Patents by Inventor Jeremy D. Ashinghurst
Jeremy D. Ashinghurst 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).
-
Publication number: 20230386310Abstract: A theft deterring system includes a power tool with a motor connectable to a power source, a switch connected to the motor, a controller controlling to the switch for controlling an amount of power provided to the motor, and a state circuit having a memory for storing a state value. The controller activates the switch to provide power to the motor when the state value stored in the memory equals a desired value. The system may also include a tag programmer for changing the stored value.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Daniele C. BROTTO, Nathan J. CRUISE, Jeremy D. ASHINGHURST, Jason K. LEH, Richard HAGGARTY, Michael J. STOLLER, Brice D. FARRELL, Regina Garcia C. CUNANAN, Raghavendra R. BYATNAL, Matthew J. VELDERMAN
-
Publication number: 20230350361Abstract: A battery pack is provided including a housing, rechargeable battery cells disposed in the housing, a terminal block for detachably coupling the battery pack to a power tool, and a wireless communication circuit configured to wirelessly receive a wireless signal from a computing device provided remotely from the housing. The battery pack is configured to enable or disable a supply of power via the terminal block to the power tool according to the wireless signal. A power tool may similarly be remotely enabled or disabled via the computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Jeremy D. ASHINGHURST, Daniele C. BROTTO, Jason F. BUSSCHAERT, Daniel PUZIO, Raghavendra R. BYATNAL
-
Patent number: 11763649Abstract: A theft deterring system includes a power tool with a motor connectable to a power source, a switch connected to the motor, a controller controlling to the switch for controlling an amount of power provided to the motor, and a state circuit having a memory for storing a state value. The controller activates the switch to provide power to the motor when the state value stored in the memory equals a desired value. The system may also include a tag programmer for changing the stored value.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Daniele C. Brotto, Nathan J. Cruise, Jeremy D. Ashinghurst, Jason K. Leh, Richard Haggarty, Michael J. Stoller, Brice D. Farrell, Regina Gracia C. Cunanan, Raghavendra R. Byatnal, Matthew J. Velderman
-
Publication number: 20230244193Abstract: A battery pack includes a housing, rechargeable battery cells disposed in the housing, a terminal block for detachably coupling the battery pack to a power tool, a controller, and a wireless communication circuit electrically coupled to the controller and configured to wirelessly receive information from an external device. The controller is configured to control a performance attribute of the battery pack according to the received information.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Jeremy D. ASHINGHURST, Daniele C. BROTTO, Jason F. BUSSCHAERT, Daniel PUZIO, Raghavendra R. BYATNAL
-
Publication number: 20230229122Abstract: A computing device including a display, a wireless communication circuit, and a processor. The device is configured to: wirelessly contact a set of power tools; display a listing of the power tools; wirelessly receive a user selection of a first power tool from the listing; receive at least one performance data associated with a performance of the first power tool; display attributes including the performance data and identity data of the first power tool in response to the user selection; receive a user modification input modifying the at least one performance data; and transmit instructions to the first power tool to modify the performance data in accordance with the user modification input. The computing device may implement this process with a set of battery packs or non-rotary devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Jeremy D. ASHINGHURST, Danilel C. BROTTO, Jason F. BUSSCHAERT, Daniel PUZIO, Raghavendra R. BYATNAL
-
Publication number: 20230195062Abstract: A method of programming a power tool includes: establishing a wireless communication link between a power tool and an external computing device having a processor; receiving on the external computing device and from the power tool a first profile associated with a working parameter for controlling an operation of the power tool; displaying, on a display of the external computing device, a graphical representation of the working parameter; receiving a user input at the external computing device to change the working parameter from the first profile to a second profile; transmitting the second profile from the external computing device to the power tool; and programming the power tool to adjust the working parameter in accordance with the second profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Jeremy D. ASHINGHURST, Daniele C. BROTTO, Jason F. BUSSCHAERT, Daniel PUZIO, Raghavendra R. BYATNAL
-
