Patents by Inventor J. Luke Jenkins

J. Luke Jenkins 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: 12036660
    Abstract: A storage support configured to support an object on a support surface. The storage support includes a mount and a plurality of cleats. The mount includes an upper edge and a lower edge. Each of the plurality of cleats includes a first upper cleat edge and a second upper cleat edge that is non-parallel relative to the first upper cleat edge. The first upper cleat edge is oriented non-parallel relative to the upper edge of the mount. Each of the first upper cleat edge and the second upper cleat edge are configured to support the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP
    Inventors: Jeffrey Groves, J. Luke Jenkins, Stephen A. Hughett, Brianna E. Williams, Tyler H. Knight, Jason Porter Whitmire, Charles M. Wacker, II
  • Publication number: 20240101316
    Abstract: A storage container system includes rolling toolbox, a storage container, a storage bin, and a storage container assembly. Various aspects relate to a storage container including at least one sidewall extending from a base, the sidewall at least partially defining an outer wall of an interior compartment. A lid is coupled to the sidewall and movable between an open position and a closed position. The interior compartment is accessible while the lid is in the open position, and the interior compartment is covered while the lid is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: J. Porter Whitmire, J. Luke Jenkins, Stephen A. Hughett, Brianna E. Williams, Tyler H. Knight, Jeffrey Groves, Austin Clark
  • Patent number: 11884456
    Abstract: A storage container system includes rolling toolbox, a storage container, a storage bin, and a storage container assembly. Various aspects relate to a storage container including at least one sidewall extending from a base, the sidewall at least partially defining an outer wall of an interior compartment. A lid is coupled to the sidewall and movable between an open position and a closed position. The interior compartment is accessible while the lid is in the open position, and the interior compartment is covered while the lid is in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GP
    Inventors: J. Porter Whitmire, J. Luke Jenkins, Stephen A. Hughett, Brianna E. Williams, Tyler H. Knight, Jeffrey Groves, Austin Clark
  • Patent number: 11870086
    Abstract: A tripod includes a main body having a center column with a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal axis extending through the first end and the second end, and a plurality of legs coupled to the center column. The tripod system also includes a battery receptacle supported at the first end of the center column. The battery receptacle has a first interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to a battery pack. The tripod system further includes a head supported at the second end of the center column. The head has a second interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to a luminaire. The second interface is complementary to the first interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GP
    Inventors: Brianna E. Williams, J. Luke Jenkins, Robert Andrew Patrick
  • Publication number: 20230361585
    Abstract: Embodiments provide a wall-mountable storage system. The wall-mountable storage system includes a first storage structure configured to mount to a wall, the first storage structure including a modular accessory interface and an alignment interface. The wall-mountable storage system also includes a modular accessory configured to engage with and be supported by the modular accessory interface. The first storage structure is configured to receive power from an external power source and output power to the modular accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Connor S. Irwin, Brianna E. Williams, Gabriel J. Sandoval, Tyler H. Knight, Raquel M. Rabago, Benjamin G. Politte, Ho Quynh Chau Duong, Jeffrey Groves, Frederick W. Bryan, J. Luke Jenkins, Nicolas J. Hanks, Kwok Ting Mok, Ying Chung Tse, Man Kit Mok
  • Patent number: 11654538
    Abstract: A pneumatic fastener driver operable in a single sequential mode and a bump-fire mode, and includes a housing, a nosepiece, a trigger moveable between a default position and a depressed position, a contact arm movable relative to the nosepiece between an extended position and a retracted position, and a timeout mechanism operable in the bump-fire mode to inhibit the drive cycle from being initiated in response to inactivity of the contact arm over a preset time interval defined by unwinding of a mainspring that is initially wound in response to the trigger being actuated from the default position to the depressed position. The pneumatic fastener driver also includes a counting assembly having a female barrel pivotably coupled to a pivot shaft of the trigger and driven by the mainspring and a lockout linkage coupled to the female barrel that is capable of interfering with a portion of the trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: Tyler Knight, Miles R. Moody, J. Luke Jenkins, Matthew W. Conner, William E. Sadkowski, Reid Cheatham, Justin Moylan
  • Publication number: 20230120916
