Patents by Inventor Jesse J. Jerabek

Jesse J. Jerabek 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: 11958180
    Abstract: A rotary tool assembly includes a main body, a motor disposed in the main body, and a power source coupled to the main body. The power source being configured to provide electrical power to the motor. A rotary tool attached to the main body. The rotary tool configured to be actuated by the motor. A first bit storage area disposed on the main body. The first bit storage area being configured to receive a first bit. A second bit storage area disposed on the main body. The second bit storage area being configured to receive a second bit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GP
    Inventors: Benjamin A Gaddis, Jesse J. Jerabek, Jacob F. Creasman, Clinton C. Thackery, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, William C. Buck, Eric K. Frazier
  • Publication number: 20240083007
    Abstract: A sander includes a housing defining a front end and a rear end relative to a direction of travel of the sander on a work surface, an actuator, and a battery platform. The housing supports a motor and has a grip disposed over the motor adjacent the front end and a handle positioned at or adjacent the rear end. The housing further supports a belt drive assembly configured to rotatably support a belt and having a belt plate extending a long a first plane. The actuator is supported by the handle. The battery platform is at least partially supported by and located above the handle. The battery platform defines a battery pack receptacle configured to support a battery pack. The battery platform is oriented along a second plane orientated at an acute angle relative to the first plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas S. Norton, Jesse J. Jerabek, Kenneth M. Brazell, Garrett Long, Jacob S. Watrous, Mason A. Matlock, Isiah Daniel Smith
  • Publication number: 20230311291
    Abstract: A rotary tool assembly includes a rotary tool having a body with a working end and a rear end, a motor disposed within the body, and a drive shaft rotatably driven by the motor. A base of the rotary tool assembly includes a battery receptacle configured to receive a battery pack and a stand for supporting the rotary tool when the rotary tool is not in use. The stand includes two arms defining a tool receptacle therebetween in which the rotary tool is supported. A power cord extends between the base and the rotary tool to transfer electric power from the base to the rotary tool to selectively power the motor. The battery pack is received in the battery receptacle for form a foot of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: James W. Jenkins, Jesse J. Jerabek, David Bayless, I. Daniel Smith, Brent N. Gregorich, Ashley Poteet, Yun Biao BAI, De Xiang JIN, Yan Jun ZHANG
  • Patent number: 11772224
    Abstract: A power tool includes a housing having a motor housing portion and a handle portion coupled thereto, an arbor supported by the housing, a working element attachable to the arbor for movement therewith, a motor positioned within the motor housing portion and configured to drive the arbor, a first lighting element positioned proximate an end of the handle portion, and a second lighting element positioned on the motor housing portion. The first lighting element is configured to illuminate a workpiece behind the working element and the second lighting element is configured to illuminate the workpiece in front of the working element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP
    Inventors: Ronald C. McCurry, Adam Gathers, Kyle B. Yeomans, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, Brandon L. Hicks, Jesse J. Jerabek, Nicholas S. Norton
  • Patent number: 11691259
    Abstract: A rotary tool assembly including a rotary tool having a body with a working end and a rear end, a motor disposed within the body, and a drive shaft rotatably driven by the motor. A base includes a battery receptacle configured to receive a battery pack. A power cord extends between the base and the rotary tool to transfer electric power from the base to the rotary tool to selectively power the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GP
    Inventors: James W. Jenkins, Jesse J. Jerabek, David Bayless, I. Daniel Smith, Brent N. Gregorich, Ashley Poteet, Yun Biao Bai, De Xiang Jin, Yan Jun Zhang
  • Publication number: 20220193856
    Abstract: A power tool includes a housing having a motor housing portion and a handle portion coupled thereto, an arbor supported by the housing, a working element attachable to the arbor for movement therewith, a motor positioned within the motor housing portion and configured to drive the arbor, a first lighting element positioned proximate an end of the handle portion, and a second lighting element positioned on the motor housing portion. The first lighting element is configured to illuminate a workpiece behind the working element and the second lighting element is configured to illuminate the workpiece in front of the working element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Ronald C. McCurry, Adam Gathers, Kyle B. Yeomans, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, Brandon L. Hicks, Jesse J. Jerabek, Nicholas S. Norton
  • Patent number: 11298793
    Abstract: A compact multi-material cut-off tool includes a housing, and an arbor rotatably supported by the housing upon which a cutting disk is attachable for co-rotation therewith. A motor is coupled to the arbor to provide torque thereto. A controller is operable to selectively drive the motor in a first rotational direction and an opposite, second rotational direction. A first lighting element is coupled to a first portion of the housing, and a second lighting element is coupled to a second portion of the housing. One of the first lighting element and the second lighting element is configured to be activated by the controller in response to the motor being driven in the first rotational direction. The other of the first lighting element and the second lighting element is configured to be activated by the controller in response to the motor being driven in the second rotational direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP
    Inventors: Ronald C. McCurry, Adam Gathers, Kyle B. Yeomans, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, Brandon L. Hicks, Jesse J. Jerabek, Nicholas S. Norton
  • Publication number: 20210354280
    Abstract: A rotary tool assembly including a rotary tool having a body with a working end and a rear end, a motor disposed within the body, and a drive shaft rotatably driven by the motor. A base includes a battery receptacle configured to receive a battery pack. A power cord extends between the base and the rotary tool to transfer electric power from the base to the rotary tool to selectively power the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: James W. Jenkins, Jesse J. Jerabek, David Bayless, I. Daniel Smith, Brent N. Gregorich, Ashley Poteet, Yun Biao BAI, De Xiang JIN, Yan Jun ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20210331284
