Patents by Inventor Michael P. Kunz
Michael P. Kunz 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: 11806860Abstract: A tool hanging system. The tool hanging system includes a power tool having a mount receiving portion. A mounting attachment is engaged with the mount receiving portion. The mounting attachment includes a first portion adjacent to the power tool and an overhang portion spaced apart from and opposite the first portion. A groove is located between the first portion and the overhang portion. The mounting attachment also includes a peg board projection, the peg board projection projecting away from the power tool and past the overhang portion. The peg board projection engages with a pegboard.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White, Gregg L. Sheddy, Michael P. Kunz, Eric D. Scherbarth
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Publication number: 20220055204Abstract: A tool hanging system. The tool hanging system includes a power tool having a mount receiving portion. A mounting attachment is engaged with the mount receiving portion. The mounting attachment includes a first portion adjacent to the power tool and an overhang portion spaced apart from and opposite the first portion. A groove is located between the first portion and the overhang portion. The mounting attachment also includes a peg board projection, the peg board projection projecting away from the power tool and past the overhang portion. The peg board projection engages with a pegboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Matthew J. VELDERMAN, Daniel J. WHITE, Gregg L. SHEDDY, Michael P. KUNZ, Eric SCHERBARTH
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Patent number: 11192236Abstract: A tool hanging system. The tool hanging system includes a power tool having a mount receiving portion. A mounting attachment is engaged with the mount receiving portion. The mounting attachment includes a first portion adjacent to the power tool and an overhang portion spaced apart from and opposite the first portion. A groove is located between the first portion and the overhang portion. The mounting attachment also includes a peg board projection, the peg board projection projecting away from the power tool and past the overhang portion. The peg board projection engages with a pegboard.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2019Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White, Gregg L. Sheddy, Michael P. Kunz, Eric Scherbarth
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Publication number: 20200070334Abstract: A tool hanging system. The tool hanging system includes a power tool having a mount receiving portion. A mounting attachment is engaged with the mount receiving portion. The mounting attachment includes a first portion adjacent to the power tool and an overhang portion spaced apart from and opposite the first portion. A groove is located between the first portion and the overhang portion. The mounting attachment also includes a peg board projection, the peg board projection projecting away from the power tool and past the overhang portion. The peg board projection engages with a pegboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Matthew J. VELDERMAN, Daniel J. WHITE, Gregg L. SHEDDY, Michael P. KUNZ, Eric SCHERBARTH
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Patent number: 10500713Abstract: A tool hanging system including a first tool having a first mount receiving portion and a second tool having a second mount receiving portion. A first mounting attachment is engaged with the first mount receiving portion and a second mounting attachment engaged with the second mount receiving portion. The tool hanging system further includes a wall panel. The first mounting attachment can hang on the wall panel so that the first tool is hung on the wall panel and the second mounting attachment can hang on the wall panel so that the second tool is hung on the wall panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White, Gregg L. Sheddy, Michael P. Kunz, Eric Scherbarth
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Publication number: 20190077006Abstract: A tool hanging system including a first tool having a first mount receiving portion and a second tool having a second mount receiving portion. A first mounting attachment is engaged with the first mount receiving portion and a second mounting attachment engaged with the second mount receiving portion. The tool hanging system further includes a wall panel. The first mounting attachment can hang on the wall panel so that the first tool is hung on the wall panel and the second mounting attachment can hang on the wall panel so that the second tool is hung on the wall panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Matthew J. VELDERMAN, Daniel J. WHITE, Gregg L. SHEDDY, Michael P. KUNZ, Eric SCHERBARTH
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Patent number: 9975289Abstract: A tool operable to expand an end of a pipe, such as PEX pipe, has a jaw assembly with jaws movable between a closed position and an expanded position and rotatable about a longitudinal axis. A motor drives an output spindle driven by the motor, which in turn drives a radial cam. A wedge is movable by the radial cam in a reciprocating motion along the axis, causing the wedge to move between a first position where the jaws are in the closed position and a second position where the jaws are in the expanded position. A rotating ring is mounted on the wedge and connected to the jaws. The rotating ring is driven by the output spindle for rotating the jaws about the axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Qingyang Li, Yuelong Xu, Xiaomei Zheng, Michael P. Kunz
