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).

  • Patent number: 11806860
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White, Gregg L. Sheddy, Michael P. Kunz, Eric D. Scherbarth
  • Publication number: 20220055204
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew J. VELDERMAN, Daniel J. WHITE, Gregg L. SHEDDY, Michael P. KUNZ, Eric SCHERBARTH
  • Patent number: 11192236
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White, Gregg L. Sheddy, Michael P. Kunz, Eric Scherbarth
  • Publication number: 20200070334
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew J. VELDERMAN, Daniel J. WHITE, Gregg L. SHEDDY, Michael P. KUNZ, Eric SCHERBARTH
  • Patent number: 10500713
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White, Gregg L. Sheddy, Michael P. Kunz, Eric Scherbarth
  • Publication number: 20190077006
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew J. VELDERMAN, Daniel J. WHITE, Gregg L. SHEDDY, Michael P. KUNZ, Eric SCHERBARTH
  • Patent number: 9975289
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Qingyang Li, Yuelong Xu, Xiaomei Zheng, Michael P. Kunz
  • Publication number: 20180029286
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Qingyang Li, Yuelong Xu, Xiaomei Zheng, Michael P. Kunz
  • Patent number: 8443485
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Michael P. Kunz, Robert Bradus, John Cunningham, Larry T. Albert, David R. Beers
  • Patent number: 8327487
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Michael P. Kunz, Gregg L. Sheddy, Katherine E. Phelan
  • Patent number: 8261406
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Michael P. Kunz, Paul S. White, Gregg L. Sheddy
  • Patent number: 8037570
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20110094053
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: 7877839
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 7797791
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Paul S. White, Michael P. Kunz, Gregg L. Sheddy, Stuart J. Wright, Spencer G. Maid, David E. Scheerer
  • Patent number: 7716783
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Kathy E. DiPasquale, Paul S. White, Gregg L. Sheddy, Michael P. Kunz, Stuart J. Wright, Spencer G. Maid
  • Publication number: 20100011530
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Michael P. Kunz, Gregg L. Sheddy, Katherine E. Phelan
  • Publication number: 20090183336
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Michael P. Kunz, Robert Bradus, John Cunningham, Larry T. Albert, David R. Beers
  • Publication number: 20090095360
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Michael P. Kunz, Paul S. White, Gregg L. Sheddy
  • Publication number: 20080115312
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Kathy E. DiPasquale, Paul S. White, Gregg L. Sheddy, Michael P. Kunz, Stuart J. Wright, Spencer G. Maid