Eugene G Eichhorn from Pinckney, MI, age 75

Portable Tool Support Stand
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US Patent:

6435460, Aug 20, 2002
Filed:

Nov 3, 2000
Appl. No.:

09/706096
Inventors:

Jeffrey Van Cleave - Troy MI
Eugene G. Eichhorn - Pinckney MI
Assignee:

Van Mark Products Corporation - Farmington Hills MI
International Classification:

F16M 1120
US Classification:

248164, 248168, 72319, 108 9, 269139
Abstract:

A folding detachable stand for a portable tool that is used on a job site. The stand has front and rear legs connected in a scissor relationship on right and left sides. Rear braces extend from an intermediate portion of the rear legs to a central portion of a platform or a central portion of a portable bending brake. Quick connect pins and brackets are used to assemble elements of the stand together.

Work Table
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US Patent:

6644158, Nov 11, 2003
Filed:

Oct 19, 2001
Appl. No.:

10/001378
Inventors:

Jeffrey Van Cleave - Troy MI
Eugene G. Eichhorn - Pinckney MI
Matthew S. Damron - Ypsilanti MI
Joseph W. Pawlow - Redford MI
Assignee:

Van Mark Products Corporation - Farmington Hills MI
International Classification:

B26D 118
US Classification:

83455, 83 34, 83485, 83614, 83649
Abstract:

A work table having longitudinal and transverse cutter guide rails and a removable cutter. The cutter cooperates with linear knives on a longitudinal edge and on a lateral edge of the work table for making longitudinal and transverse cuts to form blanks from sheet stock. A roller knife on the cutter cooperates with linear knives on transverse and lateral edges of the work table to cut coil stock. The longitudinal cutter guide rail is provided with cam clamps that flex the beam to securely clamp sheet stock between the upper beam and the table top when longitudinal cuts are made. Grid lines and template instructions may be provided to assist workers in measuring and laying out blanks of sheet stock. Sheet stock may be supplied from a coil that is retained in a coil holder either on the work table or adjacent to the work table on a separate stand.

Trim Stock Scoring Tool
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US Patent:

6755067, Jun 29, 2004
Filed:

Nov 3, 2000
Appl. No.:

09/706191
Inventors:

Jeffrey Van Cleave - Troy MI
Eugene G. Eichhorn - Pinckney MI
Matthew S. Damron - Ypsilanti MI
Joseph W. Pawlow - Redford MI
Assignee:

Van Mark Products Corporation - Farmington Hills MT
International Classification:

B21D 4328
US Classification:

72294, 83881, 83614, 83627
Abstract:

A scoring tool supported by a carriage that is moved along a track on a sheet stock bending brake. A knife blade is pressed into engagement with sheet stock as the carriage is moved on a track. The knife blade is pivotally retained in a retainer housing that is secured to the carriage. Force is applied to the knife either by adjustable screws or directly by a handle connected to the knife holder.

Sheet Metal Tool Stand
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US Patent:

6854314, Feb 15, 2005
Filed:

Sep 14, 2001
Appl. No.:

09/952917
Inventors:

Jeffrey Van Cleave - Troy MI, US
Joseph W. Pawlow - Redford MI, US
Eugene G. Eichhorn - Pinckney MI, US
Assignee:

Van Mark Products Corporation - Farmington Hills MI
International Classification:

B21D005/02
US Classification:

72319, 248676, 1442865, 1442861, 83859
Abstract:

A stand for sheet metal tools is provided that may accommodate different types and sizes of sheet metal tools. The stand is intended to be used with portable sheet metal bending brakes, saw tables, coil slitters and coil holders. The stand has a versatile clamping system utilizing detachable anchor plates that may be secured in different locations and positions on the stand. A longitudinal extension may be incorporated as part of the stand or part of the support structure for sheet metal tools and a rear mounted roller table may also be provided in conjunction with the stand.

Apparatus For Forming A Gutter Cap
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US Patent:

7500375, Mar 10, 2009
Filed:

Feb 24, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/064604
Inventors:

Jeffrey Van Cleave - Troy MI, US
Eugene G. Eichhorn - Pinckney MI, US
Matthew S. Damron - Ypsilanti MI, US
Joseph W. Pawlow - Redford MI, US
Assignee:

Van Mark Products - Farmington Hills MI
International Classification:

B21D 11/10
B21D 7/02
US Classification:

72319, 72217
Abstract:

A gutter cap forming tool is provided for use in a method of forming a gutter cap from a sheet stock blank. A flange of the gutter cap is initially formed by a bending brake or a flange bender. A roll forming operation is performed to form a reversely-turned arcuate bend in the gutter cap. The gutter cap is installed with either an extruded bracket or a molded bracket that secures the gutter cap to a building and a gutter.

Gutter Cap Assembly And Bracket
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US Patent:

7707781, May 4, 2010
Filed:

Mar 9, 2009
Appl. No.:

12/400082
Inventors:

Jeffrey Van Cleave - Troy MI, US
Eugene G. Eichhorn - Pinckney MI, US
Matthew S. Damron - Ypsilanti MI, US
Joseph W. Pawlow - Redford MI, US
Assignee:

Van Mark Products Corporation - Farmington Hills MI
International Classification:

E04D 13/00
E04D 13/08
US Classification:

52 11, 52 12, 52 14, 52 16
Abstract:

A gutter cap forming tool is provided for use in a method of forming a gutter cap from a sheet stock blank. A roll forming operation is performed to form a reversely-turned arcuate bend in the gutter cap. The gutter cap assembly includes a gutter cap and a bracket that secures the gutter cap to a building and a gutter.

Portable Tool Stand
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US Patent:

8371541, Feb 12, 2013
Filed:

Mar 28, 2011
Appl. No.:

13/073316
Inventors:

Eugene G. Eichhorn - Pinckney MI, US
Joseph W. Pawlow - Redford MI, US
Jeffrey Van Cleave - Troy MI, US
Assignee:

Van Mark Products Corporation - Farmington Hills MI
International Classification:

A47K 1/04
US Classification:

248129, 2484401, 16 32, 16 35 R
Abstract:

A portable tool stand assembly includes a pair of wheels that are mounted on an axle that is received in a bracket plate. The bracket plate defines a J-shaped slot that has a mobility position in which the wheels are lowered relative to the tool stand assembly to permit the tool stand assembly to be wheeled into position. The wheels may be shifted to a work position in which the wheels are raised relative to the tool stand assembly with feet provided on legs engaging the ground and supporting the tool stand assembly.

Eugene G Eichhorn