Patents by Inventor James R. Niblett
James R. Niblett 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: 11235452Abstract: An accessory for coupling to an attachment mechanism of an oscillating power tool includes a working end, an opposite rear end, and a fitment portion adjacent the rear end portion. The fitment portion includes a central opening having a central portion and a rearward portion open to the rear end, and configured to receive a post of a tool clamping mechanism. The fitment portion further includes a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the central portion, a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the central portion. The central portion, the first plurality of openings, and the second plurality of openings are configured to couple the fitment portion to a plurality of different configurations of attachment mechanisms for oscillating power tools.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Thomas R. Kaye, Jr., James R. Niblett
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Publication number: 20200398415Abstract: An accessory for coupling to an attachment mechanism of an oscillating power tool includes a working end, an opposite rear end, and a fitment portion adjacent the rear end portion. The fitment portion includes a central opening having a central portion and a rearward portion open to the rear end, and configured to receive a post of a tool clamping mechanism. The fitment portion further includes a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the central portion, a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the central portion. The central portion, the first plurality of openings, and the second plurality of openings are configured to couple the fitment portion to a plurality of different configurations of attachment mechanisms for oscillating power tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Thomas R. Kaye, JR., James R. Niblett
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Patent number: 10792801Abstract: An accessory for coupling to an attachment mechanism of an oscillating power tool includes a working end, an opposite rear end, and a fitment portion adjacent the rear end portion. The fitment portion includes a central opening having a central portion and a rearward portion open to the rear end, and configured to receive a post of a tool clamping mechanism. The fitment portion further includes a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the central portion, a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the central portion. The central portion, the first plurality of openings, and the second plurality of openings are configured to couple the fitment portion to a plurality of different configurations of attachment mechanisms for oscillating power tools.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2019Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Thomas R. Kaye, Jr., James R. Niblett
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Patent number: 10363619Abstract: A reciprocating saw blade for improving vibration and cordless runtime includes an elongated body having a front end portion and a rear end portion. An elongated cutting edge extends from the front end portion to the rear end portion and defines a longitudinal axis. An opposite non-cutting back edge extending from the front end portion to the rear end portion. The body has a thickness of approximately 0.89 mm to approximately 1.15 mm. A tang coupled to the rear end portion is configured to be coupled to a tool holder of a powered reciprocating saw. The cutting edge comprises a plurality of teeth and gullets. The teeth have a kerf width of approximately 1.29 mm to approximately 1.56 mm and are arranged in a pattern of alternating tooth pitch of a smaller first tooth pitch and a larger second tooth pitch.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2016Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Malek George, John P. Wells, David Brutscher, James R. Niblett, David N. Johnson
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Publication number: 20190176315Abstract: An accessory for coupling to an attachment mechanism of an oscillating power tool includes a working end, an opposite rear end, and a fitment portion adjacent the rear end portion. The fitment portion includes a central opening having a central portion and a rearward portion open to the rear end, and configured to receive a post of a tool clamping mechanism. The fitment portion further includes a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the central portion, a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the central portion. The central portion, the first plurality of openings, and the second plurality of openings are configured to couple the fitment portion to a plurality of different configurations of attachment mechanisms for oscillating power tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Thomas R. Kaye, JR., James R. Niblett
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Publication number: 20190168314Abstract: A holesaw assembly includes a holesaw and a pilot bit. The holesaw includes a hollow cup defining a center axis. The cup has a round base perpendicular to the center axis and a peripheral wall coupled to and extending axially forward of the base to a peripheral edge at a free end of the wall. The pilot bit is received in the holesaw along the center axis. The pilot bit has a shaft received in the base, a cutting head coupled to a front end of the shaft, and an at least partially threaded tip coupled to a front end of the cutting head. The holesaw is free of any radial cutting elements disposed inside the cup between the drill bit and the peripheral wall of the cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Marco Lourenco, David N. Johnson, James R. Niblett
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Patent number: 10279407Abstract: A circular saw blade includes a circular plate having a diameter, a thickness, a left face, a right face, a peripheral rim, and a central opening. A plurality of alternating teeth and gullets are disposed about the peripheral rim, each tooth having a front face facing generally toward an adjacent gullet in the cutting direction and a recess defined in the front face. A plurality of cutting inserts are affixed in the recesses in the teeth. Each insert has rake face facing generally toward the adjacent gullet in the cutting direction, a relief face extending generally toward the adjacent top face, and a cutting edge at a junction between the relief face and the rake face. Each rake face is disposed at a hook angle. The relief faces include unbeveled relief faces, left-beveled relief faces, and a right-beveled relief faces arranged in an alternating top bevel with raker pattern.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2016Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: David Brutscher, James R. Niblett, David N. Johnson, Sajid A. Roomy, John P. Wells
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Patent number: 10245716Abstract: An accessory for coupling to an attachment mechanism of an oscillating power tool includes a working end, an opposite rear end, and a fitment portion adjacent the rear end portion. The fitment portion includes a central opening having a central portion and a rearward portion open to the rear end, and configured to receive a post of a tool clamping mechanism. The fitment portion further includes a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the central portion, a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the central portion. The central portion, the first plurality of openings, and the second plurality of openings are configured to couple the fitment portion to a plurality of different configurations of attachment mechanisms for oscillating power tools.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2018Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Thomas R. Kaye, Jr., James R. Niblett
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Publication number: 20180333834Abstract: An accessory for coupling to an attachment mechanism of an oscillating power tool includes a working end, an opposite rear end, and a fitment portion adjacent the rear end portion. The fitment portion includes a central opening having a central portion and a rearward portion open to the rear end, and configured to receive a post of a tool clamping mechanism. The fitment portion further includes a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the central portion, a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the central portion. The central portion, the first plurality of openings, and the second plurality of openings are configured to couple the fitment portion to a plurality of different configurations of attachment mechanisms for oscillating power tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Thomas R. Kaye, JR., James R. Niblett
