Mark J Downes

US Patent:

6994529, Feb 7, 2006

Filed:

Mar 22, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/805987

Inventors:

Mark J. Downes - Bel Air MD, US

Assignee:

Black & Decker Inc. - Newark DE

International Classification:

F04B 53/00

US Classification:

417234

Abstract:

An air compressor package having improved stability and portability. The air compressor package is positionable in an operational position, wherein the air compressor package is positioned on a base, and a transport position, wherein the air compressor package may be more readily transported. Positioning of the air compressor package into the transport position is accomplished by rotating the air compressor about a rotational axis that is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the air tank, which positions the air compressor in an orientation and position that is relatively comfortable, whether or not the air compressor is hand-transported.

US Patent:

7029240, Apr 18, 2006

Filed:

Mar 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/392567

Inventors:

Michael P. Baron - Phoenix MD, US
Mark Downes - Bel Air MD, US
John E. Buck - Cockeysville MD, US

Assignee:

Black & Decker Inc. - Newark DE

International Classification:

F04B 53/00

US Classification:

417234

Abstract:

A portable air compressor assembly includes a tubular frame having a pair of parallelogram shaped side sections. A support plate is connected between the side sections and horizontally positioned in a compressor normal operating position. A plurality of operating components connect to the support plate. A fluid pressure tank is supported perpendicular to the side sections and forward of the operating components. The frame envelopes the operating components' outer perimeter and angularly extends to a stop point rearward of the operating components. When tipped rearward to the stop point, the compressor assembly returns by gravity to the compressor normal operating position. An instrument and connector panel including an engine on/off switch is mounted in a protected position. Wheels and structural feet are removable and a handle is retractable and removable for shipping.

US Patent:

7686591, Mar 30, 2010

Filed:

Feb 16, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/355377

Inventors:

Michael P. Baron - Phoenix MD, US
Mark Downes - Bel Air MD, US
John E. Buck - Cockeysville MD, US

Assignee:

Black & Decker Inc. - Newark DE

International Classification:

F04B 53/00

US Classification:

417234

Abstract:

A portable air compressor assembly includes a tubular frame having a pair of parallelogram shaped side sections. A support plate is connected between the side sections and horizontally positioned in a compressor normal operating position. A plurality of operating components connect to the support plate. A fluid pressure tank is supported perpendicular to the side sections and forward of the operating components. The frame envelopes the operating components' outer perimeter and angularly extends to a stop point rearward of the operating components. When tipped rearward to the stop point, the compressor assembly returns by gravity to the compressor normal operating position. An instrument and connector panel including an engine on/off switch is mounted in a protected position. Wheels and structural feet are removable and a handle is retractable and removable for shipping.

US Patent:

20050163625, Jul 28, 2005

Filed:

Feb 8, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/053033

Inventors:

Richard Cherry - York PA, US
John Buck - Cockeysville MD, US
Mark Downes - Bel Air MD, US
Nick Achterberg - Trappe MD, US

International Classification:

F04B053/00
F04B017/00

US Classification:

417234000, 417572000

Abstract:

An air compressor package having improved stability and portability. The air compressor package is positionable in an operational position, wherein the air compressor package is positioned on a base, and a transport position, wherein the air compressor package may be more readily transported. Positioning of the air compressor package into the transport position is accomplished by rotating the air compressor about a rotational axis that is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the air tank. The air compressor package includes a protective stop configured to contact a support surface when the air compressor package is moved between the operating position and the transport position, thereby preventing slippage of the air compressor package away from the user.