Patents by Inventor Andrew E. Seman, Jr.
Andrew E. Seman, Jr. has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20170222382Abstract: An adapter for electrically connecting a power tool battery pack with a power tool and/or a power tool battery pack charger. The adapter has a controller, and a wireless communication circuit connected to the controller for wireless communication with a computing device, the wireless communication circuit receiving data from the computing device. The controller can perform an action according to the data received from the computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Ryan H. Peloquin, Andrew E. Seman, JR.
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Publication number: 20170149372Abstract: A power tool system includes a first power tool having a first power tool rated voltage, a second power tool having a second power tool rated voltage that is different from the first power tool rated voltage, and a first battery pack coupleable to the first power tool and to the second power tool. The first battery pack is switchable between a first configuration having a first battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the first power tool rated voltage such that the first battery pack enables operation of the first power tool, and a second configuration having a convertible battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the second power tool rated voltage such that the battery pack enables operation of the second power tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E Seman, JR.
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Publication number: 20170122325Abstract: A fluid pump having a housing with a fluid input and a fluid output, a removable power tool battery pack disposed within the housing, a motor disposed within the housing and electrically connected to the power tool battery pack, and an impeller driven by the motor for drawing fluid through an input opening and into an output opening. The fluid pump may be partially buoyant when placed in a fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Andrew E. Seman, JR., Daniel J. White, David C. Veprek, Dennis Keith Kirk, JR.
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Publication number: 20170126051Abstract: A power tool includes a housing, a brushless direct current (BLDC) motor including a rotor and a stator having at least three stator windings corresponding to at least three phases of the motor, the rotor being moveable by the stator when the stator windings are appropriately energized within the corresponding phases, each phase being characterized by a corresponding voltage waveform energizing the corresponding stator winding, the motor being configured to operate within an operating voltage range, and a power supply interface arranged to receive at least one of AC power from an AC power supply having a first nominal voltage or DC power from a DC power supply having a second nominal voltage, the power supply interface configured to output the AC power via an AC power line and the DC power via a DC power line.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: John D. Cox, Michael K. Forster, John C. Vanko, Daniel J. White, Bhanuprasad V. Gorti, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E. Seman, JR.
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Publication number: 20170087738Abstract: A table saw guard assembly for guarding a blade on a table saw is provided. The table saw guard assembly includes a support structure and a hood assembly including at least one of a front curtain, first side curtain, second side curtain and top curtain, wherein each of said curtains are independently moveable and/or removable from the hood assembly. Furthermore, a table saw guard assembly is provided including a quick release mechanism for connecting the hood assembly to the support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Michael L. O'BANION, Warren A. CEROLL, James R. PARKS, Robert Alan BERRY, Robert P. WELSH, Daniel PUZIO, Michael L. AGRONIN, Philip T. MILLER, Robert J. OPSITOS, JR., Andrew E. SEMAN, JR., John K. HORKY, James P. BASCOM, Todd J. HUSTON, Matthew C. WEBSTER, Adan AYALA
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Patent number: 9583793Abstract: A power tool system includes a first power tool having a first power tool rated voltage, a second power tool having a second power tool rated voltage that is different from the first power tool rated voltage, and a first battery pack coupleable to the first power tool and to the second power tool. The first battery pack is switchable between a first configuration having a first battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the first power tool rated voltage such that the first battery pack enables operation of the first power tool, and a second configuration having a convertible battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the second power tool rated voltage such that the battery pack enables operation of the second power tool.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2016Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E. Seman, Jr.
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Patent number: 9583745Abstract: A power tool system includes a first power tool having a first power tool rated voltage, a second power tool having a second power tool rated voltage that is different from the first power tool rated voltage, and a first battery pack coupleable to the first power tool and to the second power tool. The first battery pack is switchable between a first configuration having a first battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the first power tool rated voltage such that the first battery pack enables operation of the first power tool, and a second configuration having a convertible battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the second power tool rated voltage such that the battery pack enables operation of the second power tool.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2016Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E. Seman, Jr.
