Patents by Inventor James B. Watson
James B. Watson 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: 20230272901Abstract: An area light is provided including a housing defining a central axis having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a side portion; a cover mounted on the first end of the housing; a light module disposed on the first end of the housing, the light module comprising a heat sink and at least one light-emitting diode (LED) to emit light through the cover and in a direction that extends 360 degrees around the center axis; and a battery receptacle disposed on the side portion of the housing to receive a removable battery pack and supply electric power form the removable battery pack to the at least one LED. At least one hook is provided on or adjacent the first end of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Crystal G. Young, James B. Watson, Gabriel E. Concari, Jesse P. Hill, Keith Moore, Geoffrey S. Howard, Jonathan Kirkpatrick
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Patent number: 11686454Abstract: An area light is provided including a housing defining a central axis having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a side portion; a cover mounted on the first end of the housing; a light module disposed on the first end of the housing, the light module comprising a heat sink and at least one light-emitting diode (LED) to emit light through the cover and in a direction that extends 360 degrees around the center axis; and a battery receptacle disposed on the side portion of the housing to receive a removable battery pack and supply electric power form the removable battery pack to the at least one LED. At least one hook is provided on or adjacent the first end of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Crystal G. Young, James B. Watson, Gabriel E. Concari, Jesse P. Hill, Keith Moore, Geoffrey S. Howard, Jonathan Kirkpatrick
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Publication number: 20200263855Abstract: A light apparatus is provided including a housing, a light module, a wireless communication unit configured to communicate wirelessly with a communication device, and a controller disposed in the housing and in communication with the wireless communication unit. The controller receives a control signal associated with at least one of a luminance intensity or lighting direction of the light module from the communication device via the wireless communication unit and controls the luminance intensity or lighting direction of the lighting module according to the control signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2019Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Crystal G. Young, James B. Watson, Gabriel E. Concari, Keith Moore, Geoffrey S. Howard, Jonathan Kirkpatrick
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Patent number: 10160049Abstract: A power tool includes a housing, a motor, an output member driven by the motor, and a reaming attachment coupled to the output member. The reaming attachment has a front end portion selectively driven in rotation by the output member to drive a fastener into a workpiece, and a reaming portion selectively driven in rotation by the output member to remove material from an end surface of a conduit. A rotational motion sensor in the housing is operable to detect rotational motion of the housing about an axis. A controller receives a signal indicative of rotational motion from the sensor, determines a direction of the rotational motion of the housing, and drives the motor in a direction corresponding to the direction of rotational motion of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2015Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Scott J. Eshleman, Craig A. Schell, Andrew E. Seman, Jr., Daniel Puzio, Daniele C. Brotto, Joseph P. Kelleher, James B. Watson, James R. Parks, Clark A. Bixler
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Publication number: 20160348879Abstract: A lighting apparatus is provided including a base portion defining an axial opening, a main portion located above the base portion and having a generally-cylindrical upper portion, and a light module secured to a top portion of the generally-cylindrical upper portion of the main portion. The axial opening of the base portion is sized to receive at least a light module of another lighting apparatus therein in a stacked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Crystal G. Young, James B. Watson, Snehal S. Choksi, Daniele C. Brotto, Gabriel E. Concari, Jesse P. Hill, Keith Moore, Geoffrey S. Howard, Jonathan Kirkpatrick
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Patent number: 9400509Abstract: A hydronic system for heating and/or cooling fluid feed additives passing through a delivery line is disclosed. The system includes a hydronic heating system which will heat fluid passing through a closed loop radiant line which is closely positioned adjacent a portion of the delivery line extending between the fluid delivery system and the target destination. The system also includes a cooling system which will cool the fluid circulating through the radiant line to cool the delivery line and the fluid feed additive therein. The system of this invention prevents the fluid feed additive from freezing during the cold months and cools the same during warm months.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2010Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Inventor: James B. Watson
