Patents by Inventor James D. Schroeder
James D. Schroeder 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: 7762349Abstract: A multi-speed drill includes a housing with a motor including an output member. A constant mesh parallel axis transmission can be disposed in the housing and can include a high speed and low speed gears. A clutch member can be associated with the low speed gear. A conical spring can bias the low speed gear and the clutch member together for torque transfer up to a predetermined torque level. Above the predetermined level, cam surfaces between the low speed gear and the clutch member move them apart, thereby limiting torque transfer to the output spindle. In the high speed mode the torque transfer between the input pinion and the output spindle bypasses the clutch member. The maximum torque level capable of being generated at the output spindle in the high speed mode can be less than the predetermined torque level.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2007Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Paul K. Trautner, David E. Scheerer, James D. Schroeder, Dennis A. Bush
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Patent number: 7717192Abstract: A drill includes a housing and a motor coupled to an output member by a transmission. The transmission can selectively couple the output member to an output spindle through a low speed output gear or a high speed output gear for rotating the output spindle at a first speed or a second speed, respectively. Alternatively or additionally, a low speed mode can be provided by actuating an electronic switch that limits the speed of the motor. A rotatably fixed hammer member and a rotatable hammer member can be mounted around the output spindle. A mode collar can be rotatably mounted on the housing and around the output member for movement to positions that correspond to various mode of operation, including a low speed mode, a high speed mode, and a hammer-drilling mode. In the hammer-drilling mode, the transmission operates in the high speed mode.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2007Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: James D. Schroeder, Dennis A. Bush, Paul K. Trautner
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Publication number: 20090129876Abstract: A multi-speed drill includes a housing with a motor including an output member. A constant mesh parallel axis transmission can be disposed in the housing and can include a high speed and low speed gears. A clutch member can be associated with the low speed gear. A conical spring can bias the low speed gear and the clutch member together for torque transfer up to a predetermined torque level. Above the predetermined level, cam surfaces between the low speed gear and the clutch member move them apart, thereby limiting torque transfer to the output spindle. In the high speed mode the torque transfer between the input pinion and the output spindle bypasses the clutch member. The maximum torque level capable of being generated at the output spindle in the high speed mode can be less than the predetermined torque level.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Paul K. Trautner, David E. Scheerer, James D. Schroeder, Dennis A. Bush
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Publication number: 20090126964Abstract: A power tool can include a gear case, a motor having first and second sets of lead wires, a housing assembly, and a field case. The field case may include a front portion configured for engaging the gear case and a rear portion. The housing assembly may include first and second generally symmetrical housing segments configured for engaging the field case and forming a mid-handle grip. The first set of lead wires may be routed through the front portion of the field case directly to a trigger switch assembly. A method for assembling a mid-handle power tool is also provided and may include routing lead wires through a ventilation path between the field case and trigger assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: James D. Schroeder, Paul S. White, Craig A. Oktavec, Paul J. Wisniewski, Edward J. Grasso, Paul K. Trautner
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Publication number: 20090126957Abstract: A drill includes a housing and a motor coupled to an output member by a transmission. The transmission can selectively couple the output member to an output spindle through a low speed output gear or a high speed output gear for rotating the output spindle at a first speed or a second speed, respectively. Alternatively or additionally, a low speed mode can be provided by actuating an electronic switch that limits the speed of the motor. A rotatably fixed hammer member and a rotatable hammer member can be mounted around the output spindle. A mode collar can be rotatably mounted on the, housing and around the output member for movement to positions that correspond to various mode of operation, including a low speed mode, a high speed mode, and a hammer-drilling mode. In the hammer-drilling mode, the transmission operates in the high speed mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: James D. Schroeder, Dennis A. Bush, Paul K. Trautner
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Patent number: 7455003Abstract: A tile saw includes a base, a frame, adjacent first and second rails disposed on the frame, and a table slidingly disposed on the first rail. The table has a bottom surface and an upper surface for supporting a workpiece. The second rail a bottom surface and an upper surface that faces the bottom surface of the table. First and second bearings are disposed on a first shaft connected to the table. The first bearing is disposed on the first rail, and the second bearing is disposed on the bottom surface of the second rail. The frame includes a support assembly and a saw assembly with a motor and cutting wheel. The motor and cutting wheel are supported by an arm so that the cutting wheel hangs above the upper surface of the table. The first rail and the second rail are positioned on one side of the cutting wheel.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2005Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Gregg L. Sheddy, James D. Schroeder, Peter Chaikowsky, Darren B. Moss, Warren A. Ceroll, Stuart J. Wright, William D. Spencer, Jiangang Zhao, William S. Taylor, Frank A. Mannarino