Publication number: 20230107795Abstract: A theft deterring system includes a power tool with a motor connectable to a power source, a switch connected to the motor, a controller controlling to the switch for controlling an amount of power provided to the motor, and a state circuit having a memory for storing a state value. The controller activates the switch to provide power to the motor when the state value stored in the memory equals a desired value. The system may also include a tag programmer for changing the stored value.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Daniele C. Brotto, Nathan J. Cruise, Jeremy D. Ashinghurst, Jason K. Leh, Richard Haggarty, Michael J. Stoller, Brice D. Farrell, Regina Gracia C. Cunanan, Raghavendra R. Byatnal, Matthew J. Velderman
-
Patent number: 11557187Abstract: A theft deterring system includes a power tool with a motor connectable to a power source, a switch connected to the motor, a controller controlling to the switch for controlling an amount of power provided to the motor, and a state circuit having a memory for storing a state value. The controller activates the switch to provide power to the motor when the state value stored in the memory equals a desired value. The system may also include a tag programmer for changing the stored value.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2020Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Daniele C. Brotto, Nathan J. Cruise, Jeremy D. Ashinghurst, Jason K. Leh, Richard Haggarty, Michael J. Stoller, Brice D. Farrell, Regina Gracia C. Cunanan, Raghavendra R. Byatnal, Matthew J. Velderman
-
Publication number: 20210041087Abstract: 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: October 29, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Crystal G. Young, Daniele C. Brotto, Geoffrey S. Howard, Michael J. Schaub, Jeremy D. Ashinghurst
-
Publication number: 20200342728Abstract: A theft deterring system includes a power tool with a motor connectable to a power source, a switch connected to the motor, a controller controlling to the switch for controlling an amount of power provided to the motor, and a state circuit having a memory for storing a state value. The controller activates the switch to provide power to the motor when the state value stored in the memory equals a desired value. The system may also include a tag programmer for changing the stored value.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Daniele C. Brotto, Nathan J. Cruise, Jeremy D. Ashinghurst, Jason K. Leh, Richard Haggarty, Michael J. Stoller, Brice D. Farrell, Regina Gracia C. Cunanan, Raghavendra R. Byatnal, Matthew J. Velderman
-
Publication number: 20200265283Abstract: A theft deterring system includes a power tool with a motor connectable to a power source, a switch connected to the motor, a controller controlling to the switch for controlling an amount of power provided to the motor, and a state circuit having a memory for storing a state value. The controller activates the switch to provide power to the motor when the state value stored in the memory equals a desired value. The system may also include a tag programmer for changing the stored value.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Daniele C. Brotto, Nathan J. Cruise, Jeremy D. Ashinghurst, Jason K. Leh, Richard Haggarty, Michael J. Stoller, Brice D. Farrell, Regina Gracia C. Cunanan, Raghavendra R. Byatnal, Matthew J. Velderman
-
Publication number: 20200059170Abstract: A theft deterring system includes a power tool with a motor connectable to a power source, a switch connected to the motor, a controller controlling to the switch for controlling an amount of power provided to the motor, and a state circuit having a memory for storing a state value. The controller activates the switch to provide power to the motor when the state value stored in the memory equals a desired value. The system may also include a tag programmer for changing the stored value.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Daniele C. Brotto, Nathan J. Cruise, Jeremy D. Ashinghurst, Jason K. Leh
-
Publication number: 20190178472Abstract: 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: February 14, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Crystal G. Young, Daniele C. Brotto, Geoffrey S. Howard, Michael J. Schaub, Jeremy D. Ashinghurst
-
Patent number: 10199856Abstract: A power tool system includes a power tool, a power tool battery pack and a battery pack charger. The power tool battery pack is separable from and attachable to the power tool, and electrically connectable to the power tool electrical terminals when attached to the power tool. The power tool battery pack has at least one battery cell, a receiver coil, and a control circuit for controlling the amount of power that is provided to the at least one battery cell. The battery pack charger has at least one transmitter coil for generating a magnetic field which induces a voltage in the receiver coil, and a control circuit for controlling the amount of power that is provided to the transmitter coil.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Jeremy D. Ashinghurst, Rouse Roby Bailey, Jason F. Busschaert, Scott J. Eshleman, Sankarshan Murthy, Christine H. Potter, Daniel Puzio, Craig A. Schell
-