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Publication number: 20160089734Abstract: A power tool includes a housing, a motor, an output member driven by the motor, and a reaming attachment coupled to the output member. The reaming attachment has a front end portion selectively driven in rotation by the output member to drive a fastener into a workpiece, and a reaming portion selectively driven in rotation by the output member to remove material from an end surface of a conduit. A rotational motion sensor in the housing is operable to detect rotational motion of the housing about an axis. A controller receives a signal indicative of rotational motion from the sensor, determines a direction of the rotational motion of the housing, and drives the motor in a direction corresponding to the direction of rotational motion of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Scott J. ESHLEMAN, Craig A. SCHELL, Andrew E. SEMAN, JR., Daniel PUZIO, Daniele C. BROTTO, Joseph P. KELLEHER, James B. WATSON, James R. PARKS, Clark A. BIXLER
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Patent number: 9266178Abstract: A power tool includes a housing, a motor, an output member driven by the motor, and a reaming attachment coupled to the output member. The reaming attachment has a front end portion selectively driven in rotation by the output member to drive a fastener into a workpiece, and a reaming portion selectively driven in rotation by the output member to remove material from an end surface of a conduit. A rotational motion sensor in the housing is operable to detect rotational motion of the housing about an axis. A controller receives a signal indicative of rotational motion from the sensor, determines a direction of the rotational motion of the housing, and drives the motor in a direction corresponding to the direction of rotational motion of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Scott J. Eshleman, Craig A. Schell, Andrew E. Seman, Jr., Daniel Puzio, Daniele C. Brotto, Joseph P. Kelleher, James B. Watson, James R. Parks, Clark A. Bixler
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Patent number: 9163823Abstract: A light stand assembly with a base having pivoting legs and a power supply circuit. An adjustable post detachably connects to the base. The adjustable post is configured for telescoping movement between a lower position and a raised position, and secures at a selected position with latches. An adjustable post connector moveably connects to the adjustable post. A pair of light modules detachably connect to the adjustable post connector and operatively connects to the power supply circuit.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Snehal S. Choksi, James B. Watson, Fred S. Watts, Andrzej R. Wojcicki, Gabriel Concari, Leon T. Gibson, James P. Bascom
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Patent number: 8802171Abstract: A live organism product wherein the organisms are in a dormant state and are suspended in a liquid carrier which is sufficiently devoid of moisture so that the organisms will remain in a dormant state for several months. The carrier is comprised of oil. The carrier may also include an absorbent. The product is stored and shipped in a plastic bag and is sprayed onto its target host or the like. The moisture and pH then activates the organisms.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2008Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Inventor: James B. Watson
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Patent number: 8690497Abstract: A power tool can utilize a handle that engages with a large portion of the housing and can distribute the stresses incurred by the handle over a larger area. The handle of the power tool can be a stick handle or a guard handle. The handle may be utilized to position sensors therein at positions that are remote from the working bit of the power tool. Accessory handles, such as a bail handle and a side handle, can be mounted to a single set of machined passages on the housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2009Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Thomas J. Bodine, Barry Edward Plato, Joao Norona, Kathy E. DiPasquale, Gale Anthony Heslop, James B. Watson
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Publication number: 20130265780Abstract: A light stand assembly with a base having pivoting legs and a power supply circuit. An adjustable post detachably connects to the base. The adjustable post is configured for telescoping movement between a lower position and a raised position, and secures at a selected position with latches. An adjustable post connector moveably connects to the adjustable post. A pair of light modules detachably connect to the adjustable post connector and operatively connects to the power supply circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Snehal S. Choksi, James B. Watson, Fred S. Watts, Andrzej R. Wojcicki, Gabriel Concari, Leon T. Gibson, James P. Bascom
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Publication number: 20130265766Abstract: A light stand assembly with a base having pivoting legs and a power supply circuit. An adjustable post detachably connects to the base. The adjustable post is configured for telescoping movement between a lower position and a raised position, and secures at a selected position with latches. An adjustable post connector moveably connects to the adjustable post. A pair of light modules detachably connect to the adjustable post connector and operatively connects to the power supply circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Snehal S. Choksi, James B. Watson, Fred S. Watts, Andrzej R. Wojcicki, Gabriel Concari, Leon T. Gibson, James P. Bascom
