Patents by Inventor Kenneth M. Brazell
Kenneth M. Brazell 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: 20240083007Abstract: A sander includes a housing defining a front end and a rear end relative to a direction of travel of the sander on a work surface, an actuator, and a battery platform. The housing supports a motor and has a grip disposed over the motor adjacent the front end and a handle positioned at or adjacent the rear end. The housing further supports a belt drive assembly configured to rotatably support a belt and having a belt plate extending a long a first plane. The actuator is supported by the handle. The battery platform is at least partially supported by and located above the handle. The battery platform defines a battery pack receptacle configured to support a battery pack. The battery platform is oriented along a second plane orientated at an acute angle relative to the first plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Nicholas S. Norton, Jesse J. Jerabek, Kenneth M. Brazell, Garrett Long, Jacob S. Watrous, Mason A. Matlock, Isiah Daniel Smith
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Patent number: 10237996Abstract: A modular garage door opener system and method including a garage door opener having a motor that is configured to be coupled to a garage door to open and close the garage door. The garage door opener includes a first accessory port including a first accessory mounting interface and a second accessory port disposed on the garage door opener including a second accessory mounting interface. An accessory device including a first mounting interface engages the first accessory mounting interface to couple the accessory device to the first accessory port. The accessory device may be disengaged from the first accessory mounting interface and then engage the second accessory mounting interface to couple the accessory device to the second accessory port. Additionally, a second accessory device may engage the first accessory port after disengagement of the accessory device.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2018Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: TTI (MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE) LIMITEDInventors: J. Porter Whitmire, Todd Zimmerman, Mark Huggins, Michael Preus, Parke Pleasants, J. Luke Jenkins, Robert E. McCracken, Kenneth M. Brazell, Taku Ohi, C. Eric Lagman
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Publication number: 20180263129Abstract: A modular garage door opener system and method including a garage door opener having a motor that is configured to be coupled to a garage door to open and close the garage door. The garage door opener includes a first accessory port including a first accessory mounting interface and a second accessory port disposed on the garage door opener including a second accessory mounting interface. An accessory device including a first mounting interface engages the first accessory mounting interface to couple the accessory device to the first accessory port. The accessory device may be disengaged from the first accessory mounting interface and then engage the second accessory mounting interface to couple the accessory device to the second accessory port. Additionally, a second accessory device may engage the first accessory port after disengagement of the accessory device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: J. Porter Whitmire, Todd Zimmerman, Mark Huggins, Michael Preus, Parke Pleasants, J. Luke Jenkins, Robert E. McCracken, Kenneth M. Brazell, Taku Ohi, C. Eric Lagman
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Patent number: 10015898Abstract: A modular garage door opener system and method including a garage door opener having a motor that is configured to be coupled to a garage door to open and close the garage door. The garage door opener includes a first accessory port including a first accessory mounting interface and a second accessory port disposed on the garage door opener including a second accessory mounting interface. An accessory device including a first mounting interface engages the first accessory mounting interface to couple the accessory device to the first accessory port. The accessory device may be disengaged from the first accessory mounting interface and then engage the second accessory mounting interface to couple the accessory device to the second accessory port. Additionally, a second accessory device may engage the first accessory port after disengagement of the accessory device.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2017Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: TTI (MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE) LIMITEDInventors: J. Porter Whitmire, Todd Zimmerman, Mark Huggins, Michael Preus, Parke Pleasants, J. Luke Jenkins, Robert E. McCracken, Kenneth M. Brazell, Taku Ohi, C. Eric Lagman
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Publication number: 20170295658Abstract: A modular garage door opener system and method including a garage door opener having a motor that is configured to be coupled to a garage door to open and close the garage door. The garage door opener includes a first accessory port including a first accessory mounting interface and a second accessory port disposed on the garage door opener including a second accessory mounting interface. An accessory device including a first mounting interface engages the first accessory mounting interface to couple the accessory device to the first accessory port. The accessory device may be disengaged from the first accessory mounting interface and then engage the second accessory mounting interface to couple the accessory device to the second accessory port. Additionally, a second accessory device may engage the first accessory port after disengagement of the accessory device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: J. Porter Whitmire, Todd Zimmerman, Mark Huggins, Michael Preus, Parke Pleasants, J. Luke Jenkins, Robert E. McCracken, Kenneth M. Brazell, Taku Ohi, C. Eric Lagman
