debris and the like are deflected from entering the internal portion of the cutlery holding area. The overall apparatus combines an upper and lower portion, both of which utilize numerous embodiments interchangeably in order to retain utensils and provide cutlery ability.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventor: Paul R. Chalifoux
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Patent number: 8641026Abstract: A tool for servicing a fuel dispensing nozzle, said tool comprising a substantially semicircular base plate with two uprights protruding from the top to receive a fuel pump nozzle therein; said base plate being formed to fit on the mouth of a bucket and substantially cover the mouth of said bucket, while leaving open a portion of the bucket; said base plate having on its bottom surface protruding guides to ensure a snug fit on the mouth of said bucket; so that a fuel dispensing nozzle may be easily secured for separation from a hose and residual fuel may be easily drained from said nozzle and said hose.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2010Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Husky CorporationInventor: John Sever
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Publication number: 20140015182Abstract: To prevent entrance of swarf or cutting oil from a workpiece recovery opening, in a workpiece recovery unit, a cover 21 which covers an upper side and a lateral side of a workpiece recovery opening 19 opening in an upper side of a workpiece recovery section 18 disposed lateral to a holder 13 which holds a processed workpiece 1?, a workpiece transport path 23 from an entrance 22 opening in a lower side provided in the cover 21 to the recovery opening 19 is formed in a step-like shape, the holder 13 is supported so as to be movable in an up-and-down direction and a right-and-left direction, the workpiece 1? is moved along the transport path 23 by the holder 13, and is transported to the upper side of the recovery opening 19 from the entrance 22 so as to be recovered in the recovery opening 19.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicants: CITIZEN MACHINERY MIYANO CO., LTD., CITIZEN HOLDINGS CO., LTD.Inventors: Noriyuki Asahara, Hiroshi Kasuya, Kyota Kotake, Yoshiki Sugimoto
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Publication number: 20130244846Abstract: A clamping device (1) for a machine tool (2) for machining at least one dental workpiece (3), wherein the clamping device (1) has at least one workpiece carrier (4) for accommodating the dental workpiece (3) during machining, wherein at least one tool holder (5) for holding at least one, preferably a plurality of cutting tools (6) for machining the dental workpiece (3) is arranged, preferably fixedly, on the workpiece carrier (4), and the workpiece carrier (4) and the tool holder (5) are fastened or fastenable together as one component on a carrier of the clamping device (1) in an exchangeable manner by a fastening device (7) that is non-destructively releasable, preferably without a tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: ARMANN GIRRBACH AGInventor: Timo Koch
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Patent number: 8534654Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatuses, and products are disclosed for welding ground wires to a grounding rod. A jig retains the ground wires to the grounding rod. The jig has a first horseshoe oriented to a second horseshoe to form a crucifix. Each horseshoe has a pair of legs supporting the jig from earth and providing electrical ground to the earth. A central passage bisects each horseshoe through which the grounding rod inserts. Means are included for clamping a ground wire to at least one of the legs, such that the ground wire is retained for welding to the grounding rod.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventor: James Thomas Vandergrift, II
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Patent number: 8511663Abstract: A screen installation device is used for assembling a screen plate to a frame, the screen installation device, and includes a positioning device and a plurality of connection devices. The positioning device is for locating the frame. The connection devices are detachably assembled to the positioning device and are arranged around the screen plate, and part of each connection device is located and retained between the screen plate and the frame to create a constant width gap between the screen plate and the frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) LimitedInventors: Wei Gong, Nai-Lin Yang, Hai-Bo Li, Min Zhuo
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Patent number: 8403312Abstract: An adjustable fixture comprises a clamping board used to mount a workpiece thereon, a hollow telescopic sleeve, a latching assembly, a telescopic shaft, and a fastening seat. The clamping board is fastened to the telescopic sleeve. The telescopic sleeve slidably receives the telescopic shaft therein. The latching assembly is mounted on the telescopic shaft and resists an interior wall of the telescopic sleeve to position the telescopic shaft relative to the telescopic sleeve. The telescopic shaft is rotatably mounted on the fastening seat.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2009Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) LimitedInventors: Li-Hua Zhang, Ke Zhou, Zi-Zhong Zhang, Zhen-Wei Zhao
