Robert D Poole

US Patent:

6367787, Apr 9, 2002

Filed:

Mar 1, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/516355

Inventors:

Daniel L. Poole - Phoenix AZ
Robert N. Poole - Phoenix AZ

Assignee:

American Tool Companies, Inc. - Hoffman Estates IL

International Classification:

B25B 502

US Classification:

269 6, 269170, 269166

Abstract:

A hand clamp includes a slide bar having a first jaw coupled to an end. A body having a jaw slidably receives the slide bar with the jaws in opposition. A drive assembly moves the slide bar in a single direction and includes a cavity formed in the body through which the slide bar extends. A driving lever is carried within the cavity to frictionally engage the slide bar and incrementally move it in the single direction. A braking lever is pivotally coupled to the body for movement into frictional engagement with the slide bar preventing the slide bar from moving in a direction opposite the single direction. A trigger handle is pivotally coupled to the body for moving the driving lever into and out of frictional engagement with the slide bar. A brake release is carried by the trigger handle for selectively engaging the braking lever.

US Patent:

6591719, Jul 15, 2003

Filed:

Jul 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/909365

Inventors:

Daniel L. Poole - Phoenix AZ
Robert N. Poole - Phoenix AZ

Assignee:

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. - Rockford IL

International Classification:

B25B 712

US Classification:

81370, 81374

Abstract:

An adjustable pliers wrench including a fixture having a handle and an opposing stationary jaw, a co-acting jaw pivoted to the fixture and a lever pivoted to the co-acting jaw. A guide is attached proximate the handle and a locking element is arranged on the guide for reciprocal and canting movement. At least one attached biasing element urges the locking element toward the stationary jaw. An arm is pivoted to the lever and a cam is pivoted to the arm and to the locking element so as to be movable between a first condition permitting the locking element to reciprocate along the guide and a second condition bearing against the guide and canting the locking element into frictional engagement against the guide.

US Patent:

6668695, Dec 30, 2003

Filed:

Nov 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/996055

Inventors:

Daniel L. Poole - Phoenix AZ 85051
Robert N. Poole - Pinetop AZ 85935

International Classification:

B26D 702

US Classification:

83466, 83454, 83463, 83464, 83762, 269283, 269305

Abstract:

A clamping miter box including a base having a surface, a plurality of holes positioned in a pattern in the surface of the base, and a cam peg including a shaft sized to be rotatably receivable by a selected one of the plurality of holes and a cam portion coupled to the shaft for rotation therewith. The cam portion for engaging the item to be clamped.

US Patent:

6771588, Aug 3, 2004

Filed:

Jul 1, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/186514

Inventors:

Daniel L. Poole - Glendale AZ
Robert N. Poole - Scottsdale AZ

Assignee:

D - West Chicago IL

International Classification:

G11B 370

US Classification:

369291, 720719

Abstract:

A protective cover for protecting a read side of an optical disk, the protective cover including a substantially planar body being transparent and having a center hole, an outer edge and a generally planar annular surface extending between the outer edge and the center hole. A circumferential engagement structure is coupled to the outer edge of and completely encircles the planar body for engaging an outer edge of the optical disk.

US Patent:

6776072, Aug 17, 2004

Filed:

Jun 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/464625

Inventors:

Daniel L. Poole - Phoenix AZ 85051
Robert N. Poole - Phoenix AZ 85027

International Classification:

B25B 712

US Classification:

81370, 81374

Abstract:

An adjustable pliers wrench including a fixture having a handle and an opposing stationary jaw, a co-acting jaw pivoted to the fixture and a lever pivoted to the co-acting jaw. A guide is attached proximate the handle and a locking element is arranged on the guide for reciprocal and canting movement. At least one attached biasing element urges the locking element toward the stationary jaw. An arm is pivoted to the lever and a cam is pivoted to the arm and to the locking element so as to be movable between a first condition permitting the locking element to reciprocate along the guide and a second condition bearing against the guide and canting the locking element into frictional engagement against the guide.

US Patent:

6804823, Oct 12, 2004

Filed:

Oct 2, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/262780

Inventors:

Daniel L. Poole - Glendale AZ
Robert N. Poole - Scottsdale AZ

Assignee:

D-Skin LLC - West Chicago IL

International Classification:

G11B 2303

US Classification:

720725

Abstract:

A protective cover for protecting a read side of an optical disk, including a circumferential frame for receiving and engaging the optical disk and a shield. The frame includes a continuous end wall, an annular base extending radially inwardly from a lower edge of the end wall and a plurality of spaced apart tabs extending radially inwardly from an upper edge of the end wall for engaging an upper surface of an optical disk. The shield is transparent and has an inner edge defining a central opening, an outer edge and a generally planar annular surface extending between the outer edge and the inner edge. The shield is carried by the annular base for receiving and covering the read side of the optical disk.

US Patent:

6938525, Sep 6, 2005

Filed:

Jul 23, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/911242

Inventors:

Daniel L. Poole - Phoenix AZ, US
Robert N. Poole - Phoenix AZ, US

Assignee:

Irwin Industrial Tool Company - Huntersville NC

International Classification:

B25B013/12

US Classification:

81151, 81152, 81154

Abstract:

A pipe wrench is disclosed, the pipe wrench having a uniquely handy control lever and one-way ratchet for very rapid adjustment of wrench position. The wrench also has a pivoting upper jaw that further aids a user in adjusting and tightening the wrench while using only one hand. The wrench may also be used as a hand tool, for instance for clamping an object or workpiece for performing work on the object.

US Patent:

7017458, Mar 28, 2006

Filed:

Aug 1, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/632357

Inventors:

Daniel L. Poole - Glendale AZ, US
Robert N. Poole - Scottsdale AZ, US

International Classification:

B25B 7/04

US Classification:

81414, 81407, 81411

Abstract:

Self adjusting grooved pliers include a first section having a jaw portion and a channel formed therethrough, adjacent the jaw portion and a second section having a jaw portion and a pivot extending therefrom. The pivot is slidably received in the channel to allow wider or narrower association between the jaw portion of the first section and the jaw portion of the second section. The pivot pivotally couples the first section to the second section for movement between an open position and a gripping position. A plurality of grooves is formed in the first section and a tongue extends from the second section. The tongue is received in one of the plurality of grooves, locking the pivot in position within the channel only upon the first section and the second section reaching the gripping position. A biasing assembly acts on the pivot, urging the pivot upward in the channel toward the jaw portion of the first section.