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Patent number: 9573292Abstract: A table saw guard assembly for guarding a blade on a table saw is provided. The table saw guard assembly includes a support structure and a hood assembly including at least one of a front curtain, first side curtain, second side curtain and top curtain, wherein each of said curtains are independently moveable and/or removable from the hood assembly. Furthermore, a table saw guard assembly is provided including a quick release mechanism for connecting the hood assembly to the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2014Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Michael L. O'Banion, Warren A. Ceroll, James R. Parks, Robert Alan Berry, Robert P. Welsh, Daniel Puzio, Michael L. Agronin, Philip T. Miller, Robert J. Opsitos, Jr., Andrew E. Seman, Jr., John K. Horky, James P. Bascom, Todd J. Huston, Matthew C. Webster, Adan Ayala
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Publication number: 20160336558Abstract: A power tool system includes a first power tool having a first power tool rated voltage, a second power tool having a second power tool rated voltage that is different from the first power tool rated voltage, and a first battery pack coupleable to the first power tool and to the second power tool. The first battery pack is switchable between a first configuration having a first battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the first power tool rated voltage such that the first battery pack enables operation of the first power tool, and a second configuration having a convertible battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the second power tool rated voltage such that the battery pack enables operation of the second power tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Michael Varipatis, Andrew E. Seman, JR., Nathan J. Osborne, Ryan Klee, Bhanuprasad Gorti
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Publication number: 20160336793Abstract: An electrical device includes a motor having at least one coil, a first input configured to be coupled to a rechargeable direct current (DC) power source and a second input configured to be coupled to an alternating current (AC) power source. The device includes a motor control module that is operably connected to the motor, to the first input and to the second input. The motor control module is configured to deliver power from at least one of the rechargeable DC power source and the AC power source to the motor. The device includes a charge control circuit that is operably connected to the motor and to the second input, where the charge control circuit is configured to enable charging the rechargeable DC power source using energy from the AC power source and the at least one coil of the motor in a buck converter configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Andrew E. SEMAN, JR., Daniel J. WHITE, Michael K. FORSTER
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Publication number: 20160336559Abstract: A power tool system includes a first power tool having a first power tool rated voltage, a second power tool having a second power tool rated voltage that is different from the first power tool rated voltage, and a first battery pack coupleable to the first power tool and to the second power tool. The first battery pack is switchable between a first configuration having a first battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the first power tool rated voltage such that the first battery pack enables operation of the first power tool, and a second configuration having a convertible battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the second power tool rated voltage such that the battery pack enables operation of the second power tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E. Seman, JR.
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Publication number: 20160242356Abstract: The present invention is directed to a lawn mower and more particularly to a system and method of charging a variety of batteries of the lawn mower including connecting the lawn mower to a towing vehicle, either directly or by placing the lawn mower on a trailer, towing the lawn mower, generating electricity upon towing the lawn mower utilizing a generator mechanically coupled to the lawn mower wheels or the wheels of the trailer. The generator converts the mechanical energy into electrical energy. The generator is electrically coupled to first type of battery and a second type of battery that is connected to the lawn mower and/or a first type of battery and a second type of battery that is connected to a charging station on the trailer. The system also includes a charging circuit for each of the first type of battery and the second type of battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White, Ryan Peloquin, Andrew E. Seman, JR.
