Patents by Inventor Andrew E. Seman

Andrew E. Seman 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).

  • HYBRID INTERACTIVE STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20180034299
    Abstract: An appliance includes an electrical connection to receive power from a mains line through an electrical grid to operate the appliance, at least one battery to supply power to operate the appliance, a battery charging circuit for charging the at least one battery and a controller. The controller is programmed to determine when to use power from the mains line to operate the appliance and/or to charge the at least one battery and determine when to use power from the at least one battery and/or to supply power back to the electrical grid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew E. Seman, JR., Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White, John Cunningham, Corbin B. Walburger, Lawrence E. Harper
  • Cordless power tool system
    Patent number: 9871484
    Abstract: A power tool system includes a first power tool having a first power tool rated voltage, a second power tool having a second power tool rated voltage that is different from the first power tool rated voltage, and a first battery pack coupleable to the first power tool and to the second power tool. The first battery pack is switchable between a first configuration having a first battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the first power tool rated voltage such that the first battery pack enables operation of the first power tool, and a second configuration having a convertible battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the second power tool rated voltage such that the battery pack enables operation of the second power tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E Seman, Jr.
  • System for enhancing power tools with an adapter
    Patent number: 9819132
    Abstract: An adapter for electrically connecting a power tool battery pack with a power tool and/or a power tool battery pack charger. The adapter has a controller, and a wireless communication circuit connected to the controller for wireless communication with a computing device, the wireless communication circuit receiving data from the computing device. The controller can perform an action according to the data received from the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan H. Peloquin, Andrew E. Seman, Jr.
  • System for Enhancing Power Tools
    Publication number: 20170222382
    Abstract: An adapter for electrically connecting a power tool battery pack with a power tool and/or a power tool battery pack charger. The adapter has a controller, and a wireless communication circuit connected to the controller for wireless communication with a computing device, the wireless communication circuit receiving data from the computing device. The controller can perform an action according to the data received from the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Ryan H. Peloquin, Andrew E. Seman, JR.
  • CORDLESS POWER TOOL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170149372
    Abstract: A power tool system includes a first power tool having a first power tool rated voltage, a second power tool having a second power tool rated voltage that is different from the first power tool rated voltage, and a first battery pack coupleable to the first power tool and to the second power tool. The first battery pack is switchable between a first configuration having a first battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the first power tool rated voltage such that the first battery pack enables operation of the first power tool, and a second configuration having a convertible battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the second power tool rated voltage such that the battery pack enables operation of the second power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E Seman, JR.
  • POWER TOOL HAVING MULTIPLE POWER SUPPLIES
    Publication number: 20170126051
    Abstract: A power tool includes a housing, a brushless direct current (BLDC) motor including a rotor and a stator having at least three stator windings corresponding to at least three phases of the motor, the rotor being moveable by the stator when the stator windings are appropriately energized within the corresponding phases, each phase being characterized by a corresponding voltage waveform energizing the corresponding stator winding, the motor being configured to operate within an operating voltage range, and a power supply interface arranged to receive at least one of AC power from an AC power supply having a first nominal voltage or DC power from a DC power supply having a second nominal voltage, the power supply interface configured to output the AC power via an AC power line and the DC power via a DC power line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: John D. Cox, Michael K. Forster, John C. Vanko, Daniel J. White, Bhanuprasad V. Gorti, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E. Seman, JR.
  • Cordless Fluid Pump
    Publication number: 20170122325
    Abstract: A fluid pump having a housing with a fluid input and a fluid output, a removable power tool battery pack disposed within the housing, a motor disposed within the housing and electrically connected to the power tool battery pack, and an impeller driven by the motor for drawing fluid through an input opening and into an output opening. The fluid pump may be partially buoyant when placed in a fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew E. Seman, JR., Daniel J. White, David C. Veprek, Dennis Keith Kirk, JR.
