Patents by Inventor Aziz Iqbal

Aziz Iqbal 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: 10666068
    Abstract: A method is provided for identifying a battery pack that is operably coupled to a battery charger. The method comprises: measuring voltage at a plurality of designated terminals of a first battery pack while the battery pack is coupled to the battery charger; determining how many of the designated terminals are connected to a reference voltage, such as battery positive; and identifying an attribute of the battery pack based on how many of the designated terminals are connected to the reference voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Regina G. C. Cunanan, Frank J. Delose, Bhanuprasad V. Gorti, Geoffrey S. Howard, Aziz Iqbal, Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White
  • Publication number: 20180323625
    Abstract: A method is provided for identifying a battery pack that is operably coupled to a battery charger. The method comprises: measuring voltage at a plurality of designated terminals of a first battery pack while the battery pack is coupled to the battery charger; determining how many of the designated terminals are connected to a reference voltage, such as battery positive; and identifying an attribute of the battery pack based on how many of the designated terminals are connected to the reference voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Regina G.C. Cunanan, Frank J. Delose, Bhanuprasad V. Gorti, Geoffrey S. Howard, Aziz Iqbal, Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White
  • Patent number: 10027140
    Abstract: A method is provided for identifying a battery pack that is operably coupled to a battery charger. The method comprises: measuring voltage at a plurality of designated terminals of a first battery pack while the battery pack is coupled to the battery charger; determining how many of the designated terminals are connected to a reference voltage, such as battery positive; and identifying an attribute of the battery pack based on how many of the designated terminals are connected to the reference voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Regina G. C. Cunanan, Frank J. Delose, Bhanuprasad V. Gorti, Geoffrey S. Howard, Aziz Iqbal, Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White
  • Publication number: 20170149258
    Abstract: A method is provided for identifying a battery pack that is operably coupled to a battery charger. The method comprises: measuring voltage at a plurality of designated terminals of a first battery pack while the battery pack is coupled to the battery charger; determining how many of the designated terminals are connected to a reference voltage, such as battery positive; and identifying an attribute of the battery pack based on how many of the designated terminals are connected to the reference voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Regina G.C. Cunanan, Frank J. Delose, Bhanuprasad V. Gorti, Geoffrey S. Howard, Aziz Iqbal, Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White
  • Patent number: 9570822
    Abstract: A method is provided for identifying a battery pack that is operably coupled to a battery charger. The method comprises: measuring voltage at a plurality of designated terminals of a first battery pack while the battery pack is coupled to the battery charger; determining how many of the designated terminals are connected to a reference voltage, such as battery positive; and identifying an attribute of the battery pack based on how many of the designated terminals are connected to the reference voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Regina G. C. Cunanan, Frank J. Delose, Bhanuprasad V. Gorti, Geoffrey S. Howard, Aziz Iqbal, Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White
  • Publication number: 20160087356
    Abstract: A method is provided for identifying a battery pack that is operably coupled to a battery charger. The method comprises: measuring voltage at a plurality of designated terminals of a first battery pack while the battery pack is coupled to the battery charger; determining how many of the designated terminals are connected to a reference voltage, such as battery positive; and identifying an attribute of the battery pack based on how many of the designated terminals are connected to the reference voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Regina G.C. Cunanan, Frank J. Delose, Bhanuprasad V. Gorti, Geoffrey S. Howard, Aziz Iqbal, Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White
  • Patent number: 9209642
    Abstract: A method is provided for identifying a battery pack that is operably coupled to a battery charger. The method comprises: measuring voltage at a plurality of designated terminals of a first battery pack while the battery pack is coupled to the battery charger; determining how many of the designated terminals are connected to a reference voltage, such as battery positive; and identifying an attribute of the battery pack based on how many of the designated terminals are connected to the reference voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Regina G. C. Cunanan, Frank J. Delose, Bhanuprasad V. Gorti, Geoffrey S. Howard, Aziz Iqbal, Matt J. Velderman, Daniel J. White
  • Publication number: 20140159642
    Abstract: A method is provided for identifying a battery pack that is operably coupled to a battery charger. The method comprises: measuring voltage at a plurality of designated terminals of a first battery pack while the battery pack is coupled to the battery charger; determining how many of the designated terminals are connected to a reference voltage, such as battery positive; and identifying an attribute of the battery pack based on how many of the designated terminals are connected to the reference voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventors: Regina G.C. Cunanan, Frank J. Delose, Bhanuprasad V. Gorti, Geoffrey S. Howard, Aziz Iqbal, Matt J. Velderman, Daniel J. White
  • Patent number: 8653787
    Abstract: A method is provided for identifying a battery pack that is operably coupled to a battery charger. The method comprises: measuring voltage at a plurality of designated terminals of a first battery pack while the battery pack is coupled to the battery charger; determining how many of the designated terminals are connected to a reference voltage, such as battery positive; and identifying an attribute of the battery pack based on how many of the designated terminals are connected to the reference voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Regina G. C. Cunanan, Frank J. Delose, Bhanuprasad V. Gorti, Geoffrey S. Howard, Aziz Iqbal, Matt J. Velderman, Daniel J. White
  • Publication number: 20110248669
    Abstract: A method is provided for identifying a battery pack that is operably coupled to a battery charger. The method comprises: measuring voltage at a plurality of designated terminals of a first battery pack while the battery pack is coupled to the battery charger; determining how many of the designated terminals are connected to a reference voltage, such as battery positive; and identifying an attribute of the battery pack based on how many of the designated terminals are connected to the reference voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Regina G.C. Cunanan, Frank J. Delose, Bhanuprasad V. Gorti, Geoffrey S. Howard, Aziz Iqbal, Matt J. Velderman, Daniel J. White