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Patent number: 9415488Abstract: A screwdriving tool that includes a driving tool (driver), a sensor, a sensor target and a contact trip assembly that is coupled to the driving tool and has a nose element. The driver has a housing, a motor and an output member that is driven by the motor. One of the nose element and the output member is axially movable and biased by a spring into an extended position. The sensor and sensor target are configured to cooperate to permit the sensor to provide a sensor signal that is indicative of movement of the one of the nose element and the output member. The motor is controllable in a first operational mode and at least one rotational direction based in part on the sensor signal.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Daniel Puzio, Craig A. Schell, Joseph P. Kelleher, Scott Eshelman, Andrew E. Seman, Jr., Todd A. Hagan, Joseph G. Stauffer, Will Wang, John D. Cox
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Patent number: 9415499Abstract: An electrical combination including a power tool, charger and an adapter separate from and connectable between the battery and the tool housing or battery charger to support the battery on the tool housing or the battery charger, the adapter having adapter leads for electrically coupling the battery to the power tool or the battery charger, the adapter having a mechanical lockout for allowing an electrical coupling between the adapter and the power tool while preventing an electrical coupling between the adapter and the battery charger.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2012Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Daniele C. Brotto, Bhanuprasad V. Gorti, Daniel J. White, Shelby K. Starks, Geoffrey S. Howard, Allen K. Brelsford, Jeffrey Francis, Jeffrey Norris, Andrew E. Seman, Jr., David A. Carrier, Danh T. Trinh
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Patent number: 9406915Abstract: A power tool system includes a first power tool having a first power tool rated voltage, a second power tool having a second power tool rated voltage that is different from the first power tool rated voltage, and a first battery pack coupleable to the first power tool and to the second power tool. The first battery pack is switchable between a first configuration having a first battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the first power tool rated voltage such that the first battery pack enables operation of the first power tool, and a second configuration having a convertible battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the second power tool rated voltage such that the battery pack enables operation of the second power tool.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2015Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E. Seman, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160204475Abstract: A power tool system includes a first power tool having a first power tool rated voltage, a second power tool having a second power tool rated voltage that is different from the first power tool rated voltage, and a first battery pack coupleable to the first power tool and to the second power tool. The first battery pack is switchable between a first configuration having a first battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the first power tool rated voltage such that the first battery pack enables operation of the first power tool, and a second configuration having a convertible battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the second power tool rated voltage such that the battery pack enables operation of the second power tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E. Seman, JR.
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Publication number: 20160204626Abstract: The present invention is directed to a battery charger for charging a battery pack. The battery charger includes a plurality of components including a power supply. The battery charger also includes a temperature sensor that senses the temperature of at least one of the plurality of battery charger components, for example a transformer. The battery charger power supply is adjusted based on the temperature of the at least one of the plurality of battery charger components.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Michael Cruz, Geoffrey S. Howard, Marc W. McKinley, Andrew E. Seman, JR., Daniel J. White, Brian K. Wohltmann
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Patent number: 9321156Abstract: An improved method is provided for operating a power tool. The method includes: monitoring rotational motion of the power tool about an axis using a rotational motion sensor disposed in the power tool; determining a direction of the rotational motion about the axis; and driving the output member in a direction defined by the detected rotational motion of the tool, where the output member is driven by a motor residing in the power tool. Thus, the output member is drive clockwise when the rotational motion of the tool is clockwise about the axis and the output member is drive counter-clockwise when the rotational motion of the tool is counter-clockwise about the axis.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Scott J. Eshleman, Craig A. Schell, Andrew E. Seman, Jr., Daniel Puzio, Daniele C. Brotto, Joseph P. Kelleher, Gabriel E. Concari, Robert B. Schoch, Thomas W. Murray
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Publication number: 20160099590Abstract: A system includes a plurality of battery packs, a plurality of battery pack trays, and a kiosk. Each tray includes a battery charging circuit and one or more receptacles for receiving one or more of the battery packs. The kiosk includes a storage unit configured to receive and store the plurality of battery pack trays, a power module configured to deliver power to the battery pack trays, and a controller that is configured to control dispensing of the trays and the battery packs from the kiosk. Each tray is configured to be alternatively powered by the power module in the kiosk or by an external power source apart from the kiosk to enable the charging circuit in the tray to charge the battery pack that is received in each receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Matthew J. VELDERMAN, Daniel J. WHITE, Andrew E. SEMAN, JR., David A. MILLER, Nathan J. CRUISE, Geoffrey S. HOWARD
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Publication number: 20160099575Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a portable power supply system for providing power to corded power tools. The portable power supply is configured to receive AC power through an AC power connector from an AC power source and DC power through a DC power connector from a DC power source. The portable power supply is configured to selectively provide the AC power and the DC power to a power supply output. The AC power and the DC power may be provided simultaneously or alternately to the power supply output.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Matthew J. Velderman, John D. Cox, Andrew E. Seman, Jr., Daniel J. White
