Patents by Inventor Derick C. Robinson
Derick C. Robinson 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).
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Patent number: 11904446Abstract: A powered fastener driving tool including a latch with a position sensor, to detect the position of the driver during tool operation. The sensor communicates to the system controller, which determines, based on the position of the latch, if the motor should be energized or the motor braking energized. This latch sensor detection provides an accurate location of the driver to the system controller, helping prevent wear and tear on the lifter and driver, and increasing the life of the tool. The driver includes a plurality of through holes, in which the latch can engage when properly aligned. When the latch is engaged with a through hole, the sensor communicates to the controller than the motor may be energized. However, when the latch is not engaged with a through hole, the sensor communicates to the controller that the motor brake should be energized.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Kyocera Senco Industrial Tools, Inc.Inventors: Alexander L Carrier, Derick C Robinson
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Publication number: 20230402857Abstract: A battery adapter can be used with an off-brand battery manufacturer to energize a power tool. The battery adapter is configured to monitor the voltage, temperature, and power level of the battery. Monitoring these levels helps prevent the tool from overdischarging the battery, as well as to prevent overheating. The battery adapter has a visible battery power level indicator, actuated by a switch, which visibly displays to a user a general indication of power left in the battery. The battery adapter is able to electrically disconnect the battery if the monitored temperature reaches a certain threshold. The battery adapter is also able to electrically disconnect if the battery adapter and off-brand battery are connected to a recharge station.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: Kyocera Senco Industrial Tools, Inc.Inventors: Derick C. Robinson, Anthony D. Kabbes
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Publication number: 20220105614Abstract: A pneumatic fastener driving tool is provided with a sensor package. A first portion of the sensor package is mounted in the handle of the tool, with a data cable running to a second portion of the sensor package mounted to an external cylinder wall of the working cylinder. A second portion includes at least one sensor to monitor piston operating cycles and other tool statistics. An antenna exiting the first portion of the sensor package and is threaded through the tool's outer housing to provide a clear radio signal to an external computer. The antenna allows wireless access to download information gathered by the sensors, or to upload new software instructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Applicant: Kyocera Senco Industrial Tools, Inc.Inventors: Derick C. Robinson, Christopher D. Klein
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Publication number: 20210347023Abstract: A powered fastener driving tool including a latch with a position sensor, to detect the position of the driver during tool operation. The sensor communicates to the system controller, which determines, based on the position of the latch, if the motor should be energized or the motor braking energized. This latch sensor detection provides an accurate location of the driver to the system controller, helping prevent wear and tear on the lifter and driver, and increasing the life of the tool. The driver includes a plurality of through holes, in which the latch can engage when properly aligned. When the latch is engaged with a through hole, the sensor communicates to the controller than the motor may be energized. However, when the latch is not engaged with a through hole, the sensor communicates to the controller that the motor brake should be energized.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Applicant: Kyocera Senco Industrial Tools, Inc.Inventors: Alexander L Carrier, Derick C Robinson
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Patent number: 11123250Abstract: A powered ambulance cot and methods of raising and lowering the cot as well as loading and unloading the cot are disclosed. The cot includes a support frame and legs, each leg having a wheel. An actuator of an actuation system interconnects the frame and legs, and is configured to effect changes in elevation of the frame relative to the wheel of each of the legs. A control system controls activation of the actuation system, and detects both the actuator at a first location relative to the frame, where the first location is remote from a second location and which situates an end of the actuator that is remote from each wheel closer to the frame, and a presence of a signal requesting a change in elevation of said support frame to thereby cause the legs to move relative to the support frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: Ferno-Washington, Inc.Inventors: Colleen Q. Blickensderfer, Brian M. Magill, Timothy R. Wells, Preeti Sar, Derick C. Robinson, Nicholas V. Valentino, Michael D. Clark
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Publication number: 20190336375Abstract: A powered ambulance cot and methods of raising and lowering the cot as well as loading and unloading the cot are disclosed. The cot includes a support frame and legs, each leg having a wheel. An actuator of an actuation system interconnects the frame and legs, and is configured to effect changes in elevation of the frame relative to the wheel of each of the legs. A control system controls activation of the actuation system, and detects both the actuator at a first location relative to the frame, where the first location is remote from a second location and which situates an end of the actuator that is remote from each wheel closer to the frame, and a presence of a signal requesting a change in elevation of said support frame to thereby cause the legs to move relative to the support frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Colleen Q. Blickensderfer, Brian M. Magill, Timothy R. Wells, Preeti Sar, Derick C. Robinson, Nicholas V. Valentino, Michael D. Clark
