Patents by Inventor David L. Wikle
David L. Wikle 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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Patent number: 8677634Abstract: A power tool is provided with a perforated material remover to remove perforated material from power tool cutting implements. The power tool also includes a rip guide which has a long guide edge and two attachment points to the shoe/base of the saw. The rip guide is attached to the base/shoe via a pair of L-shaped openings that accept L-shaped support arms of the rip guide. The rip guide can also be folded for compact storage. The power tool also includes dual bevel scales for quickly and easily setting the bevel angle on the power tool.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Nickels, Jr., David L. Wikle, Tim Bowman, James R. Parks, Jonathan D. Bigden, Jeffrey Peck, Mei Ling Cheng, Hung Jung Chaing, Chun Chieh Huang
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Publication number: 20130174427Abstract: A power tool is provided with a perforated material remover to remove perforated material from power tool cutting implements. The power tool also includes a rip guide which has a long guide edge and two attachment points to the shoe/base of the saw. The rip guide is attached to the base/shoe via a pair of L-shaped openings that accept L-shaped support arms of the rip guide. The rip guide can also be folded for compact storage. The power tool also includes dual bevel scales for quickly and easily setting the bevel angle on the power tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Richard C. Nickels, JR., David L. Wikle, Tim Bowman, James R. Parks, Jonathan D. Bigden, Jeffrey Peck, Mei Ling Cheng, Hung Jung Chaing, Chun Chieh Huang
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Publication number: 20130152407Abstract: A power tool for cutting a workpiece including a casing, an auxiliary handle assembly extending from the casing, a motor disposed at least partially in the casing, and a drive transmission operably coupled to the motor. The drive transmission outputs a driving force in response to an input from the motor. A spindle locking mechanism is provided that is selectively positionable between a retracted position spaced apart from the drive transmission and a locked position engaging the drive transmission. The spindle lock mechanism thereby prevents rotation of the drive transmission in response to actuation of a pad member. The pad member can be positioned adjacent to the auxiliary handle to permit single-handed holding of the power tool and actuation of the pad member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: David L. Wikle, James R. Parks, Richard C. Nickels, JR.
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Patent number: 8245408Abstract: A power tool is provided with a perforated material remover to remove perforated material from power tool cutting implements. The power tool also includes a rip guide which has a long guide edge and two attachment points to the shoe/base of the saw. The rip guide is attached to the base/shoe via a pair of L-shaped openings that accept L-shaped support arms of the rip guide. The rip guide can also be folded for compact storage. The power tool also includes dual bevel scales for quickly and easily setting the bevel angle on the power tool.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Nickels, Jr., David L. Wikle, Tim Bowman, James R. Parks, Jonathan D. Bigden, Jeffrey Peck, Mei Ling Cheng, Hung Jung Chiang, Chun Chieh Huang
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Publication number: 20110232112Abstract: A power tool is provided with a perforated material remover to remove perforated material from power tool cutting implements. The power tool also includes a rip guide which has a long guide edge and two attachment points to the shoe/base of the saw. The rip guide is attached to the base/shoe via a pair of L-shaped openings that accept L-shaped support arms of the rip guide. The rip guide can also be folded for compact storage. The power tool also includes dual bevel scales for quickly and easily setting the bevel angle on the power tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Richard C. Nickels, JR., David L. Wikle, Tim Bowman, James R. Parks, Jonathan D. Bigden, Jeffrey Peck, Mei Ling Cheng, Hung Jung Chiang, Chun Chieh Huang
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Patent number: 7950156Abstract: A power tool is provided with a perforated material remover to remove perforated material from power tool cutting implements. The power tool also includes a rip guide which has a long guide edge and two attachment points to the shoe/base of the saw. The rip guide is attached to the base/shoe via a pair of L-shaped openings that accept L-shaped support arms of the rip guide. The rip guide can also be folded for compact storage. The power tool also includes dual bevel scales for quickly and easily setting the bevel angle on the power tool.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2008Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Nickels, Jr., David L. Wikle, Tim Bowman, James R. Parks, Jonathan D. Bigden, Jeffrey Peck, Mei Ling Cheng, Hung Jung Chiang, Chun Chieh Huang
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Publication number: 20110088267Abstract: A power tool for cutting a workpiece including a casing, an auxiliary handle assembly extending from the casing, a motor disposed at least partially in the casing, and a drive transmission operably coupled to the motor. The drive transmission outputs a driving force in response to an input from the motor. A spindle locking mechanism is provided that is selectively positionable between a retracted position spaced apart from the drive transmission and a locked position engaging the drive transmission. The spindle lock mechanism thereby prevents rotation of the drive transmission in response to actuation of a pad member. The pad member can be positioned adjacent to the auxiliary handle to permit single-handed holding of the power tool and actuation of the pad member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: David L. Wikle, James R. Parks, Richard C. Nickels, JR.