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Patent number: 8899145Abstract: A tool for removing an interchangeable cooking insert from a grill has a handle end and an engagement end. A handle extends from the handle end toward the engagement end. A support arm extends from the handle toward the engagement end. The support arm has a first lateral edge defining a first lifting hook and a second lateral edge defining a second lifting hook. The first lifting hook and second lifting hook are configured to engage a portion of the cooking insert. A support pin extends across the support arm between the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge. A latch member is pivotally coupled to one of the support arm and the handle. The latch member includes a first end selectively engageable with a portion of the cooking insert and a second end extending through the handle for actuation of the latching member by a user.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: Ryan T. Harrison, Thomas Parel, Robert Warren, Kenneth M. Brazell, Zachary Scott, Scott Kippes, Mark Huggins, Taku Ohi, Jason Porter Whitmire, Adam Clark, Robert McCracken, Christopher Clearman
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Publication number: 20120321488Abstract: A wheelbarrow compressor has a resting position and a transport position. First and second reservoirs contain a compressed fluid, and the second reservoir is fluidly separate from the first reservoir. The second reservoir is positioned above the first reservoir in a generally vertical direction when the wheelbarrow compressor is in the resting position. A handle assembly is attached at a rear end of the wheelbarrow compressor, and a wheel assembly attached at a front end of the wheelbarrow compressor generally opposite the rear end. A pump is fluidly connected to the first and second reservoirs for providing the compressed fluid thereto, and a motor is operatively connected to the pump to drive the pump. The pump and motor are positioned adjacent the first and second reservoirs in a generally horizontal direction when the wheelbarrow compressor is in the resting position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Douglas K. Ritterling, Kenneth M. Brazell, Richard L. Strack
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Patent number: 8328501Abstract: A power tool includes a housing having an intake aperture, a fan disposed within the housing and operable to draw air through the intake aperture, and a fan intake shield positioned adjacent the intake aperture. The fan intake shield includes a first rib, a second rib adjacent the first rib and spaced from the first rib to define an air flow path into the intake aperture between the first rib and the second rib, and a third rib adjacent the first rib and spaced from the first rib to define an air flow path into the intake aperture between the first rib and the third rib. Each of the first, the second, and the third ribs has a respective height, and the height of the first rib is greater than the height of the second rib and the height of the third rib.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Techtronic Outdoor Products Technology LimitedInventors: Kenneth M. Brazell, Jesse J. Jerabek
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Patent number: 8282363Abstract: An air compressor includes a compressor unit having a motor with a motor housing, a pump operably coupled to the motor and having a pump housing formed as a single piece with a portion of the motor housing, and a first tank fluidly connected to the pump to receive pressurized air from the pump when operated by the motor. The air compressor also includes a tank unit removably coupled to the compressor unit in a stacked arrangement. The tank unit includes a second tank fluidly connected to the pump to receive pressurized air from the pump when operated by the motor.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2010Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: Taku Ohi, Jesse Jerabek, Kenneth M. Brazell, William E. Sadkowski, Richard L. Strack, Douglas Ritterling
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Publication number: 20120192724Abstract: A tool for removing an interchangeable cooking insert from a grill has a handle end and an engagement end. A handle extends from the handle end toward the engagement end. A support arm extends from the handle toward the engagement end. The support arm has a first lateral edge defining a first lifting hook and a second lateral edge defining a second lifting hook. The first lifting hook and second lifting hook are configured to engage a portion of the cooking insert. A support pin extends across the support arm between the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge. A latch member is pivotally coupled to one of the support arm and the handle. The latch member includes a first end selectively engageable with a portion of the cooking insert and a second end extending through the handle for actuation of the latching member by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Ryan T. Harrison, Thomas Parel, Robert Warren, Kenneth M. Brazell, Zachary Scott, Scott Kippes, Mark Huggins, Taku Ohi, Jason Porter Whitmire, Adam Clark, Robert McCracken, Christopher Clearman
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Publication number: 20120192852Abstract: A charcoal ignition device generally includes a housing having a wall defining an interior cavity and an exterior surface. A blower assembly has an inlet end and an outlet end, with the outlet end in fluid communication with the interior cavity. The blower assembly includes a motor and a blower coupled to the motor. A battery receptacle is in electrical communication with the electric motor. The battery receptacle is configured to receive a rechargeable power-tool battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Jason Porter Whitmire, Ryan T. Harrison, Robert E. McCracken, Kenneth M. Brazell, Scott Kippes, Mark Huggins, Taku Ohi, Eric Lagman
