Kenneth M Powell

US Patent:

6783048, Aug 31, 2004

Filed:

Oct 7, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/680740

Inventors:

Kenneth S. Powell - Lawrenceville GA

Assignee:

K R Industries, Inc. - Lawrenceville GA

International Classification:

B25C 104

US Classification:

227113, 227147

Abstract:

A fastener used to secure a surface layer to a base and a two-stage fastener driver used the drive the fastener into the base. The fastener comprising a non-magnetic fastener body retaining a ferro-magnetic nail. The fastener driver for driving the fastener into the base. The fastener driver having a housing for magnetically retaining the fastener.

US Patent:

20030072634, Apr 17, 2003

Filed:

Sep 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/247201

Inventors:

Kenneth Powell - Lawrenceville GA, US

Assignee:

K&R Corporation and Simplex Nails - Lawrenceville GA

International Classification:

F16B015/00

US Classification:

411/358000

Abstract:

A fastener used to secure a surface layer to a base and a two-stage fastener driver used the drive the fastener into the base. The fastener comprising a non-magnetic fastener body retaining a ferro-magnetic nail. The fastener driver for driving the fastener into the base. The fastener driver having a housing for magnetically retaining the fastener.

US Patent:

44002335, Aug 23, 1983

Filed:

Nov 12, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/441229

Inventors:

Hemmige V. Rangachar - Newtown PA
Kenneth D. Powell - Lancaster PA

Assignee:

RCA Corporation - New York NY

International Classification:

C23F 102
B44C 122
C03C 1500
C03C 2506

US Classification:

156626

Abstract:

An etch line for etching apertures in a sheet of material is controlled by measuring the energy transmission capabilities of the apertures immediately after initially rinsing the sheet. A second energy transmission capability measurement is made after the sheet is fully dried. The results of the two measurements are combined to produce a predicted transmission signal which is used to control a parameter of the etching process.

US Patent:

56928645, Dec 2, 1997

Filed:

Dec 21, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/576302

Inventors:

Kenneth Simpson Powell - Lilburn GA
Causie C. Crane - Loganville GA

Assignee:

K & R Industries, Inc. - Lawrenceville GA

International Classification:

F16B 1304

US Classification:

411 30

Abstract:

The present invention discloses a self-tapping anchor and a method of installing the anchor into a wall. The anchor includes a flange portion, a drill end portion, and an intermediate shank portion. The intermediate shank portion has a central bore therein for receiving a fastener. An external thread is formed on the shank portion for threading the anchor into the wall. The shank portion is divided by a slot into a pair of leg portions and the external thread is divided into a plurality of discrete thread segments. The drill end portion supports the leg portions to prevent relative twisting therebetween during anchor installation into a wall. A reduced thickness web portion, or alternatively, a through slot, is formed in the drill end portion. When the threaded fastener is threaded into the central bore, the fastener causes the drill end portion to split apart releasing the leg portions so that the leg portions diverge to provide better anchor securement to the wall.

US Patent:

57786232, Jul 14, 1998

Filed:

Feb 3, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/794179

Inventors:

Kenneth S. Powell - Lilburn GA

Assignee:

K & R Industries, Inc. - Lawrenceville GA

International Classification:

E04B 500

US Classification:

52410

Abstract:

The present invention provides a roofing fastener, a roofing assembly including the roofing fastener, and a method of installing the roofing fastener into the roofing assembly. The roofing fastener includes a head and a shank integrally connected thereto. The shank and the thread thereon permits the roofing fastener to be self-tapping and threaded into a base substrate such as a concrete deck. Preferably, the roofing fastener includes a polygonal socket within nubbins thereon to squeeze about a drill bit. Also, ideally the head of the roofing fastener is round and has a diameter which is greater than the length of the shank. Ideally, the fastener is made of a low-moisture material which can absorb water from the surrounding substrate causing the fastener to swell and increase its holding power.