    Abstract: The present disclosure is a modular accessory that is compatible with a first storage component that has first mount interfaces, and a second storage component that is different from the first storage component that has second mount interfaces. The modular accessory includes a structure and an accessory mount. The structure is configured to hold or support one or more objects. The accessory mount is coupled to the structure and defines an accessory mount interface. The accessory mount interface is configured to engage one or more first mount interfaces and one or more of the second mount interfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey Groves, Tyler H. Knight, Connor S. Irwin, J. Luke Jenkins, Benjamin P. Politte, Keith Lombardi, Thomas Evatt, Kyle B. Yeomans, Jeremy Fedrigon, Sage D. Van Wyk, Trevor C. Fauss, Mehul Patel, John D. Parsons, Lik Hui, King Pun Hui
  • Publication number: 20230100066
    Abstract: A tripod includes a main body having a center column with a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal axis extending through the first end and the second end, and a plurality of legs coupled to the center column. The tripod system also includes a battery receptacle supported at the first end of the center column. The battery receptacle has a first interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to a battery pack. The tripod system further includes a head supported at the second end of the center column. The head has a second interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to a luminaire. The second interface is complementary to the first interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Brianna E. Williams, J. Luke Jenkins, Robert Andrew Patrick
  • Publication number: 20230009862
    Abstract: A wire stripping and cutting tool includes a main body, a non-conductive knife blade extending from the main body, and a blade guard coupled to the main body. The blade guard is movable relative to the main body and includes a plurality of holes. Each of the plurality of holes has a different diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventor: J. Luke Jenkins
  • Patent number: 11552365
    Abstract: A tripod includes a main body having a center column with a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal axis extending through the first end and the second end, and a plurality of legs coupled to the center column. The tripod system also includes a battery receptacle supported at the first end of the center column. The battery receptacle has a first interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to a battery pack. The tripod system further includes a head supported at the second end of the center column. The head has a second interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to a luminaire. The second interface is complementary to the first interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GP
    Inventors: Brianna E. Williams, J. Luke Jenkins, Robert Andrew Patrick
  • Fan
    Patent number: 11480193
    Abstract: A fan includes a central hub defining an inlet, a motor positioned within the central hub, and an impeller positioned within the central hub. The impeller is operable to be rotated by the motor to generate air movement. The fan also includes a nozzle defining a channel that receives the airflow from the central hub. The nozzle also defines an outlet in communication with the channel to direct air out of the nozzle. The fan further includes a plurality of conduits connecting the nozzle to the central hub to direct air from the central hub to the channel and through the outlet of the nozzle. The nozzle defines a projection aligned with each conduit to divide air movement through the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: J. Porter Whitmire, Michael J. Caso, III, Miles Moody, Mark Huggins, J. Luke Jenkins
  • Publication number: 20220324093
    Abstract: A storage system configured includes a support member having a cleat thereon, a bracket engageable with the cleat, and a lever movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The storage system further includes an object permitted to be coupled or uncoupled relative to the bracket while the lever is in the unlocked position, the object being secured to the bracket while the lever is in the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: J. Luke Jenkins, Robert Andrew Patrick
  • Publication number: 20220278405
    Abstract: A tripod includes a main body having a center column with a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal axis extending through the first end and the second end, and a plurality of legs coupled to the center column. The tripod system also includes a battery receptacle supported at the first end of the center column. The battery receptacle has a first interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to a battery pack. The tripod system further includes a head supported at the second end of the center column. The head has a second interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to a luminaire. The second interface is complementary to the first interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Brianna E. Williams, J. Luke Jenkins, Robert Andrew Patrick
