Daniel C Swanson

US Patent:

7594455, Sep 29, 2009

Filed:

Oct 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/877293

Inventors:

Daniel C. Swanson - Lombard IL, US
John J. Apida - St. Charles IL, US

Assignee:

Sears Brands, LLC - Hoffman Estates IL

International Classification:

B25B 13/50

US Classification:

81 532, 81411

Abstract:

A fastener removing tool is provided. The fastener removing tool includes an extractor portion having an inside surface adapted to grip a fastener. The extractor portion further defines an outside surface with a cutting edge is adapted to cut a bore when the tool grips and removes a fastener. The fastener removing tool further includes a main body fixed relative to the extractor portion. The main body is adapted to engage with a driving tool for powering rotation of the fastener removing tool. The fastener removing tool also includes a cutter portion fixed relative to the main body opposite the extractor portion. The cutter portion includes a plurality of cutting members defining a plug forming space therebetween. A formed plug is to be placed into the bore formed during extraction of the fastener.

US Patent:

7866233, Jan 11, 2011

Filed:

Mar 14, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/048485

Inventors:

Daniel C. Swanson - Lombard IL, US

Assignee:

Sears Brands, L.L.C. - Hoffman Estates IL

International Classification:

B25B 11/00

US Classification:

81 44, 81 13

Abstract:

Described herein is technology for, among other things, a tool for assisting the attachment or removal of a first fastener and a second fastener to or from a structure. The tool includes a lower portion adapted to magnetically attach to a surface of the structure. The tool also includes an upper portion configured to be spaced a distance from the surface of the structure when the lower portion is magnetically attached to the surface of the structure. The upper portion also includes a holder extending therefrom and adapted to hold the first fastener. The holder is biased to urge the first fastener in a direction of the surface of the structure.

US Patent:

20060201689, Sep 14, 2006

Filed:

Mar 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/077019

Inventors:

Daniel Swanson - Lombard IL, US

Assignee:

Sears Brands, L.L.C. - Hoffman Estates IL

International Classification:

B23B 45/00

US Classification:

173170000

Abstract:

A switch of a tool is protected by arranging and configuring a housing end relative to the switch such that a straight line drawn from the housing end to an end of a pistol grip, which straight line represents an impact surface, will not intersect with the switch.

US Patent:

20070136162, Jun 14, 2007

Filed:

Dec 12, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/298602

Inventors:

Steven Thibodeau - Carrollton TX, US
Ryan Bell - Plano TX, US
Mark Matz - Allen TX, US
Daniel Swanson - Midlothian VA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705035000, 705038000

Abstract:

Systems and methods are disclosed for providing a purchase package for a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed that includes receiving, at a financial account provider, information associated with a purchase package for a purchase transaction between a first merchant and the customer for a vehicle provided by the first merchant. The purchase package may include a first option provided by a second merchant and has at least one attribute that has been negotiated between the first and second merchants prior to the purchase transaction. The purchase package may include a purchase package cost based on at least the at least one attribute and a cost of the vehicle. The method may further include providing, by the financial account provider, a financial account for the customer to finance the purchase package cost.

US Patent:

20130047694, Feb 28, 2013

Filed:

Aug 30, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/220923

Inventors:

Daniel C. Swanson - Lombard IL, US

Assignee:

SEARS BRANDS, LLC - Hoffman Estates IL

International Classification:

B21D 1/00
B21D 31/06

US Classification:

72376, 72446

Abstract:

Described herein is technology for, among other things, removing a dent from a dented surface. The technology includes an automated hammering device positioned on a first side of the dent, and a dolly positioned on a second side of the dent. The automated hammering device repeatedly strikes the dent, thereby restoring proper curvature to the dented surface.

US Patent:

56894422, Nov 18, 1997

Filed:

Mar 22, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/408901

Inventors:

Daniel R. Swanson - Dallas TX
Jerry M. Moen - Plano TX
Bradley M. Tate - Carrollton TX

Assignee:

Witness Systems, Inc. - Lubbock TX

International Classification:

G06F 1740

US Classification:

364550

Abstract:

A surveillance system operable to capture images and sounds concerning events for storage in a random access data store. A data management functionality is provided to dynamically manage storage of information in the data store and thus emphasize retention in storage of information concerning those events identified as events of interest. No longer wanted information is deleted to make room in storage for subsequently captured information. The identification of an event as being "of interest" is made by a mode control functionality in response to the processing of signals received from an environment sensor monitoring conditions related to the events. The mode control functionality further controls the operation of the imaging and audio device used to capture images and sounds. The captured information is encrypted prior to storage to insure its integrity.