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Publication number: 20100122926Abstract: A bit exchange system for use with a tool includes a driver bit engageable with the tool and defining an axis. Each of a plurality of adapters has a first end configured to engage the driver bit along the axis and a second end configured to retain a tool bit. Each of a plurality of tool bits is coupled to the second end of one of the plurality of adapters. A holder unit has a plurality of receptacles for receiving the plurality of adapters. Each of the plurality of adapters is insertable into and removable from the respective receptacle with a motion substantially perpendicular to the axis while engaged by the driver bit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2009Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventors: Anthony T. Tocco, Thomas Evatt, Lilia Macias, David L. Wikle, Richard M. Davidian
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Patent number: 7624775Abstract: A planing machine including a base, at least two support columns disposed on the base, and a carriage assembly carrying a cutterhead. The carriage assembly may be mounted on the support columns. At least one of the base and the carriage assembly is movable vertically towards the other of the base and the carriage assembly. The planing machine may have panel mounted on at least one of the base and the carriage assembly and extending between the carriage assembly and the base housing for preventing user contact with the cutterhead.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2008Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Allison A. Smith, Jyh Cherng Lin, Todd J. Huston, David L. Wikle, Robert P. Welsh, Daniel H. Montague, Larry T. Albert, Barry Wixey, Bor Yann Chuang, Leo Chang, Chin Long Chi
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Publication number: 20090223337Abstract: A power tool for cutting a workpiece including a casing, an auxiliary handle assembly extending from the casing, a motor disposed at least partially in the casing, and a drive transmission operably coupled to the motor. The drive transmission outputs a driving force in response to an input from the motor. A spindle locking mechanism is provided that is selectively positionable between a retracted position spaced apart from the drive transmission and a locked position engaging the drive transmission. The spindle lock mechanism thereby prevents rotation of the drive transmission in response to actuation of a pad member. The pad member can be positioned adjacent to the auxiliary handle to permit single-handed holding of the power tool and actuation of the pad member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: David L. Wikle, James R. Parks, Richard C. Nickels, JR.