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Publication number: 20080257328Abstract: A tile saw includes a base, a frame assembly disposed on the base, a first rail disposed on the frame assembly, the first rail having a longitudinal axis, a table slidingly disposed on the first rail, a support assembly disposed on the base, a saw assembly supported by the support assembly, the saw assembly comprising a motor, a cutting wheel driven by the motor, the saw assembly being pivotable about a horizontal axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, and a switch electrically connected to the motor and disposed on the support assembly so that, when the motor assembly is pivoted about the horizontal axis, the switch remains stationary.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2007Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Gregg L. Sheddy, James D. Schroeder, Peter Chaikowsky, Darren B. Moss, Warren A. Ceroll, Stuart J. Wright, William D. Spencer, Jiangang Zhao, William S. Taylor, Frank A. Mannarino
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Patent number: 7328639Abstract: A tile saw includes a base, a frame assembly disposed on the base, a first rail disposed on the frame assembly, the first rail having a longitudinal axis, a table slidingly disposed on the first rail, a support assembly disposed on the base, a saw assembly supported by the support assembly, the saw assembly including a motor, a cutting wheel driven by the motor, the saw assembly being pivotable about a horizontal axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, and a switch electrically connected to the motor and disposed on the support assembly so that, when the motor assembly is pivoted about the horizontal axis, the switch remains stationary.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2005Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Gregg L. Sheddy, James D. Schroeder, Peter Chaikowsky, Darren B. Moss, Warren A. Ceroll, Stuart J. Wright, William D. Spencer, Jiangang Zhao, William S. Taylor, Frank A. Mannarino
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Patent number: 7308844Abstract: A tile saw includes a base, a frame assembly disposed on the base, a first rail disposed on the frame assembly, the first rail having a longitudinal axis, a table slidingly disposed on the first rail, a support assembly disposed on the base, a saw assembly supported by the support assembly, the saw assembly including a motor, a cutting wheel driven by the motor, the saw assembly being pivotable about a horizontal axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, and a switch electrically connected to the motor and disposed on the support assembly so that, when the motor assembly is pivoted about the horizontal axis, the switch remains stationary.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2005Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Gregg L. Sheddy, James D. Schroeder, Peter Chaikowsky, Darren B. Moss, Warren A. Ceroll, Stuart J. Wright, William D. Spencer, Jiangang Zhao, William S. Taylor, Frank A. Mannarino
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Publication number: 20040134324Abstract: A tile saw includes a base, a frame assembly disposed on the base, a first rail disposed on the frame assembly, the first rail having a longitudinal axis, a table slidingly disposed on the first rail, a support assembly disposed on the base, a saw assembly supported by the support assembly, the saw assembly comprising a motor, a cutting wheel driven by the motor, the saw assembly being pivotable about a horizontal axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, and a switch electrically connected to the motor and disposed on the support assembly so that, when the motor assembly is pivoted about the horizontal axis, the switch remains stationary.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventors: Gregg L. Sheddy, James D. Schroeder, Peter Chaikowsky, Darren B. Moss, Warren A. Ceroll, Stuart J. Wright, William D. Spencer, Jiangang Zhao, William S. Taylor, Frank A. Mannarino
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Patent number: D441771Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2000Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Frederick R. Bean, Peter Chaikowsky, Steven K. McKeithen, Darren B. Moss, James D. Schroeder, Robert P. Welsh, Stuart J. Wright
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Patent number: D510048Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2003Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Stuart J. Wright, Daniel N. Lopano, Gregg L. Sheddy, Peter Chaikowsky, James D. Schroeder, Warren A. Ceroll, Darren B. Moss
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Patent number: D520031Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2005Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: David L. Wikle, Peter Chaikowsky, Warren A. Ceroll, Gregg L. Sheddy, James D. Schroeder
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Patent number: D455445Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2001Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Frederick R. Bean, Peter Chaikowsky, Steven K. McKeithen, Darren B. Moss, James D. Schroeder, Robert P. Welsh, Stuart J. Wright
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Patent number: D523038Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2004Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Stuart J. Wright, Daniel N. Lopano, Gregg L. Sheddy, Peter Chaikowsky, James D. Schroeder, Warren A. Ceroll, Darren B. Moss
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Patent number: D541830Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2006Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Stuart J. Wright, Daniel N. Lopano, Gregg L. Sheddy, Peter Chaikowsky, James D. Schroeder, Warren A. Ceroll, Darren B. Moss
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Patent number: D543220Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2006Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Stuart J. Wright, Daniel N. Lopano, Gregg L. Sheddy, Peter Chaikowsky, James D. Schroeder, Warren A. Ceroll, Darren B. Moss
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Patent number: D559873Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Stuart J. Wright, Daniel L. Lopano, Gregg L. Sheddy, Peter Chaikowsky, James D. Schroeder, Warren A. Ceroll, Darren B. Moss
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Patent number: D486165Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Stuart J. Wright, Daniel N. Lopano, Gregg L. Sheddy, Peter Chaikowsky, James D. Schroeder, Warren A. Ceroll, Darren B. Moss
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Patent number: D571830Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2007Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Stuart J. Wright, Daniel N. Lopano, Gregg L. Sheddy, Peter Chalkowsky, James D. Schroeder, Warren A. Ceroll, Darren B. Moss