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Patent number: 8336865Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatuses, and products are disclosed for welding ground wires to a grounding rod. A jig retains the ground wires to the grounding rod. The jig has a first horseshoe oriented to a second horseshoe to form a crucifix. Each horseshoe has a pair of legs supporting the jig from earth and providing electrical ground to the earth. A central passage bisects each horseshoe through which the grounding rod inserts. Mechanisms are included for clamping a ground wire to at least one of the legs, such that the ground wire is retained for welding to the grounding rod.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventor: John Thomas Vandergrift, II
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Publication number: 20120261871Abstract: A cutting board device integrally supported by a countertop, the device having a platform detachably connected to a base. The cutting board device includes a means for removably attaching a plurality of implements to the cutting board device, and a lifting means for allowing the cutting board device to move between settable raised and lowered positions about an opening in the countertop.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventor: Scott W. Kaufmann
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Patent number: 8231119Abstract: A worktable having first and second portions that are removably coupled to one another. When the first and second portions are decoupled from one another they can be arranged into free-standing positions where they can be used as sawhorses.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2011Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: James D. Marshall, Oleksiy P. Sergyeyenko, David J. Timan, Jamie S. Munn
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Patent number: 8220786Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 30, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Sam Armstrong, Peter Denley, Timothy Baker, Jie Liu, Loren Doppelt, Dale S. Dilulio, Scott Micoley, Ronald Bradbery
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Patent number: 8220789Abstract: The combination food cutting board includes removable cups for food items, and a waste compartment. An upper cutting board mates with a lower base. The upper cutting board includes an aperture aligned with a receptacle in the base for waste, and secondary apertures aligned with matching receptacles in the base for holding the cups food items. The base includes a lateral opening and a sliding drawer in the waste compartment, and may include a storage compartment under the upper cutting board.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Inventors: Harry Pourounidis, Curtis Stone
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Patent number: 8205865Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a rectangular jig tool that has a substantially rectangular body with a square cross-sectional shape, and this able to be held in a vice. The device has a number of features which enable the drilling of aircraft parts. First, the longitudinal slot is used to receive one portion of a part, and allow another portion to extend over a recess in the tool. When the drill passes through the part, it does not damage the tool because the recess accommodates. An optional clip-on feature is also provided which holds the parts in the longitudinal channel so that they are secured during drilling. Other parts are inserted such that they extend out away from a longitudinal slot in the tool for uninterfered drilling. Another features includes a longitudinal corridor/slit arrangement that allows a number of parts to be securely held and stick out from the device for drilling.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventor: Haytham Awadi
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Patent number: 8162302Abstract: Disclosed is an automated dolly assembly that includes a body including a frame and a top surface, a sync arm and a support arm connected to the body, and at least one switch disposed on the body to control movement of the support arm. The sync arm is capable of movement between a first position and a second position, and when the sync arm is in the first position, the sync arm is free from contact with a portion of a workpart carrier traveling along a rail of an overhead conveyor. When the sync arm is in the second position, the sync arm contacts a portion of the workpart carrier. The support arm is also capable of movement between a first position and a second position, and when the support arm is in the first position, the support arm is free from contact with a portion of the workpart carrier. When the support arm is in the second position, the support arm contacts a portion of the workpart carrier.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Timothy R. Turner, Daniel K. Claunch, Travis S. Cotten, Bradley Jay Sallee, Cory D. Bronger
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Patent number: 8042794Abstract: A workbench with a collapsible frame and a plurality of top members. The collapsible frame can include a first set of legs and a second set of legs can be coupled to one of the top members. The frame and top members can be positioned and supported by the first and second sets of legs to form a pair of free standing structures that can be employed as work benches and/or saw horses.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2008Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: James D Marshall, Oleksiy P Sergyeyenko, David J Timan, Jamie S Munn
