Patents Examined by Moncia Carter
  • Patent number: 7360770
    Abstract: A keyless chuck having both an automatic locking feature and a manual locking feature. The automatic locking feature provides for automatic locking of the chuck in a tightened state when a predetermined tightening torque has been exceeded. The chuck can be utilized with only the automatic locking feature engaged. If desired, a manual locking feature can also be engaged wherein rotation of the outer sleeve relative to the body is prevented. A retaining feature can be employed to inhibit the movement of the manual locking feature between a locked and unlocked position. The retaining feature thereby avoids accidental engaging or disengaging of the manual locking feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas L Luckenbaugh, Timothy J Bowman