David L Pringle

US Patent:

6763747, Jul 20, 2004

Filed:

Mar 3, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/261643

Inventors:

Joseph T. Gierer - Glen Carbon IL
David L. Pringle - Town and Country MO

Assignee:

Emerson Electric Co. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

B25G 108

US Classification:

81489, 161101, 30340, 811771

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a shock absorbing hammer and handle assembly. The shock absorbing hammer includes a hammer head including a striking portion, a shaft connected to the hammer head, and a hand grip. In accordance with aspects of the present invention, a hand grip assembly suitable for use with the shock absorbing hammer includes a shell defining an outer surface and an inner cavity. An inner elastomeric layer lines the inner cavity and defines an opening adapted to receive the shaft of the item. An outer elastomeric layer surrounds the outer surface of the shell. In particular embodiments of the handle grip, the outer elastomeric layer is formed with first and second elastomeric materials, which may define different durometer hardnesses. Still further, the inner elastomeric layer may also be formed with the first elastomeric material. In accordance with another aspects of the present invention, methods of making the novel handle grip are also presented.

US Patent:

D577805, Sep 30, 2008

Filed:

Jan 2, 2008

Appl. No.:

29/299680

Inventors:

John R. Adrian - Oshkosh WI, US
Brent E. Coffey - Pewaukee WI, US
Jesse Allen Hollingsworth - West Bend WI, US
Kenneth J. Jonas - Mequon WI, US
David L. Pringle - Waukesha WI, US

Assignee:

Broan-NuTone LLC - Hartford WI

International Classification:

2304

US Classification:

D23371

US Patent:

8485696, Jul 16, 2013

Filed:

Oct 11, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/902065

Inventors:

David L. Pringle - Waukesha WI, US
Mirko Zakula - New Berlin WI, US
Jeff Emmerich - Madison WI, US
Chris Sherwin - Stoughton WI, US
Kevin Kopp - Pardeeville WI, US

Assignee:

Broan NuTone, LLC - Hartford WI

International Classification:

F21V 29/02
F21V 15/01
F21S 10/02

US Classification:

362373, 362228, 362231, 362234, 362376

Abstract:

Embodiments of the invention provide a lighting and ventilating system including a main housing. The main housing can include an inlet through which air can be received within the main housing and an outlet through which the air can exit the main housing. A fan wheel can be supported in the main housing and it can be operable to generate a flow of air. A grille can be coupled to the main housing and the grille can include louvers. The system further can include a lamp housing coupled to the grille, the lamp housing can include a first set of illumination devices and a second set of illumination devices. The second set of illumination devices can be capable of emitting a dynamic illumination event.

US Patent:

20050246989, Nov 10, 2005

Filed:

Apr 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/817149

Inventors:

David Pringle - Waukesha WI, US
Kenneth Jonas - Mequon WI, US
Donovan Gehring - West Bend WI, US
Christopher Nemacheck - Sussex WI, US
Karen Formico - Mequon WI, US

International Classification:

B08B003/00
B08B006/00
B08B003/12
E04F013/08

US Classification:

052384000, 052390000

Abstract:

Some embodiments of the present invention provide a backsplash for protecting a first surface adjacent a work surface. In some embodiments, the backsplash includes a layer of tiles having a front surface exposed and resistant to byproducts of work performed on the work surface. In some embodiments, the layer of tiles are coupled together for installation and removal from the first surface as a single integral unit. Also, in some embodiments the backsplash includes a mount positioned to releasably and removably couple the backsplash to the first surface in at least one location between the backsplash and the first surface. The mount can retain the layer of tiles in a substantially perpendicular relationship with respect to the work surface when the backsplash is in the mounted position upon the first surface. Also, some embodiments of the present invention provide a method of releaseably coupling a backsplash to a first surface adjacent a work surface.

US Patent:

20090170421, Jul 2, 2009

Filed:

Jan 2, 2008

Appl. No.:

11/968250

Inventors:

John R. Adrian - Oshkosh WI, US
Brent E. Coffey - Pewaukee WI, US
Jesse Allen Hollingsworth - West Bend WI, US
Kenneth J. Jonas - Mequon WI, US
David L. Pringle - Waukesha WI, US

International Classification:

F24F 7/10
F24F 7/06

US Classification:

454349, 454354

Abstract:

The present invention provides, among other things, an exhaust vent fan including a housing having an inlet through which air is received within the housing and an outlet through which the air exits the housing, a fan wheel supported in the housing and operable to generate a flow of the air out of the outlet, a louvered first grille positioned across the inlet, a heating element supported in the housing, and a second grille supported on the housing and being moveable relative to the first grille while the first grille is secured to the housing to direct a heated air flow from the heating element out of the housing.

US Patent:

6016722, Jan 25, 2000

Filed:

Jan 9, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/005199

Inventors:

Joseph T. Gierer - Glen Carbon IL
David L. Pringle - Town and Country MO

Assignee:

Emerson Electric Co. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

B25D 100

US Classification:

81 22

Abstract:

A shock-absorbing claw hammer includes a handle, a claw and a striking head. Vibrations and shock in the handle and head, as well as recoil, caused by the striking head striking an object are at least partially reduced by shock-absorbing means.

US Patent:

61289779, Oct 10, 2000

Filed:

Jan 9, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/005198

Inventors:

Joseph T. Gierer - Glen Carbon IL
David L. Pringle - Town and Country MO

Assignee:

Emerson Electric Co. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

B25D 100

US Classification:

81 22

Abstract:

A shock-absorbing claw hammer includes a handle, a claw and a striking head. Vibrations in the handle caused by the striking head striking an object are at least partially reduced by shock-absorbing means. In one embodiment, the head includes a top surface and a lower surface, with the lower surface of the head coupled to the handle. The claw includes a first slit for pulling nails, and the head further defines a second slit extending from the top surface of the head towards the lower surface of the head situated generally between the striking head and the claw. In another embodiment, tension and compression rebars are positioned within the handle, with the striking head coupled to the compression rebar and the claw coupled to the tension rebar such that the striking head and the claw move relative to one another upon striking an object. In a further embodiment, the handle includes a first end opposite a second end with a main striking head and a secondary striking head coupled to the first end and the claw coupled to the second end. In yet other embodiments, the striking head and the claw are configured to move with respect to each other when the striking head strikes an object.