Patents by Inventor Fred Watts
Fred Watts 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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Publication number: 20160103426Abstract: An electronic clock operable to provide the time of day and further being configured to provide a visual effect. The clock includes a housing having a plurality of walls, top and bottom formed to create an interior volume. The clock includes a first display screen and a second display screen mounted into the housing. The first display screen provides the time of day and the second display screen is configured with a plurality of light emitting diodes organized into a lighting pattern that is operable to provide the visual effect of a conventional swinging pendulum. A control module is present so as to facilitate user control of the electronic clock. A central processing unit provides control of the clock and the clock further includes an audio output to emit sounds therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventor: Fred Watts
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Publication number: 20080042809Abstract: A portable security system for monitoring an asset has one or more alarm sensors and a wireless transmitter/receiver that communicates via wireless communication with a host system. The portable security system is switchable between a disabled (partially powered) state and an enabled (fully powered state) in response to commands received from the host system. In an aspect, the portable security system has a plurality of alarm sensors which a user can separately activate and deactivate via the host system. In an aspect, the portable security system includes a base unit and an auxiliary unit. The base unit includes one or more of the alarm sensors that serves a dual purpose depending on whether the base unit is mated with the auxiliary unit. In an aspect, the host system can be utilized by multiple users to manage portable security systems associated with the respective users, including management by group. In an aspect, the host system notifies a user(s) of an alarm condition(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Fred Watts, Francis Rosenthal, Maureen Silber
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Publication number: 20080042800Abstract: An asset monitoring and security system includes at least one asset and at least one user identification device assigned a unique identifier and operable to transmit an identification signal embodying the identifier over a wireless communications link. A data store maintains lists of the assets, users authorized to use the assets, and privileges associated with the assets for each of the authorized users. A control unit is adapted to receive identification signals from the assets and user identification devices and monitor positions of the assets and user identification devices within a defined area based on the identification signals. The control unit communicates with the data store and is further operable to initiate an alarm event when privileges associated with a given authorized user for a given asset are exceeded. Each of the assets includes a lock-out mechanism that impedes use of the asset when the lock-out mechanism is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Inventors: Daniel Puzio, Lawrence Milburn, Fred Watts, Charles Mooney, Robert Bradus, James Watson, William Pugh
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Publication number: 20080001755Abstract: An asset monitoring and security system includes at least one asset assigned a unique identifier and operable wirelessly transmit an identification signal embodying the identifier. A data store maintains a list of the assets and privileges associated with the assets for authorized users of the assets. A control unit is adapted to receive identification signals from the assets and monitor positions of the assets within a defined area. The control unit communicates with the data store and is further operable to initiate an alarm event when privileges associated with a given asset for authorized users of the asset are exceeded. Each of the assets includes a lock-out mechanism that impedes use of the asset when the lock-out mechanism is activated. The control unit activates the lock-out mechanism of a given asset when the privileges associated with the asset for authorized users of the asset are exceeded.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventors: Daniel Puzio, Lawrence Milburn, Fred Watts, Charles Mooney, Robert Bradus, James Watson, William Pugh
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Publication number: 20070262853Abstract: A vehicle may include a sensor module that is configured to monitor a vehicle for at least one alarm condition, a control module that is configured to receive an alarm signal from the sensor module, a local alarm module that is configured to provide at least one of an audible notification or a visual notification in response to an output signal from the control module, and a notification module that is configured to provide a remote notification of the alarm condition to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2007Publication date: November 15, 2007Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Robert Bradus, Fred Watts
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Publication number: 20070062054Abstract: A light detector which includes a housing having front and rear walls, a light receiving section disposed on the front wall, and displays disposed on the front and rear walls for showing the location of received light relative on the light receiving section. Also disclosed is a laser level including a motor, a shaft driven by the motor, a housing fixedly disposed on the shaft, the housing having a bore therein, a barrel, and a screw disposed on the housing and contracting the barrel for adjusting the pivotal position of the barrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2006Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventors: Karim El-Katcha, William Reeve, Robert McCracken, Allen Brelsford, Donald Zurwelle, Fred Watts
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Publication number: 20060176013Abstract: A charger having a controller with an input and an output, a first terminal for connecting a battery pack to the controller, a connecting line disposed between the first terminal and the input of the controller, a current source connected to the controller for providing power to the battery pack. The current source provides power to the battery pack via the connecting line. The controller sends a pulse signal unto the connecting line via the output, so that the controller can determine whether the battery pack is connected to the charger by the presence of the pulse signal in the input of the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2006Publication date: August 10, 2006Inventor: Fred Watts
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Publication number: 20060123641Abstract: A light detector which includes a housing having front and rear walls, a light receiving section disposed on the front wall, and displays disposed on the front and rear walls for showing the location of received light relative on the light receiving section. Also disclosed is a laser level including a motor, a shaft driven by the motor, a housing fixedly disposed on the shaft, the housing having a bore therein, a barrel, and a screw disposed on the housing and contracting the barrel for adjusting the pivotal position of the barrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2006Publication date: June 15, 2006Inventors: Karim El-Katcha, William Reeve, Robert McCracken, Allen Brelsford, Donald Zurwelle, Fred Watts
