Thomas H Darling

US Patent:

20010011564, Aug 9, 2001

Filed:

Jan 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/755338

Inventors:

Thomas Darling - Decatur IN, US

International Classification:

B27C005/00

US Classification:

144/144100

Abstract:

The router jig of this invention uses a preformed negative form of the decorative molding as a guide which directs a router having a straight router bit along the end of a piece of the molding to appropriately form the end for an inside corner. The router jig includes a generally rectangular frame having a router support tray which is slidable relative to the frame. A slot is formed through one side wall of frame. A biased guide pin is connected to the router support tray and is accommodated within the slot of the frame. In use, a router is placed onto the router base and in contact with the guide pin which is extending through the slot. The opposite end of the guide pin is placed in contact with the negative form. With a piece of molding clamped under the frame, the router is turned on and slid with the router base perpendicularly across the molding. As the router is slid relative to the frame and molding, the guide pin is guided along the negative form. Contact between the negative form, the guide pin and the router causes the router to follow the path of the negative form and route a similar profile onto the end of the piece of molding.

US Patent:

49154460, Apr 10, 1990

Filed:

Nov 18, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/273664

Inventors:

Ronald J. Darling - Decatur IN
Thomas G. Darling - Decatur IN
Steven M. Darling - Decatur IN

International Classification:

A47D 110

US Classification:

297250

Abstract:

An infant seat, a removable seat and a seat latch, the seat having a base, a removable seat, and means for restraining a child in the removable seat. The seat is usable as a car seat and the base securable to an automobile seat with a seat belt. The removable seat is joined to the base and reversibly disjoinable from the base without removal of the child from the seat.

US Patent:

55586074, Sep 24, 1996

Filed:

Sep 12, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/527195

Inventors:

Thomas G. Darling - Decatur IN

International Classification:

A63H 102

US Classification:

482 95

Abstract:

The training device of this invention allows the athlete to stretch his leg and back muscles in the same general position as used to perform the various styles of kicks. The training device includes a generally rectangular frame which is mounted vertically on a wall. A foot pad is slidably carried by the frame and is connected to a cable and pulley system to shift the pad along the frame. In use, the athlete places one foot on the pad while balancing on the other foot. The athlete then pulls handles connected to the cable to raise the pad until the proper amount of stretching is achieved. A pair of handles are connected along the length of the cable which allows the athlete to raise the pad to a higher level by pulling on the second handle. Therefore, using the training device of the subject invention, the athlete's muscles are stretched in an active position simulating more closely the position of the muscles during an actual kick. The foot pad defines a recess which accommodates a portion of the athlete's heel during a front kick stretching maneuver or a portion of his instep or toes during a side kick stretching maneuver.

US Patent:

58934022, Apr 13, 1999

Filed:

Feb 3, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/018088

Inventors:

Thomas G. Darling - Decatur IN

International Classification:

B27M 300
B27C 510

US Classification:

144372

Abstract:

The router jig of this invention uses a preformed negative form of the decorative molding as a guide which directs a router having a straight router bit along the end of a piece of the molding to appropriately form the end for an inside corner. The router jig includes a generally rectangular frame having a router support tray which is slidable relative to the frame. A slot is formed through one side wall of frame. A biased guide pin is connected to the router support tray and is accommodated within the slot of the frame. In use, a router is placed onto the router base and in contact with the guide pin which is extending through the slot. The opposite end of the guide pin is placed in contact with the negative form. With a piece of molding clamped under the frame, the router is turned on and slid with the router base perpendicularly across the molding. As the router is slid relative to the frame and molding, the guide pin is guided along the negative form.