Patents by Inventor James S. Stanley

James S. Stanley 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: 4974475
    Abstract: A cordless powered ratchet wrench includes a ratchet actuator that selects a direction of rotation of an output shaft that is adapted to hold rotating tools for use. The ratchet actuator also serves as a ratcheting stop to permit a limited amount of ratcheting motion for manual tightening or loosening of a nut, bolt or the like. A lost-motion drive transmits power from a battery to the output shaft while permitting nearly two full circles of ratcheting rotation. An external pushbutton operates internal switches to connect a rechargeable battery in a desired direction, and also functions as an interlock to prevent reversal of the direction in which torque is applied while the pushbutton is engaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1990
    Assignee: Skil Corporation
    Inventors: John M. Lord, James S. Stanley, Louis J. Vassos
  • Patent number: D361481
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Assignee: Wen Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Spencer C. Rees, James S. Stanley
  • Patent number: D371616
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: Wen Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher H. Porth, James S. Stanley