Thomas E Wiberg

US Patent:

7770502, Aug 10, 2010

Filed:

Apr 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/112224

Inventors:

Michael Parrish - Westerville OH, US
Thomas Wiberg - Statesville NC, US
Robert Anderson - Mooresville NC, US
John Gardiner - Statesville NC, US

Assignee:

Elmer's Products Inc - Columbus OH

International Classification:

B26D 7/00

US Classification:

8352215, 83520, 83607, 200335

Abstract:

A cutting device for paper or other materials including a substantially flat base, a manually-operated cutting blade assembly, a sighting device, and a switch is provided. The base is adapted to receive substantially thin or flat materials for cutting. The manually-operated cutting blade assembly is pivotally attached to either side of the base and includes an elongated cutting arm positioned over a predetermined line of cut on the base. The sighting device includes a housing and an adjustable light source mounted within and protected by the housing, wherein the light source projects a fixed line of visible light along the predetermined line of cut. The switch and switch actuator activate and deactivate the light source.

US Patent:

20030205489, Nov 6, 2003

Filed:

Mar 31, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/405005

Inventors:

Patsy Shumake - Statesville NC, US
Thomas Wiberg - Statesville NC, US

International Classification:

B65D069/00

US Classification:

206/224000, 206/234000, 040/371000, 206/575000, 206/471000

Abstract:

A carrier for a portable display device that facilitates transportation thereof. The carrier includes a plurality of connected panels configured to permit the carrier to wrap around the portable display device and releasably latch to support the portable display device for carrying via an integral handle member of the carrier. The carrier may subsequently be unlatched to permit removal of the portable display device for use for display purposes, and relatched for subsequent transportation. The carrier may include integrally attached accessories die cut along with the carrier from a unitary sheet of corrugated paperboard for tear away removal therefrom. Such accessories may include a header, stencil cards, or alignment tools, such as a protractor, T-square or triangle. Removable adhesive labels may be provided on the carrier. The carrier may be scored for folding for compact storage, etc. A display kit including a portable display device and carrier is also provided.

US Patent:

20050188808, Sep 1, 2005

Filed:

Dec 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/002572

Inventors:

Michael Parrish - Westerville OH, US
Thomas Wiberg - Statesville NC, US
Robert Anderson - Mooresville NC, US
John Gardiner - Statesville NC, US

International Classification:

B26D007/27
B26D007/28

US Classification:

083522110

Abstract:

Cutting apparatus and methods are provided for cutting and trimming of flat materials, the invention incorporating an optical guide means for positioning of the flat material in a desired orientation. A laser device is positioned on a cutter to project a visual indication of the line of cut to be made by the cutting blade, and optionally along other lines such as to show a border or margin. Means are provided to power the laser device, and an optical element is provided to focus an emitted beam onto the cutter base, and any material placed thereon. Additionally the cutter includes a switching means for turning the laser device on and off. The switch can be mounted anywhere on the base or the cutting assembly. The cutter includes a cutting base for supporting the materials to be cut, a cutting blade assembly, and assistive cutting means such as a bottom blade on one edge of the base or a pad cooperating with the cutting blade to cut the flat material. The cutting blade can be of any type including, but not limited to, a guillotine blade and a rotary blade.