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Publication number: 20180029286Abstract: A tool operable to expand an end of a pipe, such as PEX pipe, has a jaw assembly with jaws movable between a closed position and an expanded position and rotatable about a longitudinal axis. A motor drives an output spindle driven by the motor, which in turn drives a radial cam. A wedge is movable by the radial cam in a reciprocating motion along the axis, causing the wedge to move between a first position where the jaws are in the closed position and a second position where the jaws are in the expanded position. A rotating ring is mounted on the wedge and connected to the jaws. The rotating ring is driven by the output spindle for rotating the jaws about the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Qingyang Li, Yuelong Xu, Xiaomei Zheng, Michael P. Kunz
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Patent number: 8443485Abstract: A vacuum electronic power tool sense system senses the operation of a power tool that is plugged into an auxiliary outlet box and the vacuum source is automatically operated to facilitate user clean-up of debris generated by use of the power tool. The auxiliary outlet box can be removably mounted to the vacuum housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2009Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Kunz, Robert Bradus, John Cunningham, Larry T. Albert, David R. Beers
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Patent number: 8327487Abstract: A vacuum may include a housing defining a suction inlet opening and a debris chamber in communication with the suction inlet opening, a suction device disposed in the housing for providing a vacuum pressure to the inlet opening, a filter disposed in an airflow path between the suction inlet opening and the suction device, and a motor driving a device for disengaging debris from the filter. The device for disengaging debris from the filter may include at least one finger disposed on a belt or a rake. The device for disengaging debris from the filter may include a vibration device that induces a vibration in the filter. A controller can allow electric current to actuate the device for disengaging debris from the filter. The controller can have a plurality of operational modes.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Kunz, Gregg L. Sheddy, Katherine E. Phelan
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Patent number: 8261406Abstract: A vacuum is provided with multiple exhaust points which provide for quieter, lower velocity discharge of the air from the vacuum source. The multiple exhaust points are supplied from a radially extending chamber that is defined between upper and lower panels. The radially extending chamber has both vertical and radial sections that operate to slow the velocity of the exhaust air to reduce the noise generated by the vacuum.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2008Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Kunz, Paul S. White, Gregg L. Sheddy
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Patent number: 8037570Abstract: A vacuum can include a housing having an inlet adapted to receive debris being vacuumed. A mounting bar can be fixedly coupled to the housing. A floor collector assembly can be rotatably disposed about a first axis defined by the mounting bar. The floor collector assembly can include a first debris-passing member coupled to the mounting bar, a second debris-passing member rotatably coupled to the first debris-passing member and a third debris-passing member removably coupled to the second debris-passing member. The first debris-passing member can define an opening. The floor collector assembly can be operable in a plurality of modes. In a first mode, the opening can be substantially perpendicular relative to a vacuumed surface. In a second mode, the second debris-passing member can be rotated relative to the first debris-passing member about a second axis such that the opening is at an acute angle relative to the vacuumed surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2011Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Katherine Phelan, Gregg L. Sheddy, Paul S. White, Michael P. Kunz, Stuart J. Wright, Christopher J. Murray, Trevor T. Bludis, Alfred H. Judge
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Publication number: 20110094053Abstract: A vacuum can include a housing having an inlet adapted to receive debris being vacuumed. A mounting bar can be fixedly coupled to the housing. A floor collector assembly can be rotatably disposed about a first axis defined by the mounting bar. The floor collector assembly can include a first debris-passing member coupled to the mounting bar, a second debris-passing member rotatably coupled to the first debris-passing member and a third debris-passing member removably coupled to the second debris-passing member. The first debris-passing member can define an opening. The floor collector assembly can be operable in a plurality of modes. In a first mode, the opening can be substantially perpendicular relative to a vacuumed surface. In a second mode, the second debris-passing member can be rotated relative to the first debris-passing member about a second axis such that the opening is at an acute angle relative to the vacuumed surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2011Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Katherine E. Phelan, Gregg L. Sheddy, Paul S. White, Michael P. Kunz, Stuart J. Wright, Christopher J. Murray, Trevor T. Bludis, Alfred H. Judge
