Patents Assigned to Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
  • Laser level system
    Patent number: 9441967
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a laser level system. The laser level system includes a laser level, a quick connect tool mounting bracket, and/or other components. The laser level may be mounted to the quick connect tool mounting bracket in one or more different orientations via a quick connect adapter. The quick connect adapter may be removably coupled with the bracket and/or one or more quick connect mounts supported by one or more external surfaces a housing of the laser level. One or more laser beams generated by the laser level may be controlled via a controller to visually indicate whether the laser level is in a “manual” mode, whether the laser level is in a “self-leveling” mode, and/or whether the laser level is “out of level” while in the “self-leveling” mode. In some embodiments, the laser level system includes a self-leveling mechanism lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Eric Ranieri, Spencer Paul Maheu, Kenneth W. Strickland, Daniel Sadowski
  • Clamp assembly
    Patent number: 9421672
    Abstract: A clamp assembly that can be installed on and removed from its mounting on an elongated structure (e.g., 2×4) without the need for sliding past an end of the structure is disclosed. The clamp assembly may include a pair of clamp bodies with pads for engaging a workpiece. Each of the clamp bodies includes a clamp mount with a movable member arranged to be moved into forced engagement with an exterior surface (e.g., side) of the 2×4 to fix the clamp body on the 2×4. At least one of or both of the clamp bodies include a releasable connection that, when released, allows for the removal of the clamp body from the 2×4 without the need to longitudinally slide the body past an end of the 2×4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Rowlay, Robert Christie, James Spaulding, Karl Vanderbeek, Nidta Viyakornvilas
  • Utility knife blade
    Patent number: 9393984
    Abstract: A utility knife blade includes a portion made of a first material; and an elongated portion made of a second material, the second material being harder than the first material and coated on the first material by melting a powder of the second material on the first material, the elongated portion forming the tip of the blade, wherein the second material includes tungsten carbide particles embedded in a soft binder, and wherein the size of at least 90% of the tungsten carbide particles is lower than about 5 micrometers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.
    Inventor: Peter Geoffrey Culf
  • T-square
    Patent number: 9259958
    Abstract: A T-square for measuring and marking a panel comprises a housing; a rule mounted to the housing and arranged to engage a flat surface of a panel; a blade guide for receiving a blade, the blade guide mounted on the rule; and two moveable arms coupled to the housing and arranged to engage an edge of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Aliaksei Chernyshou
  • Retractable tape rule assembly locking system
    Patent number: 9239217
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a retractable tape rule assembly locking system. The system comprises an elongated tape rule blade, a reel, a biasing spring, a stop assembly, a stop surface, a stop assembly locking device, a housing assembly, and/or other components. The stop assembly is configured to selectively engage the elongated tape rule blade to maintain the elongated tape rule blade in the extended position. The stop assembly is configured to be moveable between a default position and an open position by a user. While in the default position, the stop assembly engages the elongated tape rule blade to prevent retraction of the elongated tape rule blade. The stop surface is associated with the reel and configured to engage the stop assembly to prevent rotation of the reel to retract the elongated tape rule blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.
    Inventors: John Delneo, Vincent Cook, Joseph R. Martone, John C. Murray
  • Measuring tape rule device
    Patent number: 9207058
    Abstract: A measuring tape rule device includes a tape rule housing, the housing having a connection portion. The device also includes an axle within the housing, the axle configured to rotate about an axis of rotation. The device also includes a reel within the housing, the reel configured to rotate about the axis of rotation and the axle. The device additionally includes an elongated tape having gradations thereon and wound on the reel. The device further includes a first spring coupled between the axle and the connection portion of the housing, and a second spring coupled between the axle and the reel. Rotation of the reel relative to the housing in a direction tending to tension the second spring transmits rotational movement to the axle through the tensioning of the second spring. Such rotational movement of the axle is applied to the first spring to tension the first spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.
    Inventor: John Delneo
  • Hammer with bend resistant handle
    Patent number: 9193059
    Abstract: A hammer that includes a handle and a head is provided. The handle has a bottom end, an upper portion, and a longitudinal axis extending in a swing plane of the hammer. The head is disposed on the upper portion of the handle. The head has a strike face, and the strike face has a longitudinal axis extending in the swing plane of the hammer. A majority of the longitudinal length of the handle has a longitudinal projection on a first side of the handle and a longitudinal recess on a second side of the handle opposite the first side. The first side of the handle and the second side of the handle generally face opposite directions that are perpendicular to the swing plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.
    Inventors: Keith M. Lombardi, Joshua A. Brown
  • Multi tool saw
    Patent number: 9180535
    Abstract: A multi-tool saw assembly includes a saw assembly and a utility tool. The saw assembly includes a frame having a first end and a second end. The saw assembly also includes a first handle fixed relative to the frame. The saw assembly further includes a saw blade, selectively coupled to the frame and extending between the first end and the second end. The saw blade includes a first connection portion connected to the first end and a second connection portion connected to the second end. The utility tool includes a second handle and a work portion. The second handle forms a portion of the frame and/or the first handle. The utility tool is separable from the saw assembly. The saw blade remains connected to the first end and the second end, and the first handle remains connected to the frame, when the utility tool is separated from the saw assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.
    Inventor: Karl Vanderbeek
  • Vibration dampened hammer
    Patent number: 9168648
    Abstract: A hammer that includes a handle and a head is provided. The head disposed on an upper end of the handle. The handle includes a core member; a rigid material layer molded on the core member; and a grip member molded on at least a portion of the rigid material layer. The grip member includes a first elastomeric material layer molded on the rigid material layer and a second elastomeric material molded on the first elastomeric material layer. The head has an eye portion extending through the head. The handle has at least a portion of its upper end extending into the eye portion. An epoxy resin material is positioned within the eye portion and is at least partially disposed between the handle and the head to secure the handle to the head. An elastomeric portion is at least partially disposed between the handle and the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.
    Inventor: Keith M. Lombardi
  • Battery management system for a cordless tool
    Patent number: RE45897
    Abstract: A hand-held, battery powered tool (e.g., nutrunner, drill) includes an output head operatively connected to a motor, a plurality of battery cells, an ON/OFF start switch, a resistance sensor that measures a resistance of the output head to movement, and a controller. When the start switch is ON and the resistance sensed by the resistance sensor does not exceed a predetermined shift resistance, the controller automatically connects the plurality of battery cells to each other and the motor in series. When the start switch is ON and the resistance sensed by the resistance sensor exceeds the predetermined shift resistance, the controller automatically connects the plurality of battery cells to each other in parallel and to the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.
    Inventors: Natalie A. Naumann, Duane R. Bookshar, Leonard V. Demchak
  • Tool handle
    Patent number: D753978
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Ranieri
  • Utility knife
    Patent number: D756191
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Nadin Daniel Horovitz, Chao Lien Liu
  • Tape measure
    Patent number: D756251
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Ranieri, Vincent Cook
  • Handle grip
    Patent number: D757510
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Tolga Caglar
  • Handle grip
    Patent number: D757511
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Tolga Caglar
  • Wrench handle
    Patent number: D759447
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Tolga Caglar
  • Handle
    Patent number: D760046
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Tolga Caglar
  • Cutting tool handle
    Patent number: D763647
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: Tolga Caglar
  • Utility knife
    Patent number: D763653
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Nadin Daniel Horovitz, Chao Lien Liu
  • Tool handle
    Patent number: D766693
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventor: Tolga Caglar