  • TABLE SAW GUARD
    Publication number: 20170087738
    Abstract: A table saw guard assembly for guarding a blade on a table saw is provided. The table saw guard assembly includes a support structure and a hood assembly including at least one of a front curtain, first side curtain, second side curtain and top curtain, wherein each of said curtains are independently moveable and/or removable from the hood assembly. Furthermore, a table saw guard assembly is provided including a quick release mechanism for connecting the hood assembly to the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Michael L. O'BANION, Warren A. CEROLL, James R. PARKS, Robert Alan BERRY, Robert P. WELSH, Daniel PUZIO, Michael L. AGRONIN, Philip T. MILLER, Robert J. OPSITOS, JR., Andrew E. SEMAN, JR., John K. HORKY, James P. BASCOM, Todd J. HUSTON, Matthew C. WEBSTER, Adan AYALA
  • Convertible battery pack
    Patent number: 9583745
    Abstract: A power tool system includes a first power tool having a first power tool rated voltage, a second power tool having a second power tool rated voltage that is different from the first power tool rated voltage, and a first battery pack coupleable to the first power tool and to the second power tool. The first battery pack is switchable between a first configuration having a first battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the first power tool rated voltage such that the first battery pack enables operation of the first power tool, and a second configuration having a convertible battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the second power tool rated voltage such that the battery pack enables operation of the second power tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E. Seman, Jr.
  • Power tool system
    Patent number: 9583793
    Abstract: A power tool system includes a first power tool having a first power tool rated voltage, a second power tool having a second power tool rated voltage that is different from the first power tool rated voltage, and a first battery pack coupleable to the first power tool and to the second power tool. The first battery pack is switchable between a first configuration having a first battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the first power tool rated voltage such that the first battery pack enables operation of the first power tool, and a second configuration having a convertible battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the second power tool rated voltage such that the battery pack enables operation of the second power tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E. Seman, Jr.
  • Table saw guard
    Patent number: 9573292
    Abstract: A table saw guard assembly for guarding a blade on a table saw is provided. The table saw guard assembly includes a support structure and a hood assembly including at least one of a front curtain, first side curtain, second side curtain and top curtain, wherein each of said curtains are independently moveable and/or removable from the hood assembly. Furthermore, a table saw guard assembly is provided including a quick release mechanism for connecting the hood assembly to the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. O'Banion, Warren A. Ceroll, James R. Parks, Robert Alan Berry, Robert P. Welsh, Daniel Puzio, Michael L. Agronin, Philip T. Miller, Robert J. Opsitos, Jr., Andrew E. Seman, Jr., John K. Horky, James P. Bascom, Todd J. Huston, Matthew C. Webster, Adan Ayala
  • Power Tool System
    Publication number: 20160336558
    Abstract: A power tool system includes a first power tool having a first power tool rated voltage, a second power tool having a second power tool rated voltage that is different from the first power tool rated voltage, and a first battery pack coupleable to the first power tool and to the second power tool. The first battery pack is switchable between a first configuration having a first battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the first power tool rated voltage such that the first battery pack enables operation of the first power tool, and a second configuration having a convertible battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the second power tool rated voltage such that the battery pack enables operation of the second power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Michael Varipatis, Andrew E. Seman, JR., Nathan J. Osborne, Ryan Klee, Bhanuprasad Gorti
  • On-Board Battery Charging and Regenerative Braking
    Publication number: 20160336793
    Abstract: An electrical device includes a motor having at least one coil, a first input configured to be coupled to a rechargeable direct current (DC) power source and a second input configured to be coupled to an alternating current (AC) power source. The device includes a motor control module that is operably connected to the motor, to the first input and to the second input. The motor control module is configured to deliver power from at least one of the rechargeable DC power source and the AC power source to the motor. The device includes a charge control circuit that is operably connected to the motor and to the second input, where the charge control circuit is configured to enable charging the rechargeable DC power source using energy from the AC power source and the at least one coil of the motor in a buck converter configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew E. SEMAN, JR., Daniel J. WHITE, Michael K. FORSTER
  • Convertible Battery Pack
    Publication number: 20160336559
    Abstract: A power tool system includes a first power tool having a first power tool rated voltage, a second power tool having a second power tool rated voltage that is different from the first power tool rated voltage, and a first battery pack coupleable to the first power tool and to the second power tool. The first battery pack is switchable between a first configuration having a first battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the first power tool rated voltage such that the first battery pack enables operation of the first power tool, and a second configuration having a convertible battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the second power tool rated voltage such that the battery pack enables operation of the second power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E. Seman, JR.