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Patent number: 7877839Abstract: A vacuum can include a housing having an inlet adapted to receive debris being vacuumed. A mounting bar can be fixedly coupled to the housing. A floor collector assembly can be rotatably disposed about a first axis defined by the mounting bar. The floor collector assembly can include a first debris-passing member coupled to the mounting bar, a second debris-passing member rotatably coupled to the first debris-passing member and a third debris-passing member removably coupled to the second debris-passing member. The first debris-passing member can define an opening. The floor collector assembly can be operable in a plurality of modes. In a first mode, the opening can be substantially perpendicular relative to a vacuumed surface. In a second mode, the second debris-passing member can be rotated relative to the first debris-passing member about a second axis such that the opening is at an acute angle relative to the vacuumed surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2007Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Katherine E. Phelan, Gregg L. Sheddy, Paul S. White, Michael P. Kunz, Stuart J. Wright, Christopher J. Murray, Trevor T. Bludis, Alfred H. Judge
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Patent number: 7797791Abstract: A vacuum is provided with a removable filter tray that allows a user to access the filter without having to disassemble the vacuum. The filter can then be changed or cleaned and easily replaced without disassembly of the vacuum.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Paul S. White, Michael P. Kunz, Gregg L. Sheddy, Stuart J. Wright, Spencer G. Maid, David E. Scheerer
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Patent number: 7716783Abstract: A vacuum including a housing and a suction device disposed within the housing is provided with hose and power cord storage features. A pivotal inlet coupling facilitates storage of the hose. A separately formed inlet body facilitates easier formation of the inlet. A cord wrap feature allows easier storage and removal of the power cord.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2007Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Kathy E. DiPasquale, Paul S. White, Gregg L. Sheddy, Michael P. Kunz, Stuart J. Wright, Spencer G. Maid
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Publication number: 20100011530Abstract: A vacuum may include a housing defining a suction inlet opening and a debris chamber in communication with the suction inlet opening, a suction device disposed in the housing for providing a vacuum pressure to the inlet opening, a filter disposed in an airflow path between the suction inlet opening and the suction device, and a motor driving a device for disengaging debris from the filter. The device for disengaging debris from the filter may include at least one finger disposed on a belt or a rake. The device for disengaging debris from the filter may include a vibration device that induces a vibration in the filter. A controller can allow electric current to actuate the device for disengaging debris from the filter. The controller can have a plurality of operational modes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Kunz, Gregg L. Sheddy, Katherine E. Phelan
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Publication number: 20090183336Abstract: A vacuum electronic power tool sense system senses the operation of a power tool that is plugged into an auxiliary outlet box and the vacuum source is automatically operated to facilitate user clean-up of debris generated by use of the power tool. The auxiliary outlet box can be removably mounted to the vacuum housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2009Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Michael P. Kunz, Robert Bradus, John Cunningham, Larry T. Albert, David R. Beers
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Publication number: 20090095360Abstract: A vacuum is provided with multiple exhaust points which provide for quieter, lower velocity discharge of the air from the vacuum source. The multiple exhaust points are supplied from a radially extending chamber that is defined between upper and lower panels. The radially extending chamber has both vertical and radial sections that operate to slow the velocity of the exhaust air to reduce the noise generated by the vacuum.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Michael P. Kunz, Paul S. White, Gregg L. Sheddy
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Publication number: 20080115312Abstract: A vacuum including a housing and a suction device disposed within the housing is provided with hose and power cord storage features. A pivotal inlet coupling facilitates storage of the hose. A separately formed inlet body facilitates easier formation of the inlet. A cord wrap feature allows easier storage and removal of the power cord.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventors: Kathy E. DiPasquale, Paul S. White, Gregg L. Sheddy, Michael P. Kunz, Stuart J. Wright, Spencer G. Maid