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Publication number: 20110241271Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided, for positioning a work piece, such as a piece of crown molding, through use of an apparatus including a work piece support plate pivotably attached along a pivot axis to a base. The base is adapted to rest on a horizontal reference plane, such as the table of a mitre saw, for pivoting motion of the support plate about the pivot axis to a desired angle with respect to the base, while the pivot axis is simultaneously positioned to extend substantially parallel to a longitudinal line of intersection between a horizontal and a vertical reference plane, established by the table and fence of the mitre saw, to hold the work piece at a desired tilt angle with respect to the vertical reference plane, so that the work piece may be cut in substantially the same orientation as it will be mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: Nomis LLCInventors: Damian A. Kozina, Edward D. Adkins
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Patent number: 7992852Abstract: A pipe stand able to support a conduit includes a table having a first surface, supports pivotably coupled to the table for supporting the table in an elevated position with respect to the support surface, and a shelf extending between the supports and positioned between the table and the support surface. At least one of the supports includes an electrical connector, and a power cord is in electrical communication with the electrical connector and connectable to an external power source. The pipe stand includes a first jaw extending from the first surface of the table and shaped to engage a portion of the conduit, and a second jaw a second jaw extending from the first surface of the table and spaced a distance from the first jaw, the second jaw shaped to engage another portion of the conduit. A clamping device is supported by one of the first jaw and the second jaw.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2009Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Melissa M. Marineau, Jonathan A. Zick, Edward D. Wilbert, Jeffrey M. Wackwitz, Benjamin Ludy, Scott D. Eisenhardt
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Patent number: 7988137Abstract: An adjustable stand for receiving an object, e.g., an automobile panel.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2008Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Innovative Tools & Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Bryan T. Johnson
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Publication number: 20110180981Abstract: The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, a multipurpose cutting board and food preparation device. The device comprises a housing structure, a rail disposed on one edge of the housing structure, interchangeable color coded cutting boards, and a detachable cutting assembly. The cutting assembly may include interchangeable blades tailored for specific types of food cuts, e.g., julienne and chopping, slicing, and dicing. The cutting assembly provides an additional cutting option and flexibility with the interchangeable blades. The housing structure includes a storage area for storing the interchangeable color coded cutting boards not in use. The storage area promotes better organization of the cutting boards and the color coding helps identify the appropriate cutting board for the task.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventors: Robert Radi, Qimim Wang
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Publication number: 20110095465Abstract: A cutting board, which includes a pair of substantially planar members, which are separated by at least two support members and forms a slot or space configured to receive a tray. The tray fits between the pair of substantially planar members, the tray having at least one compartment configured to receive food from at least one of the pair of substantially planar members. The tray includes a plurality of compartments.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: April 28, 2011Inventor: Stephanie VLAHOS
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Patent number: 7922159Abstract: A clamping apparatus for attaching work pieces to be machined to the work table of a machine tool in a precisely defined position comprises at least one clamping rail to be attached to the work table of the machine, as well as at least one work piece holder. The clamping rail is provided with an elongate protruding portion, the front face thereof constituting a stop surface and which defines a recess between itself and the work table of the machine tool. The elongate protruding portion may be provided with threaded bores for receiving clamping screws. Each work piece holder includes a clamping portion which can be inserted into the recess and clamped therein by means of the clamping screws. The clamping rail includes a flat bottom surface resting on the surface of the work table of the machine tool and running perpendicular to the aforementioned front face of the elongate protruding portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2007Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: F-Tool International AGInventor: Ferdinand Troxler
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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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Publication number: 20090243175Abstract: A cutting board assembly includes a frame, including a support platform; a cutting board removably retained on the support platform; a grating portion disposed in the support platform; and a peeling portion disposed in the support platform. A container is received by and retained within the frame. The container is movable between a retracted position, in which the container is substantially disposed interior to the frame, and a protracted position, in which the container is substantially disposed exterior to the frame. The grating portion is located relative to the container such that bits of food that are grated using the grating portion are received and retained within the container. The peeling portion is located relative to the container such that portions of food that are cut using the peeling portion are received and retained within the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: Edison Nation, LLCInventors: Jerry SHEW, Daniel Lee BIZZELL
