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Patent No. 5508049

Pizza Pie With Concentric Rings of Crust

A pizza mold for forming a plurality of concentric raised ridges of dough (i.e., crust) on the surface of a pizza pie.

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Assignee: Credo Technology Corporation


Location: Broadview, IL
No. of patents: 53

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NumberTitleIssue Date
7980325Rotating shaft locking mechanism
A locking mechanism for a rotary power tool that includes an elongated locking member that is retained by, and is at opposite first and second end portions within, at least one of a motor housing and a gearbox end casting and being slideable between unlocked and loc...
07/19/2011
D608802Auger bit with reamer and nail hit capability
01/26/2010
7581323Cordless circular saw
A circular saw including a motor housing having a first end portion and a second end portion, a motor assembly disposed within the housing, a rotary blade assembly having a predetermined weight mounted to the first end portion of the motor housing, and a battery pac...
09/01/2009
7578325Hybrid router
A hybrid router is disclosed that is capable of operating as a fixed or a plunge router wherein the preferred embodiment thereof comprises a motor assembly that has a housing containing a motor as well as operating handles attached to the housing and operating contr...
08/25/2009
D598260Portable oscillating tool
08/18/2009
7568288Power hand tool right angle attachment having a light source with a self-generating power supply
A preferred embodiment of the preferred invention comprises a right angle attachment for a power hand tool of the type which has a generally cylindrical elongated housing with a motor contained within the housing or case and the motor having an output shaft that ext...
08/04/2009
7424768Handle for power tool
A power tool having a handle includes a first member configured to selectively engage a housing of a power tool and a second member provided adjacent the first member and movable between a first position and a second position. A portion of the second member restrict...
09/16/2008
7367253Cutting assembly having multiple turntable locking mechanisms
A fine-adjustment mechanism for making small adjustments to a cutting angle on a miter saw is used in conjunction with an apparatus that includes a base having at least one recess, and a turntable that supports a cutting tool is rotatably mounted to the base. An ang...
05/06/2008
7290575Hybrid router
A hybrid router is disclosed that is capable of operating as a fixed or a plunge router wherein the preferred embodiment thereof comprises a motor assembly that has a housing containing a motor as well as operating handles attached to the housing and operating contr...
11/06/2007
7290574Power tool support fixture
A support fixture for a hand-held power tool includes a base plate and a guide plate assembly supported for movement relative to the base plate to bring the working end of the power tool into contact with a workpiece on which the base plate is supported. The guide p...
11/06/2007
7282818Power hand tool having a proximity detector
The present invention provides a power tool with a hand proximity detector to detect the hand of an operator and a trigger circuit operable with the detector to control the operation of a light in the housing or to provide a safety lockout function. One embodiment i...
10/16/2007
7273080Power tool support fixture
A support fixture for a hand-held power tool includes a base plate and a guide plate assembly supported for movement relative to the base plate to bring the working end of the power tool into contact with a workpiece on which the base plate is supported. The guide p...
09/25/2007
7267513Spade drill bit
A spade drill bit (202) comprises a shaft (204) having one end (205) configured to be engaged to a driving tool and a cutting head (206) attached at an opposite end of said shaft (204). The cutting head (206) includes a cent...
09/11/2007
7234243Reciprocating cutting tool with orbital action
A reciprocating cutting tool configured for orbital cutting, includes a housing, a power source disposed in the housing, a main linkage connected to the power source and to a blade for driving the blade in a vertically reciprocating motion, a foot plate connected to...
06/26/2007
7232280Grout guide attachment
A guide attachment for a rotary hand tool is disclosed that comprises a housing, an adapter and a removable base. The attachment is configured to remove grout from between adjacent tiles, such as floor or wall tiles. The housing of the preferred embodiment is config...
06/19/2007
D536232Router handles
02/06/2007
7168973Extension cord retention and plug retention system
A retaining system including a power cord retaining system and a cord plug retaining system for use with a power tool. The power cord retaining system is configured for accommodating an extension cord and includes a cord capture formation for retaining the extension...
01/30/2007
7131180Attachment for power tool