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Patent number: 10391013Abstract: A powered ambulance cot and methods of raising and lowering the cot as well as loading and unloading the cot are disclosed. The cot includes a support frame and legs, each leg having a wheel. An actuator of an actuation system interconnects the frame and legs, and is configured to effect changes in elevation of the frame relative to the wheel of each of the legs. A control system controls activation of the actuation system, and detects both the actuator at a first location relative to the frame, where the first location is remote from a second location and which situates an end of the actuator that is remote from each wheel closer to the frame, and a presence of a signal requesting a change in elevation of said support frame to thereby cause the legs to move relative to the support frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Ferno-Washington, Inc.Inventors: Colleen Q. Blickensderfer, Brian M. Magill, Timothy R. Wells, Preeti Sar, Derick C. Robinson, Nicholas V. Valentino, Michael D. Clark
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Publication number: 20170367915Abstract: A powered ambulance cot and methods of raising and lowering the cot as well as loading and unloading the cot are disclosed. The cot includes a support frame and legs, each leg having a wheel. An actuator of an actuation system interconnects the frame and legs, and is configured to effect changes in elevation of the frame relative to the wheel of each of the legs. A control system controls activation of the actuation system, and detects both the actuator at a first location relative to the frame, where the first location is remote from a second location and which situates an end of the actuator that is remote from each wheel closer to the frame, and a presence of a signal requesting a change in elevation of said support frame to thereby cause the legs to move relative to the support frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Colleen Q. Blickensderfer, Brian M. Magill, Timothy R. Wells, Preeti Sar, Derick C. Robinson, Nicholas V. Valentino, Michael D. Clark
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Patent number: 9789020Abstract: A powered ambulance cot and methods of raising and lowering the cot as well as loading and unloading the cot are disclosed. The cot includes a support frame and legs, each leg having a wheel. An actuator of an actuation system interconnects the frame and legs, and is configured to effect changes in elevation of the frame relative to the wheel of each of the legs. A control system controls activation of the actuation system, and detects both the actuator at a first location relative to the frame, where the first location is remote from a second location and which situates an end of the actuator that is remote from each wheel closer to the frame, and a presence of a signal requesting a change in elevation of said support frame to thereby cause the legs to move relative to the support frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Ferno-Washington, Inc.Inventors: Colleen Q. Blickensderfer, Brian M. Magill, Timothy R. Wells, Preeti Sar, Derick C. Robinson, Nicholas V. Valentino, Michael D. Clark
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Publication number: 20160374884Abstract: A powered ambulance cot and methods of raising and lowering the cot as well as loading and unloading the cot are disclosed. The cot includes a support frame and legs, each leg having a wheel. An actuator of an actuation system interconnects the frame and legs, and is configured to effect changes in elevation of the frame relative to the wheel of each of the legs. A control system controls activation of the actuation system, and detects both the actuator at a first location relative to the frame, where the first location is remote from a second location and which situates an end of the actuator that is remote from each wheel closer to the frame, and a presence of a signal requesting a change in elevation of said support frame to thereby cause the legs to move relative to the support frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Colleen Q. Blickensderfer, Brian M. Magill, Timothy R. Wells, Preeti Sar, Derick C. Robinson, Nicholas V. Valentino, Michael D. Clark
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Patent number: 9456938Abstract: A powered ambulance cot and methods of raising and lowering the cot as well as loading and unloading the cot are disclosed. The cot includes a support frame and legs, each leg having a wheel. An actuator of an actuation system interconnects the frame and legs, and is configured to effect changes in elevation of the frame relative to the wheel of each of the legs. A control system controls activation of the actuation system, and detects both the actuator at a first location relative to the frame, where the first location is remote from a second location and which situates an end of the actuator that is remote from each wheel closer to the frame, and a presence of a signal requesting a change in elevation of said support frame to thereby cause the legs to move relative to the support frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Ferno-Washington, Inc.Inventors: Colleen Q. Blickensderfer, Brian M. Magill, Tim R. Wells, Preeti Sar, Derick C. Robinson, Nicholas V. Valentino, Michael D. Clark
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Publication number: 20160128880Abstract: A powered ambulance cot and methods of raising and lowering the cot as well as loading and unloading the cot are disclosed. The cot includes a support frame and legs, each leg having a wheel. An actuator of an actuation system interconnects the frame and legs, and is configured to effect changes in elevation of the frame relative to the wheel of each of the legs. A control system controls activation of the actuation system, and detects both the actuator at a first location relative to the frame, where the first location is remote from a second location and which situates an end of the actuator that is remote from each wheel closer to the frame, and a presence of a signal requesting a change in elevation of said support frame to thereby cause the legs to move relative to the support frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2014Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Colleen Q. Blickensderfer, Brian M. Magill, Tim R. Wells, Preeti Sar, Derick C. Robinson, Nicholas V. Valentino, Michael D. Clark