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Publication number: 20120144676Abstract: An accessory attachable to an output shaft of a power tool includes a hub portion having an opening for securing the accessory to the power tool, a first blade portion having a first side edge extending away from the hub portion, and a second blade portion having a second side edge extending away from the hub portion in a direction different from the first side edge. The first blade portion has a first working characteristic, and the second blade portion has a second working characteristic different from the first working characteristic. The first side edge is substantially perpendicular to the second side edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Richard Davidian, Robert E. McCracken, Kenneth M. Brazell
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Publication number: 20100290929Abstract: An air compressor includes a compressor unit having a motor with a motor housing, a pump operably coupled to the motor and having a pump housing formed as a single piece with a portion of the motor housing, and a first tank fluidly connected to the pump to receive pressurized air from the pump when operated by the motor. The air compressor also includes a tank unit removably coupled to the compressor unit in a stacked arrangement. The tank unit includes a second tank fluidly connected to the pump to receive pressurized air from the pump when operated by the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: Taku Ohi, Jesse Jerabek, Kenneth M. Brazell, William E. Sadkowski, Richard L. Strack, Douglas Ritterling
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Publication number: 20100149904Abstract: A mixing device includes a housing, a motor supported by the housing, and an agitator operably coupled to the motor. The mixing device also includes a clamping mechanism operable to secure the housing to an open end of a container. The clamping mechanism includes a backing member engageable with an interior surface of a container, and a movable clamping member engageable with an exterior surface of the container, such that a wall of the container may be grasped or secured between the backing member and the movable clamping member. The mixing device also includes an actuator coupled to the housing and movable between a first position in which the movable clamping member is biased to engage the exterior surface of the container, and a second position in which the movable clamping member is disengaged from the exterior surface of the container, against the bias of the clamping member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Taku Ohi, Kenneth M. Brazell, Robert E. McCracken, Ryan T. Harrison, William S. Miller, Steve Steadings
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Publication number: 20100092277Abstract: A power tool includes a housing having an intake aperture, a fan disposed within the housing and operable to draw air through the intake aperture, and a fan intake shield positioned adjacent the intake aperture. The fan intake shield includes a first rib, a second rib adjacent the first rib and spaced from the first rib to define an air flow path into the intake aperture between the first rib and the second rib, and a third rib adjacent the first rib and spaced from the first rib to define an air flow path into the intake aperture between the first rib and the third rib. Each of the first, the second, and the third ribs has a respective height, and the height of the first rib is greater than the height of the second rib and the height of the third rib.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Kenneth M. Brazell, Jesse J. Jerabek
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Publication number: 20100047085Abstract: A wheelbarrow compressor is disclosed that includes first and second reservoirs having first and second portions, a handle assembly attached with the first portion and a wheel assembly attached with the second portion, and at least one first secondary handle and at least one second secondary handle. The at least one first secondary handle is attached to at least one of the reservoirs. The at least one second secondary handle is attached to at least one of the reservoirs. One of the secondary handles is located closer to the second portion than the other of the secondary handles. The handle assembly is not either of the secondary handles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventors: Douglas Kent Ritterling, Kenneth M. Brazell, Howard E. Sutter, III, Richard L. Strack, Benjamin J. Thomas, Robert Difrenza
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Publication number: 20090277315Abstract: A tile saw that includes a base, a frame assembly disposed on the base, a rail assembly disposed on the frame assembly, and a cutting table slidingly disposed on the frame assembly and including a front fence. A saw assembly is disposed on at least one of the base and the frame assembly, and includes a motor and a cutting wheel driven by the motor. One of a miter guide and a bevel block is selectively lockable to the front fence.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2009Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventors: Alek Ipatenco, Michael Hart, Ryan Peloquin, Doug Ritterling, Kenneth M. Brazell, Dennis Kuykendall
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Patent number: 7455091Abstract: A hood assembly for converting a surface planer between at least two operative modes for expelling chips removed from a workpiece being planed is provided. The hood assembly includes a manifold that is releasably attachable to the carriage assembly. The hood assembly also includes a hood door that is actuatable between at least two operative positions relative to the manifold, thereby providing at least two operative modes for expelling chips from the planer.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2006Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Eastway Fair Company LimitedInventors: Clinton Charles Thackery, Kenneth M. Brazell
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Patent number: D628871Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2009Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: Jesse J. Jerabek, Kenneth M. Brazell, David Wikle, James E. Pangerc
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Patent number: D983635Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GPInventors: Jesse J. Jerabek, Nicholas S. Norton, Kenneth M. Brazell, Daniel Hounsell