An attachment for a hand-held power tool, such as a rotary cutting tool, is disclosed. The attachment is configured for selective coupling to a rotary cutting tool and includes a handle that is substantially perpendicular to a central longitudinal axis of the rotary...
11/07/2006
7125277plug retention system
A retaining system including a power cord retaining system and a cord plug retaining system for use with a power tool. The power cord retaining system is configured for accommodating an extension cord and includes a cord capture formation for retaining the extension...
10/24/2006
7121445Power tool housing
A housing for an electric tool has a plurality of spring arms for exerting a spring force on a brush holder that holds a brush for engaging a commutator. Preferably, the spring arms are integral with a tool housing end cap. ...
10/17/2006
7114425Fine-adjustment mechanism to preset a miter saw for precision miter cuts
A fine-adjustment mechanism for making small adjustments to a cutting angle on a miter saw. The mechanism is used in conjunction with an apparatus that includes a base having at least one recess, and a turntable that supports a cutting tool is rotatably mounted to t...
10/03/2006
D528099Rotary tool
09/12/2006
D527964Rotary tool
09/12/2006
7094011Power tool
A hand-held power tool includes a housing having a motor provided therein, a cutting accessory coupled to the motor and means for selectively directing a flow of air toward a point of cut of the cutting accessory. The flow of air acts to remove debris at the point o...
08/22/2006
7080964Tool chuck having a light transmitting capability
A preferred embodiment of the invention comprises a tool chuck for a power hand tool of the type which has a generally cylindrical elongated housing with a motor contained within the housing or case and the motor having an output shaft that extends from the nose end...
07/25/2006
7077736Angle attachment for power tool
An angle attachment for a rotary power tool includes a first assembly including a first shaft and a first gear and a second assembly including a second shaft and a second gear. The second gear engages the first gear and the central longitudinal axis of the second sh...
07/18/2006
D524130Reciprocating saw
07/04/2006
D523634Insert bit dispenser
06/27/2006
7065884Power hand tool foot assembly
A power hand tool foot assembly includes a platform having an arch portion. A swivel lock is within the arch portion, with a mount connecting the swivel lock to the tool housing. A lever is pivotally mounted on the mount. When the lever is in a locked position, the ...
06/27/2006
7052382Accessory attachment for rotary hand tools
The preferred embodiment of a rotary hand tool attachment is intended for coupling to a rotary power hand tool of the type that has a housing with a substantially cylindrical nose portion and a motor having an output shaft with a mounting coupling for receiving a dr...
05/30/2006
7021955plug retention system
A retaining system including a power cord retaining system and a cord plug retaining system for use with a power tool. The power cord retaining system is configured for accommodating an extension cord and includes a cord capture formation for retaining the extension...
04/04/2006
7018149Plunge-type router having improved plunge return capability
A preferred embodiment router is disclosed having a housing which supports a motor wherein the housing is vertically movable along a pair of spaced vertical guide posts of a base structure and wherein the router includes a flexible baffle which can vertically expand...
03/28/2006
D513692Right angle attachment for rotary tool
01/24/2006
D511136Portable battery charging and audio unit
11/01/2005
6932357Gear reducing collet nut assembly
A gear reducing collet nut assembly is provided for holding a tool bit. The assembly includes an outer grip sleeve that can be rotated to actuate a clamping structure with a bore for holding a tool bit. More specifically, the assembly includes a planetary gear syste...
08/23/2005
D508506Scroll saw
08/16/2005
6926477Jig assembly
A jig assembly for use with work piece and a hand-held power tool having a cutting bit includes a first member and at least one insert. The first member has a first opening and is configured to be positioned adjacent a first side of the work piece. The at least one ...
08/09/2005
D507730Rotary tool
07/26/2005
6922153Safety detection and protection system for power tools
A detection system for detecting a dangerous condition for an operator using a power tool of the type which has an exposed blade relative to a work surface and a protection system for minimizing, if not eliminating the possibility of a user being injured by contacti...
07/26/2005
6912788Blade storage compartment for power tool vacuum port
A power hand tool of the type adapted to operate with one of a variety of elongated blades and being configured for vacuuming debris from an area near the blade during operation of the tool, wherein the tool includes a housing, a motor located within the housing, a ...
07/05/2005
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