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Patent number: 10040186Abstract: An accessory for coupling to an attachment mechanism of an oscillating power tool includes a working end, an opposite rear end, and a fitment portion adjacent the rear end portion. The fitment portion includes a central opening having a central portion and a rearward portion open to the rear end, and configured to receive a post of a tool clamping mechanism. The fitment portion further includes a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the central portion, a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the central portion. The central portion, the first plurality of openings, and the second plurality of openings are configured to couple the fitment portion to a plurality of different configurations of attachment mechanisms for oscillating power tools.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2015Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Thomas R. Kaye, Jr., James R. Niblett
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Publication number: 20170173754Abstract: A clamp arrangement for securing an accessory to an oscillating power tool can include a clamp assembly including a first clamp member that moves relative to the accessory between a closed position wherein the clamp assembly retains the accessory and an open position wherein the first clamp is offset from the accessory permitting removal of the first accessory from the clamp assembly. The clamp assembly can further comprise a second clamp member having a first portion that opposes the first clamp member and cooperates with the first clamp member to clamp the accessory between the first and second clamp members. An attachment plate can carry the clamp assembly. The attachment plate can have a first mating detail formed thereon that is configured to selectively and removably mate with a complementary second mating detail on the power tool in an assembled position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2017Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Brent A. KUEHNE, Oleksiy SERGYEYENKO, Kevin W. COVELL, Thomas R. KAYNE, JR., James R. NIBLETT, David MUTI, Sarah J. MONTPLASIR
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Publication number: 20170120356Abstract: A reciprocating saw blade for improving vibration and cordless runtime includes an elongated body having a front end portion and a rear end portion. An elongated cutting edge extends from the front end portion to the rear end portion and defines a longitudinal axis. An opposite non-cutting back edge extending from the front end portion to the rear end portion. The body has a thickness of approximately 0.89 mm to approximately 1.15 mm. A tang coupled to the rear end portion is configured to be coupled to a tool holder of a powered reciprocating saw. The cutting edge comprises a plurality of teeth and gullets. The teeth have a kerf width of approximately 1.29 mm to approximately 1.56 mm and are arranged in a pattern of alternating tooth pitch of a smaller first tooth pitch and a larger second tooth pitch.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Malek GEORGE, John P. WELLS, David BRUTSCHER, James R. NIBLETT, David N. JOHNSON
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Publication number: 20170120355Abstract: A circular saw blade includes a circular plate having a diameter, a thickness, a left face, a right face, a peripheral rim, and a central opening couplable to a powered saw. A plurality of alternating teeth and gullets are disposed about the peripheral rim, each tooth having a front face facing generally toward an adjacent gullet in the cutting direction and a recess defined in the front face. A plurality of cutting inserts are affixed in the recesses in the teeth. Each insert has rake face facing generally toward the adjacent gullet in the cutting direction, a relief face extending generally toward the adjacent top face, and a cutting edge at a junction between the relief face and the rake face. Each rake face is disposed at a hook angle ? between the rake face and a radius of the circular plate intersecting the cutting edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: David BRUTSCHER, James R. NIBLETT, David N. JOHNSON, Sajid A. ROOMY, John P. WELLS
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Publication number: 20170120347Abstract: A holesaw assembly includes a holesaw and a pilot bit. The holesaw includes a hollow cup defining a center axis. The cup has a round base perpendicular to the center axis and a peripheral wall coupled to and extending axially forward of the base to a peripheral edge at a free end of the wall. The pilot bit is received in the holesaw along the center axis. The pilot bit has a shaft received in the base, a cutting head coupled to a front end of the shaft, and an at least partially threaded tip coupled to a front end of the cutting head. The holesaw is free of any radial cutting elements disposed inside the cup between the drill bit and the peripheral wall of the cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Marco Lourenco, David N. Johnson, James R. Niblett
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Publication number: 20160263732Abstract: A magnetic socket adapter is configured to be removably coupled to a plurality of differently sized socket drivers. The adapter includes a rear shank configured to be coupled to a tool holder or chuck of a power or hand tool and a front shaft coupled to the shank and defining a longitudinal axis. The front shaft has a head with a polygonal outer surface configured to be received in a corresponding polygonal shaped opening in each of the plurality of socket drivers. A magnet is coupled to a front end of the front shaft. A retaining projection is coupled to the head to removably retain each of the plurality of socket drivers on the adapter. An outer conical centering surface is disposed on the front shaft and configured to abut a corresponding internal conical centering surface in the polygonal opening in each of the plurality of socket drivers to center the socket drivers on the front shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Marco LOURENCO, Donald R. PERRON, James R. NIBLETT, Michael P. PETERS
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Publication number: 20160096261Abstract: An accessory for coupling to an attachment mechanism of an oscillating power tool includes a working end, an opposite rear end, and a fitment portion adjacent the rear end portion. The fitment portion includes a central opening having a central portion and a rearward portion open to the rear end, and configured to receive a post of a tool clamping mechanism. The fitment portion further includes a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the central portion, a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the central portion. The central portion, the first plurality of openings, and the second plurality of openings are configured to couple the fitment portion to a plurality of different configurations of attachment mechanisms for oscillating power tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Thomas R. KAYE, JR., James R. NIBLETT
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Patent number: D832666Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2015Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Thomas R. Kaye, Jr., James R. Niblett
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Patent number: D856766Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2018Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Thomas R. Kaye, Jr., James R. Niblett
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Patent number: D873099Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2018Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Thomas R. Kaye, Jr., James R. Niblett
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Patent number: D884444Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Thomas R. Kaye, Jr., James R. Niblett