Patents by Inventor Noel Francis

Noel Francis 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).

  • Publication number: 20230154454
    Abstract: A method for training a classification device, the method comprising: receiving classification device constraints at an intermediary device; receiving training data at the intermediary device; matching the training data to the classification device constraints to provide constrained training data; mapping the constrained training data to classification device functionality to provide a command model; and transmitting the command model to the classification device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Remy POTTIER, Wei YUAN, James Edward MYERS, Andrew William DUNN, Noel Francis HURLEY
  • Patent number: 10442020
    Abstract: An accessory for a power tool includes a blade and a coupling. The coupling includes a blade portion, a tool portion, and a transition. The blade portion is fixedly coupled to the blade. The tool portion is configured to be removably coupled to the power tool. The tool portion also includes an opening. The transition extends between the blade portion and the tool portion, and the transition includes a first transition region, where the transition intersects with the blade portion, and a second transition region, where the transition intersects with the tool portion. The first transition region includes a first arc having a center that is arranged between the first arc and the opening, and the second transition region includes a second arc having a center that is arranged between the second arc and the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignees: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Christopher Ryan Dvorak, Noel Francis, Jeremy Rubens
  • Patent number: 10286539
    Abstract: A power tool includes a housing and a hook assembly. The hook assembly includes a hook support and a hook member. The hook support is rotatably attached to the housing for rotation about a first axis. The hook member has a shank portion and a hook portion. The shank portion defines a second axis that is transverse to the first axis and is configured to rotate with respect to the hook support about the second axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignees: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Noel Francis, Brady Groth, Marco Laubach
  • Patent number: 10094545
    Abstract: A power tool includes a working element, a motor, a motor actuator, a housing, a light emitting element, a locking element, and a switch element positioned between the housing and the locking element. The housing supports the motor, the motor actuator, and the light emitting element and movably supports the locking element. The light emitting element illuminates a work area around the working element, and the motor drives the working element when actuated by the motor actuator. The locking element enables operation of the motor actuator when in an unlocked position and prevents operation of the motor actuator when in a locked position. When in the unlocked position, the locking element operates the switch element to activate the light emitting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignees: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Noel Francis, Brady Groth, Marco Laubach, John DeCicco
  • Publication number: 20170182570
    Abstract: An accessory for a power tool includes a blade and a coupling. The coupling includes a blade portion, a tool portion, and a transition. The blade portion is fixedly coupled to the blade. The tool portion is configured to be removably coupled to the power tool. The tool portion also includes an opening. The transition extends between the blade portion and the tool portion, and the transition includes a first transition region, where the transition intersects with the blade portion, and a second transition region, where the transition intersects with the tool portion. The first transition region includes a first arc having a center that is arranged between the first arc and the opening, and the second transition region includes a second arc having a center that is arranged between the second arc and the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher Ryan Dvorak, Noel Francis, Jeremy Rubens
  • Patent number: 9610704
    Abstract: A circular saw includes a motor, a blade, a blade guard, and at least one panel. The blade is attached to the motor so as to be driven by the motor during a cutting operation. The blade guard is configured to at least partially cover the blade. The blade guard includes a leading portion and a guard lower edge. The at least one panel is substantially composed of substantially transparent scratch-resistant material and is coupled to the blade guard. The at least one panel is coupled to the blade guard such that a lower edge of the panel is adjacent to the guard lower edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignees: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Noel Francis, Brady Groth, Marco Laubach
  • Publication number: 20170021490
    Abstract: A power tool includes a housing and a hook assembly. The hook assembly includes a hook support and a hook member. The hook support is rotatably attached to the housing for rotation about a first axis. The hook member has a shank portion and a hook portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Noel Francis, Brady Groth, Marco Laubach
  • Publication number: 20170016606
    Abstract: A power tool includes a working element, a motor, a motor actuator, a housing, a light emitting element, a locking element, and a switch element positioned between the housing and the locking element. The housing supports the motor, the motor actuator, and the light emitting element and movably supports the locking element. The light emitting element illuminates a work area around the working element, and the motor drives the working element when actuated by the motor actuator. The locking element enables operation of the motor actuator when in an unlocked position and prevents operation of the motor actuator when in a locked position. When in the unlocked position, the locking element operates the switch element to activate the light emitting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Noel Francis, Brady Groth, Marco Laubach, John DeCicco
  • Patent number: 9458996
    Abstract: A power tool includes a working element, a motor, a motor actuator, a housing, a light emitting element, a locking element, and a switch element positioned between the housing and the locking element. The housing supports the motor, the motor actuator, and the light emitting element and movably supports the locking element. The light emitting element illuminates a work area around the working element, and the motor drives the working element when actuated by the motor actuator. The locking element enables operation of the motor actuator when in an unlocked position and prevents operation of the motor actuator when in a locked position. When in the unlocked position, the locking element operates the switch element to activate the light emitting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignees: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Noel Francis, Brady Groth, Marco Laubach, John DeCicco
  • Patent number: 9457461
    Abstract: A power tool includes a housing and a hook assembly. The hook assembly includes a hook support and a hook member. The hook support is rotatably attached to the housing for rotation about a first axis. The hook member has a shank portion and a hook portion. The shank portion defines a second axis that is transverse to the first axis and is configured to rotate with respect to the hook support about the second axis. The hook portion extends in a radial direction from the shank portion. The rotation of the hook support about the first axis alters an orientation of the shank portion of the hook member with respect to the housing, and the rotation of the shank portion with respect hook support alters the radial direction of the hook portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignees: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Noel Francis, Brady Groth, Marco Laubach