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Publication number: 20060109114Abstract: An intrusion sensing device includes an intrusion detection sensor enclosed within a housing and operable to detect an intrusion into a container. A mounting detection mechanism contacts the surface of the container when the housing is mounted thereto and is operable to detect when the housing is not in contact with the surface of the container. An access detection mechanism is operably connected to an access panel of the housing and operable to detect removal of the access panel from the housing. A control module is operable in a setup mode and an active mode. The control module is adapted to receive an alarm message from the intrusion detection sensor and operable to initiate an alarm event during the setup mode which varies from an alarm event initiated during the active mode. A wireless transmitter is operable to transmit an alarm indication signal to a remote monitoring system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2005Publication date: May 25, 2006Inventors: Fred Watts, Gabriel Concari, Harry Taylor, William Pugh, Kelton Lovell, Robert Bradus, Lawrence Milburn, Craig Patton
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Publication number: 20060110656Abstract: A cordless power tool has a housing which includes a mechanism to couple with a removable battery pack. The battery pack includes one or more battery cells as well as a vent system in the battery pack housing which enables fluid to move through the housing. A mechanism is associated with the battery pack to dissipate heat from the battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2006Publication date: May 25, 2006Inventors: Robert Moores, Rouse Bailey, Robert Bradus, John Cochran, Lee Ramstrom, Fred Watts, Paul White, Daniele Brotto, Janet Embrey
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Publication number: 20060071642Abstract: The charger includes a controller, a battery power source having at least two power settings connected to the controller, a power supply connectable to an outside power source, the power supply receiving a current and voltage from the outside power source for providing power to at least one of the controller and the battery power source, and a foldback circuit for switching between two power settings depending upon at least one of the current and voltage received from the outside power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2005Publication date: April 6, 2006Inventors: Geoffrey Howard, Nathanael Mackley, Vickie Mead, Brian Sterling, Danh Trinh, Robert Usselman, Fred Watts, Janelle Young
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Publication number: 20050200334Abstract: The charger includes a controller, a battery power source having at least two power settings connected to the controller, a power supply connectable to an outside power source, the power supply receiving a current and voltage from the outside power source for providing power to at least one of the controller and the battery power source, and a foldback circuit for switching between two power settings depending upon at least one of the current and voltage received from the outside power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2005Publication date: September 15, 2005Inventors: Geoffrey Howard, Nathanael MacKley, Vickie Mead, Brian Sterling, Danh Trinh, Robert Usselman, Fred Watts, Janelle Young
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Publication number: 20050128083Abstract: An asset monitoring and security system includes at least one asset assigned a unique identifier and operable wirelessly transmit an identification signal embodying the identifier. A data store maintains a list of the assets and privileges associated with the assets for authorized users of the assets. A control unit is adapted to receive identification signals from the assets and monitor positions of the assets within a defined area. The control unit communicates with the data store and is further operable to initiate an alarm event when privileges associated with a given asset for authorized users of the asset are exceeded. Each of the assets includes a lock-out mechanism that impedes use of the asset when the lock-out mechanism is activated. The control unit activates the lock-out mechanism of a given asset when the privileges associated with the asset for authorized users of the asset are exceeded.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2004Publication date: June 16, 2005Inventors: Daniel Puzio, Lawrence Milburn, Fred Watts, Charles Mooney, Robert Bradus, James Watson, William Pugh
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Publication number: 20050110639Abstract: An asset monitoring and security system includes at least one asset and at least one user identification device assigned a unique identifier and operable to transmit an identification signal embodying the identifier over a wireless communications link. A data store maintains lists of the assets, users authorized to use the assets, and privileges associated with the assets for each of the authorized users. A control unit is adapted to receive identification signals from the assets and user identification devices and monitor positions of the assets and user identification devices within a defined area based on the identification signals. The control unit communicates with the data store and is further operable to initiate an alarm event when privileges associated with a given authorized user for a given asset are exceeded. Each of the assets includes a lock-out mechanism that impedes use of the asset when the lock-out mechanism is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2004Publication date: May 26, 2005Inventors: Daniel Puzio, Lawrence Milburn, Fred Watts, Charles Mooney, Robert Bradus, James Watson, William Pugh
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Publication number: 20050073282Abstract: In a cordless power tool system, a battery pack which may removably attachable to a cordless power tool and to a charger may include at least one battery cell and a power limiting device. The power limiting device may be arranged in series with the at least one battery cell for limiting power output of the battery pack based on the component that is connected to the pack. Current and hence power out of the battery pack may be controlled as a function of total internal impedance in the battery pack, which may be adjusted depending on the component that is connected to the pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2004Publication date: April 7, 2005Inventors: David Carrier, Bhanuprasad Gorti, Danh Trinh, R. Bailey, Andrew Seman, Daniele Brotto, Fred Watts
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Publication number: 20050022401Abstract: A light detector which includes a housing having front and rear walls, a light receiving section disposed on the front wall, and displays disposed on the front and rear walls for showing the location of received light relative on the light receiving section. Also disclosed is a laser level including a motor, a shaft driven by the motor, a housing fixedly disposed on the shaft, the housing having a bore therein, a barrel pivotally connected to the housing, a laser diode module disposed within the barrel, and a screw disposed on the housing and contacting the barrel for adjusting the pivotal position of the barrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Inventors: Karim El-Katcha, William Reeve, Robert McCracken, Allen Brelsford, Donald Zurwelle, Fred Watts