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Patent number: 8418778Abstract: An improved method is provided for operating a power tool. The method includes: monitoring rotational motion of the power tool about an axis using a rotational motion sensor disposed in the power tool; determining a direction of the rotational motion about the axis; and driving the output member in a direction defined by the detected rotational motion of the tool, where the output member is driven by a motor residing in the power tool. Thus, the output member is drive clockwise when the rotational motion of the tool is clockwise about the axis and the output member is drive counter-clockwise when the rotational motion of the tool is counter-clockwise about the axis.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Scott Eshleman, Craig Schell, Andrew E. Seman, Daniel Puzio, Daniele C. Brotto, Joseph P. Kelleher, Christopher W. Shook, Steven J. Phillips, Dale W. Boswall, James B. Watson, Fugen Qin
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Patent number: 8393294Abstract: An applicator machine for applying a liquid carrier having live bacteria suspended therein, which are in a dormant state, to a target host comprising a pump having inlet and discharge sides, with the inlet side of the pump being in fluid communication with the liquid carrier. A first fluid conduit extends from the discharge side of the pump to an air induction nozzle which is in communication with a source of air under pressure. A flow control is imposed in the first conduit for adjusting the amount of liquid carrier passing therethrough. The pump and the air supply for the air induction nozzle are operatively connected to a power supply. The pump, when activated, causes the liquid carrier to be pumped to the air induction nozzle wherein the liquid carrier is mixed with air to create small droplets thereof for spraying onto the target host. A remote management system for the machine(s) is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2008Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Inventor: James B. Watson
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Publication number: 20130048929Abstract: A portable winch assembly includes a winch mechanism connected to a support structure adapted to be manually transportable. A battery pack is releasably coupled to a remote control unit. The remote control unit is operated to control the winch mechanism. The battery pack and the remote control unit can be electrically connected to the winch mechanism by a flexible power cable, or the battery pack can be mounted with the winch mechanism and a wireless remote control unit can be used to operate the winch mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Shelby K. Starks, David A. Carrier, Daniel J. White, Daniel N. Lopano, James B. Watson, Lauren M. Wenchel, David A. Goldman, Maurice L. LaPointe, Daniele C. Brotto, Gabriel E. Concari, William J. Robinson
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Patent number: 8365350Abstract: A wet/dry vacuum that is configured to be powered by a DC power source.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2009Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: John R Cochran, Jason M Goger, Daniel N Lopano, Christine H Potter, James B Watson
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Publication number: 20120160529Abstract: An improved method is provided for operating a power tool. The method includes: monitoring rotational motion of the power tool about an axis using a rotational motion sensor disposed in the power tool; determining a direction of the rotational motion about the axis; and driving the output member in a direction defined by the detected rotational motion of the tool, where the output member is driven by a motor residing in the power tool. Thus, the output member is drive clockwise when the rotational motion of the tool is clockwise about the axis and the output member is drive counter-clockwise when the rotational motion of the tool is counter-clockwise about the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Scott ESHLEMAN, Craig SCHELL, Andrew E. SEMAN, JR., Daniel PUZIO, Daniele C. BROTTO, Joseph P. KELLEHER, Christopher W. SHOOK, Steven J. PHILLIPS, Dale W. BOSWALL, James B. WATSON
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Publication number: 20120122188Abstract: A live organism product wherein the organisms are in a dormant state and are suspended in a liquid carrier which is sufficiently devoid of moisture so that the organisms will remain in a dormant state for several months. The carrier is comprised of oil. The carrier may also include an absorbent. The product is stored and shipped in a plastic bag and is sprayed onto its target host or the like. The moisture and pH then activates the organisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2012Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventor: JAMES B. WATSON
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Publication number: 20120114786Abstract: A live bacteria product including dormant viable bacteria suspended in a liquid carrier. The carrier contains mineral oil and polymers and may also include an adsorbent. The product is stored and shipped in a plastic bag and is sprayed onto livestock feed or the like. The treated livestock feed is then fed to the livestock with the ambient moisture in the digestive system of livestock causing the hydration of the bacteria to begin the bacteria's life cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventor: JAMES B. WATSON