  • Publication number: 20220117393
    Abstract: A storage assembly includes a first upright member configured to be supported by a surface, a second upright member configured to be supported by the surface, and a mount selectively supported by at least one of the first upright member and the second upright member. The second upright member is oriented parallel to and is spaced apart from the first upright member. The mount is configured to support an accessory and includes a mating interface having at least one feature that is complementary to a feature positioned on the accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: J. Luke Jenkins, Jeffrey Groves, Tyler H. Knight, Stephen A. Hughett
  • Publication number: 20220097926
    Abstract: A storage container system includes rolling toolbox, a storage container, a storage bin, and a storage container assembly. Various aspects relate to a storage container including at least one sidewall extending from a base, the sidewall at least partially defining an outer wall of an interior compartment. A lid is coupled to the sidewall and movable between an open position and a closed position. The interior compartment is accessible while the lid is in the open position, and the interior compartment is covered while the lid is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: J. Porter Whitmire, J. Luke Jenkins, Stephen A. Hughett, Brianna E. Williams, Tyler H. Knight, Jeffrey Groves, Austin Clark
  • Publication number: 20220069399
    Abstract: A tripod for use with an accessory device and a battery pack includes a main body, a battery receptacle, and a head. The main body includes a center column having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal axis extending through the first end and the second end. The main body also includes a plurality of legs coupled to the center column. The battery receptacle is supported on the main body. The battery receptacle has a first interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to the battery pack. The head is supported at the second end of the center column. The head has a second interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to the accessory device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Brianna E. Williams, J. Luke Jenkins, Robert Andrew Patrick, Austin Clark, John D. Schaalje
  • Publication number: 20220069603
    Abstract: A charging hub includes a housing and a battery pack. The housing includes a body having a base, and a plurality of satellite device receptacles positioned on the body. The plurality of satellite device receptacles is configured to removably couple a plurality of satellite devices to the body. Each receptacle has an electrical connector configured to charge the plurality of satellite devices. The housing also includes a battery receptacle positioned on the body. The battery pack is removably coupled to the housing at the battery receptacle. The battery pack is operable to provide power to the electrical connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Brianna E. Williams, J. Luke Jenkins, Stephen A. Hughett, William M. McNabb, Robert S. Barr, III
  • Publication number: 20220040842
    Abstract: A storage support configured to support an object on a support surface. The storage support includes a mount and a plurality of cleats. The mount includes an upper edge and a lower edge. Each of the plurality of cleats includes a first upper cleat edge and a second upper cleat edge that is non-parallel relative to the first upper cleat edge. The first upper cleat edge is oriented non-parallel relative to the upper edge of the mount. Each of the first upper cleat edge and the second upper cleat edge are configured to support the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Jeffrey Groves, J. Luke Jenkins, Stephen A. Hughett, Brianna E. Williams, Tyler H. Knight, J. Porter Whitmire
  • Publication number: 20210316432
    Abstract: A pneumatic fastener driver operable in a single sequential mode and a bump-fire mode, and includes a housing, a nosepiece, a trigger moveable between a default position and a depressed position, a contact arm movable relative to the nosepiece between an extended position and a retracted position, and a timeout mechanism operable in the bump-fire mode to inhibit the drive cycle from being initiated in response to inactivity of the contact arm over a preset time interval defined by unwinding of a mainspring that is initially wound in response to the trigger being actuated from the default position to the depressed position. The pneumatic fastener driver also includes a counting assembly having a female barrel pivotably coupled to a pivot shaft of the trigger and driven by the mainspring and a lockout linkage coupled to the female barrel that is capable of interfering with a portion of the trigger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Tyler Knight, Miles R. Moody, J. Luke Jenkins, Matthew W. Conner, William E. Sadkowski, Reid Cheatham, Justin Moylan
  • Patent number: D1025600
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GP
    Inventors: Tyler H. Knight, Jeffrey Groves, J. Porter Whitmire, J. Luke Jenkins, Stephen A. Hughett, Brianna E. Williams, William J. Saunders, Charles Moody Wacker, II