  • Publication number: 20150040408
    Abstract: A power tool includes a housing and a hook assembly. The hook assembly includes a hook support and a hook member. The hook support is rotatably attached to the housing for rotation about a first axis. The hook member has a shank portion and a hook portion. The shank portion defines a second axis that is transverse to the first axis and is configured to rotate with respect to the hook support about the second axis. The hook portion extends in a radial direction from the shank portion. The rotation of the hook support about the first axis alters an orientation of the shank portion of the hook member with respect to the housing, and the rotation of the shank portion with respect hook support alters the radial direction of the hook portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Noel Francis, Brady Groth, Marco Laubach
  • Publication number: 20140157608
    Abstract: A circular saw includes a motor, a blade, a blade guard, and at least one panel. The blade is attached to the motor so as to be driven by the motor during a cutting operation. The blade guard is configured to at least partially cover the blade. The blade guard includes a leading portion and a guard lower edge. The at least one panel is substantially composed of substantially transparent scratch-resistant material and is coupled to the blade guard. The at least one panel is coupled to the blade guard such that a lower edge of the panel is adjacent to the guard lower edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicants: Robert Bosch GmbH, Robert Bosch Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Noel Francis, Brady Groth, Marco Laubach
  • Publication number: 20140160729
    Abstract: A power tool includes a working element, a motor, a motor actuator, a housing, a light emitting element, a locking element, and a switch element positioned between the housing and the locking element. The housing supports the motor, the motor actuator, and the light emitting element and movably supports the locking element. The light emitting element illuminates a work area around the working element, and the motor drives the working element when actuated by the motor actuator. The locking element enables operation of the motor actuator when in an unlocked position and prevents operation of the motor actuator when in a locked position. When in the unlocked position, the locking element operates the switch element to activate the light emitting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicants: Robert Bosch GmbH, Robert Bosch Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Noel Francis, Brady Groth, Marco Laubach, John DeCicco
  • Publication number: 20130212694
    Abstract: A method for prevention of unauthorized acquisition and use of privileged information including steps of: generating a spoof signature and associating the signature with the privileged information such that the spoof signature can be acquired during the unauthorized acquisition of the privileged information; establishing an identifying processor arranged to identify the at least one spoof signature, to classify attempts of unauthorized use of the privileged information, and generates at least one authorization for at least one predetermined set of actions organized to prevent the unauthorized use of the privileged information; and communicating authorizations to a party proximal to the at least one unauthorized use of the privileged information in time sufficient for interruption of the unauthorized use of the privileged information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Noel Francis Castiglia, Walter Anthony Bagdon, III
  • Patent number: 7934730
    Abstract: A hand truck assembly includes a frame including an upper portion and a lower portion. The assembly further includes a handle attached to the upper portion of the frame. The assembly also includes a pair of wheels attached to the lower portion of the frame. In addition, the assembly includes a fixed work support member attached in fixed relation to the lower portion of the frame. The assembly further includes a movable work support member attached to the lower portion of the frame, the movable work support member being moveable between (i) a first position in which a free end portion of the movable work support member rests on the fixed work support member, and (ii) a second position in which the free end portion of the movable work support member is spaced apart from the fixed work support member. The assembly also includes a post attached in fixed relation to the free end portion of the movable work support member. The assembly additionally includes a power tool such as a hammer jack that defines a cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Noel Francis, Dan Williams
  • Publication number: 20090160148
    Abstract: A hand truck assembly includes a frame including an upper portion and a lower portion. The assembly further includes a handle attached to the upper portion of the frame. The assembly also includes a pair of wheels attached to the lower portion of the frame. In addition, the assembly includes a fixed work support member attached in fixed relation to the lower portion of the frame. The assembly further includes a movable work support member attached to the lower portion of the frame, the movable work support member being moveable between (i) a first position in which a free end portion of the movable work support member rests on the fixed work support member, and (ii) a second position in which the free end portion of the movable work support member is spaced apart from the fixed work support member. The assembly also includes a post attached in fixed relation to the free end portion of the movable work support member. The assembly additionally includes a power tool such as a hammer jack that defines a cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicants: Credo Technology Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Noel Francis, Dan Williams
  • Publication number: 20090004496
    Abstract: A process for preparing a powder coated reconstituted cellulosic substrate comprising providing a reconstituted cellulosic substrate comprising cellulose based particles and a cured formaldehyde based resin, wherein an inorganic salt is dispersed throughout the substrate; applying a powder coating composition to at least one surface of said substrate; and curing the powder coating composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2004
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: Orica Australia Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Alexander Mark Bruce, Noel Francis Dunlop, David Murray James
  • Patent number: 5885006
    Abstract: A plain bearing assembly including an inner bearing, outer bearing, and at least one intermediate bearing. The inner bearing has an annular inner bearing surface. The intermediate bearing includes a ring bearing having an annular inner and outer surface. The intermediate bearing also includes bushes rotatably mounted about the inner bearing and rotatable with respect to the bearing ring and outer bearing. The bushes provide a bearing surface adjacent to the annular inner bearing surface of the bearing ring and providing a bearing surface adjacent to the annular outer bearing surface of the bearing ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: Plastic Bearings & Housings Australasia PTY. Ltd.
    Inventor: Noel Francis Sheedy