  • PORTABLE ALTERNATING CURRENT INVERTER HAVING REDUCED IMIPEDANCE LOSSES
    Publication number: 20160261114
    Abstract: A portable power supply apparatus is provided having reduced impedance losses. The portable power supply apparatus is comprised of: a portable housing; a battery system residing in the housing; and an inverter circuit residing in the housing. The battery system generates a direct current (DC) voltage having a magnitude greater than or equal to a peak value of a desired alternating current (AC) voltage. The inverter circuit receives the DC voltage directly from the battery system, converts the DC voltage to an AC output voltage and outputs the AC output voltage to one or more outlets exposed on an exterior surface of the portable housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Daniele C. Brotto, Nathan J. Cruise, Erik J. Ekstrom, Ren Wang, Mehdi T. Abolhassani, William D. Spencer, Rouse Roby Bailey, JR., Andrew E. Seman, Scott Eshleman
  • Mower
    Publication number: 20160242356
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a lawn mower and more particularly to a system and method of charging a variety of batteries of the lawn mower including connecting the lawn mower to a towing vehicle, either directly or by placing the lawn mower on a trailer, towing the lawn mower, generating electricity upon towing the lawn mower utilizing a generator mechanically coupled to the lawn mower wheels or the wheels of the trailer. The generator converts the mechanical energy into electrical energy. The generator is electrically coupled to first type of battery and a second type of battery that is connected to the lawn mower and/or a first type of battery and a second type of battery that is connected to a charging station on the trailer. The system also includes a charging circuit for each of the first type of battery and the second type of battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White, Ryan Peloquin, Andrew E. Seman, JR.
  • Screwdriving tool having a driving tool with a removable contact trip assembly
    Patent number: 9415488
    Abstract: A screwdriving tool that includes a driving tool (driver), a sensor, a sensor target and a contact trip assembly that is coupled to the driving tool and has a nose element. The driver has a housing, a motor and an output member that is driven by the motor. One of the nose element and the output member is axially movable and biased by a spring into an extended position. The sensor and sensor target are configured to cooperate to permit the sensor to provide a sensor signal that is indicative of movement of the one of the nose element and the output member. The motor is controllable in a first operational mode and at least one rotational direction based in part on the sensor signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Puzio, Craig A. Schell, Joseph P. Kelleher, Scott Eshelman, Andrew E. Seman, Jr., Todd A. Hagan, Joseph G. Stauffer, Will Wang, John D. Cox
  • Adapter for cordless power tools
    Patent number: 9415499
    Abstract: An electrical combination including a power tool, charger and an adapter separate from and connectable between the battery and the tool housing or battery charger to support the battery on the tool housing or the battery charger, the adapter having adapter leads for electrically coupling the battery to the power tool or the battery charger, the adapter having a mechanical lockout for allowing an electrical coupling between the adapter and the power tool while preventing an electrical coupling between the adapter and the battery charger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Daniele C. Brotto, Bhanuprasad V. Gorti, Daniel J. White, Shelby K. Starks, Geoffrey S. Howard, Allen K. Brelsford, Jeffrey Francis, Jeffrey Norris, Andrew E. Seman, Jr., David A. Carrier, Danh T. Trinh
  • Power tool system
    Patent number: 9406915
    Abstract: A power tool system includes a first power tool having a first power tool rated voltage, a second power tool having a second power tool rated voltage that is different from the first power tool rated voltage, and a first battery pack coupleable to the first power tool and to the second power tool. The first battery pack is switchable between a first configuration having a first battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the first power tool rated voltage such that the first battery pack enables operation of the first power tool, and a second configuration having a convertible battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the second power tool rated voltage such that the battery pack enables operation of the second power tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E. Seman, Jr.
  • Power Tool System
    Publication number: 20160204475
    Abstract: A power tool system includes a first power tool having a first power tool rated voltage, a second power tool having a second power tool rated voltage that is different from the first power tool rated voltage, and a first battery pack coupleable to the first power tool and to the second power tool. The first battery pack is switchable between a first configuration having a first battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the first power tool rated voltage such that the first battery pack enables operation of the first power tool, and a second configuration having a convertible battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the second power tool rated voltage such that the battery pack enables operation of the second power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Andrew E. Seman, JR.