Publication number: 20180241240Abstract: A power tool system includes a power tool, a power tool battery pack and a battery pack charger. The power tool battery pack is separable from and attachable to the power tool, and electrically connectable to the power tool electrical terminals when attached to the power tool. The power tool battery pack has at least one battery cell, a receiver coil, and a control circuit for controlling the amount of power that is provided to the at least one battery cell. The battery pack charger has at least, one transmitter coil for generating a magnetic field which induces a voltage in the receiver coil, and a control circuit for controlling the amount of power that is provided to the transmitter coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Jeremy D. Ashinghurst, Rouse Roby Bailey, JR., Jason F. Busschaert, Scott J. Eshleman, Sankarshan Murthy, Christine H. Potter, Daniel Puzio, Craig A. Schell
-
Publication number: 20180115183Abstract: A power tool system includes a power tool, a power tool battery pack and a battery pack charger. The power tool battery pack is separable from and attachable to the power tool, and electrically connectable to the power tool electrical terminals when attached to the power tool. The power tool battery pack has at least one battery cell, a receiver coil, and a control circuit for controlling the amount of power that is provided to the at least one battery cell. The battery pack charger has at least one transmitter coil for generating a magnetic field which induces a voltage in the receiver coil, and a control circuit for controlling the amount of power that is provided to the transmitter coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Jeremy D. Ashinghurst, Rouse Roby Bailey, Jason F. Busschaert, Scott J. Eshleman, Sankarshan Murthy, Christine H. Potter, Daniel Puzio, Craig A. Schell
-
Patent number: 9948128Abstract: A power tool system includes a power tool, a power tool battery pack and a battery pack charger. The power tool battery pack is separable from and attachable to the power tool, and electrically connectable to the power tool electrical terminals when attached to the power tool. The power tool battery pack has at least one battery cell, a receiver coil, and a control circuit for controlling the amount of power that is provided to the at least one battery cell. The battery pack charger has at least one transmitter coil for generating a magnetic field which induces a voltage in the receiver coil, and a control circuit for controlling the amount of power that is provided to the transmitter coil.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2015Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Jeremy D. Ashinghurst, Rouse Roby Bailey, Jr., Jason F. Busschaert, Scott J. Eshleman, Sankarshan Murthy, Christine H. Potter, Daniel Puzio, Craig A. Schell
-
Publication number: 20160079800Abstract: A power tool system includes a power tool, a power tool battery pack and a battery pack charger. The power tool battery pack is separable from and attachable to the power tool, and electrically connectable to the power tool electrical terminals when attached to the power tool. The power tool battery pack has at least one battery cell, a receiver coil, and a control circuit for controlling the amount of power that is provided to the at least one battery cell. The battery pack charger has at least one transmitter coil for generating a magnetic field which induces a voltage in the receiver coil, and a control circuit for controlling the amount of power that is provided to the transmitter coil.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Jeremy D. Ashinghurst, Rouse Roby Bailey, JR., Jason F. Busschaert, Scott J. Eshleman, Sankarshan Murthy, Christine H. Potter, Daniel Puzio, Craig A. Schell
-
Patent number: 9136729Abstract: A power tool system includes a power tool, a power tool battery pack and a battery pack charger. The power tool battery pack is separable from and attachable to the power tool, and electrically connectable to the power tool electrical terminals when attached to the power tool. The power tool battery pack has at least one battery cell, a receiver coil, and a control circuit for controlling the amount of power that is provided to the at least one battery cell. The battery pack charger has at least one transmitter coil for generating a magnetic field which induces a voltage in the receiver coil, and a control circuit for controlling the amount of power that is provided to the transmitter coil.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Jeremy D. Ashinghurst, Rouse Roby Bailey, Jr., Jason F. Busschaert, Scott J. Eshleman, Sankarshan Murthy, Christine H. Potter, Daniel Puzio, Craig A. Schell
-
Publication number: 20140107853Abstract: A system includes a power tool battery pack, a power tool, a portable power supply, a non-motorized sensing tool, and/or a power tool battery pack charger. A separate computing device, such as a smartphone, tablet or computer, communicates wirelessly with the power tool battery pack, the power tool, the portable power supply, the non-motorized sensing tool, and/or the power tool battery pack charger. The computing device monitors a data value representative of a condition of the power tool battery pack, the power tool, the portable power supply, the non-motorized sensing tool, and/or the power tool battery pack charger, and performs an action responsive to the monitored data value.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Jeremy D. Ashinghurst, Daniele C. Brotto, Jason F. Busschaert, Daniel Puzio, Raghavendra R. Byatnal