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Patent number: 7584973Abstract: A system for the storage and convenient presentation of tools or other items is disclosed. Specifically, the invention disclosed is a multilevel tool lift which consists of a base assembly, a substantially vertical tube assembly and shelf assemblies attached to the substantially vertical tube assembly. The substantially vertical tube assembly can be extended or contracted, thereby raising and lowering the shelf assemblies attached thereto.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2006Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Inventor: Steve Brager
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Publication number: 20090218742Abstract: A handheld, portable cutting board assembly includes a cutting board and a frame configured to support the cutting board within a top portion thereof such that a major surface of the cutting board is exposed for use as a cutting surface. The frame also is further configured to receive and retain the cutting board within a bottom portion thereof for storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2008Publication date: September 3, 2009Inventors: Jerry Shew, Daniel Lee Bizzell
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Publication number: 20090065992Abstract: A workbench system is disclosed which may include a work surface with a first dog hole, a second dog hole spaced apart from the first dog hole and a plurality of dogs, each of the plurality of dogs including a body defining a first and second securing portion, and a stem portion extending away from the body and configured to fit into the first and second dog holes such that the first securing portions of the first and the second of the plurality of dogs are spaced apart with respect to an axis extending along the first work surface portion at a distance corresponding to a first commonly sized work piece width and the second securing portions of the first and the second of the plurality of dogs are spaced apart with respect to the axis at a distance corresponding to a second commonly sized work piece width.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicants: Credo Technology Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Brian Hyuk Joon Chung, Christopher Heflin, Jennifer Faith Uzumcu, Gregg Michael Mangialardi
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Patent number: 7448606Abstract: A large automotive panel paint rack has a wheel-mounted base with an adjustable upright post and at least one platform having adjustable support members and hook members. It also has heat and paint-resistant protective rubber sleeves to keep critical adjustment threads free from over-spray. The large panel paint rack permits stationary support of a large part, especially a large automotive panel part for preparation work, repair and painting.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2004Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Innovative Tools & Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Bryan Thomas Johnson
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Publication number: 20080181751Abstract: A gap set device for an electronic component handler is provided. The electronic component handler includes a linear bearing having a test accessory mounted to it. The test accessory is movable between a first position away from a tool and a second position closer to the tool. A setting post is extendable from the test accessory such that when the test accessory moves from the first position to the second position the setting post can fix a gap between the test accessory and the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: ELECTRO SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: David James McKeever, Martin Frederick Bamberger, Blaine Michael, Doug J. Garcia
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Publication number: 20080164646Abstract: A workholder, in particular a saw jig, is provided for mounting a substrate containing a plurality of electronic devices. The saw jig has a base platform having a plurality of pockets laid out in the same arrangement as the electronic devices are arranged on the substrate and a plurality of resilient collets are detachably inserted into the pockets, each collet being sized and configured to hold one electronic device by vacuum suction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Chi Wah Cheng, Wang Lung Alan Tse
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Publication number: 20080124227Abstract: A maintenance tray of an oxygen machine is secured to a case of the oxygen machine and comprises a base board, a pair of handles, a pair of locators and fasteners. The base board comprises a front end and a rear end. The handles are formed at the front end of the base board, and the locators are formed at the rear end of the base board. The fasteners are used to secure the base board to the case so as to easily dissemble the parts for maintenance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventor: Shao-Shih Huang