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Publication number: 20090205211Abstract: A power tool is provided with a perforated material remover to remove perforated material from power tool cutting implements. The power tool also includes a rip guide which has a long guide edge and two attachment points to the shoe/base of the saw. The rip guide is attached to the base/shoe via a pair of L-shaped openings that accept L-shaped support arms of the rip guide. The rip guide can also be folded for compact storage. The power tool also includes dual bevel scales for quickly and easily setting the bevel angle on the power tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventors: Richard C. Nickels, JR., David L. Wikle, Tim Bowman, James R. Parks, Jonathan D. Bigden, Jeffrey Peck, Mei Ling Cheng, Hung Jung Chaing, Chun Chieh Huang
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Publication number: 20090199928Abstract: A planing machine including a base, at least two support columns disposed on the base, and a carriage assembly carrying a cutterhead. The carriage assembly may be mounted on the support columns. At least one of the base and the carriage assembly is movable vertically towards the other of the base and the carriage assembly. The planing machine may have panel mounted on at least one one of the base and the carriage assembly and extending between the carriage assembly and the base housing for preventing user contact with the cutterhead.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Allison A. Smith, Jyh Cherng Lin, Todd J. Huston, David L. Wikle, Robert P. Welsh, Daniel H. Montague, Larry T. Albert, Barry Wixey, Bor Yann Chuang, Leo Chang, Chin Long Chi
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Patent number: 7458402Abstract: A portable power planer for planing the top surface of a workpiece. The portable power planer includes a base assembly, a carriage assembly disposed above the base assembly, the carriage assembly includes a cutterhead assembly, the carriage assembly being vertically movable to change distance between the base assembly and the carriage assembly, a hand crank attached to the carriage assembly for changing the distance between the base assembly and the carriage assembly, a material removal gauge disposed on the carriage assembly, a switch disposed on the carriage assembly, and a height scale disposed on the base assembly, wherein the material removal gauge, the switch and the height scale are on the front side of the power planer, and the hand crank is substantially on the front half of the power planer.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2003Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Barry Wixey, Robert P. Welsh, David L. Wikle, Jyh Cherng Lin, Leo Chang, Chin Long Chi
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Publication number: 20080264519Abstract: A planing machine including a base, at least two support columns disposed on the base, and a carriage assembly carrying a cutterhead. The carriage assembly may be mounted on the support columns. At least one of the base and the carriage assembly is movable vertically towards the other of the base and the carriage assembly. The planing machine may have panel mounted on at least one of the base and the carriage assembly and extending between the carriage assembly and the base housing for preventing user contact with the cutterhead.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Allison A. Smith, Jyh Cherng Lin, Todd J. Huston, David L. Wikle, Robert P. Welsh, Daniel H. Montague, Larry T. Albert, Barry Wixey, Bor Yann Chuang, Leo Chang, Chin Long Chi
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Patent number: 7428917Abstract: A power planer having a base, a carriage assembly and a height scale. The carriage assembly includes a cutterhead that may be adjustably positioned relative to a datum that is defined by the base. The height scale has a rotary scale that rotates in response to movement of the carriage assembly relative to the base. A value of a displayed portion of the rotary scale is related to a distance between the cutterhead and the base.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2005Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Barry Wixey, Robert P Welsh, David L Wikle, David J Doss
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Publication number: 20080196632Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a beam, legs for supporting the beam, a bracket for supporting at least one of an accessory and a power tool, and a handle assembly connected to the beam. The handle assembly is movable between a retracted position near the beam and an extended position away from the beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Inventors: Nicholas E. Achterberg, Allison A. Nicolaidis, Robert P. Welsh, David L. Wikle
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Publication number: 20080148915Abstract: A power tool is provided with a hanger having multiple discrete width positions to engage materials of different thicknesses. The power cord is installed in the tool housing with an extra length of cable between the cord clamp and the portion of the tool housing that secures the cord protector. A crimp-on device is installed on the power cord cable next to the cord protector. When the cord is subjected to jerking, the cable moves axially relative to the cord protector. As the cable moves, the crimp-on device compresses the extended end of the cord protector absorbing energy and reducing the forces transmitted to the cord set conductors. A rip guide includes a long guide edge and two attachment points to the shoe/base of the saw. The rip guide is attached to the base/shoe via a pair of L-shaped openings that accept L-shaped support arms of the rip guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Richard C. Nickels, Michael I. McDowell, David L. Wikle, Tim J. Bowman
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Patent number: 7331456Abstract: A storage container for housing drill bits can include a front housing portion and a rear housing portion. The front and rear housing portions can be pivotally connected through a hinge for moving between open and closed positions. The front and rear housing portions can define a body cavity therebetween in the closed position. A front bit holder can be pivotally connected to the hinge and lie adjacent to the front housing portion. A rear bit holder can be pivotally connected to the hinge and lie adjacent the rear housing portion. An intermediate bit holder can be pivotally connected to the hinge and lie between the front and rear bit holder.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2006Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: James E Pengerc, William Bredlow, David L Wikle
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Patent number: D567831Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2007Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: David L. Wikle, Robert P. Welsh
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Patent number: D580654Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2007Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Mark D Miller, David L Wikle