    Abstract: A compact multi-material cut-off tool includes a housing, and an arbor rotatably supported by the housing upon which a cutting disk is attachable for co-rotation therewith. A motor is coupled to the arbor to provide torque thereto. A controller is operable to selectively drive the motor in a first rotational direction and an opposite, second rotational direction. A first lighting element is coupled to a first portion of the housing, and a second lighting element is coupled to a second portion of the housing. One of the first lighting element and the second lighting element is configured to be activated by the controller in response to the motor being driven in the first rotational direction. The other of the first lighting element and the second lighting element is configured to be activated by the controller in response to the motor being driven in the second rotational direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Ronald C. McCurry, Adam Gathers, Kyle B. Yeomans, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, Brandon L. Hicks, Jesse J. Jerabek, Nicholas S. Norton
  • Patent number: 11027392
    Abstract: A compact multi-material cut-off tool includes a housing, and an arbor rotatably supported by the housing upon which a cutting disk is attachable for co-rotation therewith. A motor is coupled to the arbor to provide torque thereto. A controller is operable to selectively drive the motor in a first rotational direction and an opposite, second rotational direction. A first lighting element is coupled to a first portion of the housing, and a second lighting element is coupled to a second portion of the housing. One of the first lighting element and the second lighting element is configured to be activated by the controller in response to the motor being driven in the first rotational direction. The other of the first lighting element and the second lighting element is configured to be activated by the controller in response to the motor being driven in the second rotational direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP
    Inventors: Ronald C. McCurry, Adam Gathers, Kyle B. Yeomans, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, Brandon L. Hicks, Jesse J. Jerabek, Nicholas S. Norton
  • Publication number: 20200368892
    Abstract: A rotary tool assembly includes a main body, a motor disposed in the main body, and a power source coupled to the main body. The power source being configured to provide electrical power to the motor. A rotary tool attached to the main body. The rotary tool configured to be actuated by the motor. A first bit storage area disposed on the main body. The first bit storage area being configured to receive a first bit. A second bit storage area disposed on the main body. The second bit storage area being configured to receive a second bit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Gaddis, Jesse J. Jerabek, Jacob F. Creasman, Clinton C. Thackery, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, William C. Buck, Eric K. Frazier
  • Patent number: 10837451
    Abstract: An inflator tool includes a handle portion extending between a battery receiving portion and a tool head portion. The handle portion defines a longitudinal axis. The tool head portion includes an air inlet, a compression chamber, and an air outlet. A motor is at least partially supported within the handle portion and includes an output shaft. The air inlet defines an inlet axis, and the air outlet defines an outlet axis. The longitudinal axis is disposed at an oblique angle relative to each of the inlet axis and the outlet axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: TTI (MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE) LIMITED
    Inventors: Svetlana Yakubova, Jesse J. Jerabek, Ryan Altenburger
  • Publication number: 20180257261
    Abstract: A tile saw includes a frame supporting a saw, a table, and pan. The pan includes an inside bottom surface and an outer wall defined by a first end wall, a second end wall spaced away from the first end wall, and first and second side walls extending between the first end wall and the second end wall. A connection assembly couples the frame to the pan, and includes a first engagement member disposed on the first end wall, and second and third engagement members disposed on the second end wall. A stand includes a plurality of legs that support the pan. A transport assembly transports the pan, the table, and the frame separately from the stand. The transport assembly includes wheels coupled to one of the first end wall or second end wall, and a handle coupled to the other of the first end wall or second end wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Alek Ipatenco, Michael Hart, C. Scott Tennant, Kenneth Brazell, Jesse J. Jerabek, Taku Ohi
  • Publication number: 20180203473
    Abstract: A liquid level maintainer for controlling a liquid level in a reservoir. The liquid level maintainer includes an inlet configured to be coupled to a source of pressurized fluid, an opening configured to receive liquid from the reservoir, a first outlet, and a second outlet. A first flow path is defined between the inlet and the first outlet, and a second flow path is defined between the inlet and the second outlet. A constriction is disposed in the second flow path, the constriction configured to provide a pressure differential in the second flow path for drawing the liquid from the opening towards the constriction. A third flow path is defined between the opening and the constriction. A valve is disposed in at least one of the first or second flow paths and configured to selectively open and close the at least one of the first or second flow paths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Parke Pleasants, Jesse J. Jerabek
  • Publication number: 20180187687
    Abstract: An inflator tool includes a handle portion extending between a battery receiving portion and a tool head portion. The handle portion defines a longitudinal axis. The tool head portion includes an air inlet, a compression chamber, and an air outlet. A motor is at least partially supported within the handle portion and includes an output shaft. The air inlet defines an inlet axis, and the air outlet defines an outlet axis. The longitudinal axis is disposed at an oblique angle relative to each of the inlet axis and the outlet axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Svetlana Yakubova, Jesse J. Jerabek, Ryan Altenburger
  • Publication number: 20140261367
    Abstract: A tile saw for cutting a workpiece includes a frame having a guide that extends from a first end to a second end. A first engagement member and second engagement member are coupled to the frame and disposed adjacent the first end, and a third engagement member is disposed adjacent the third end. A saw is coupled to the frame and is operable to rotate a cutting blade about an axis and a table is operable to support the workpiece. A pan is positioned to support the frame and contain a quantity of coolant. A fourth engagement member is coupled to the third engagement member and a first latch is selectively coupled to the first engagement member. A second latch is selectively coupled to the second engagement member. The first and second latch and the fourth engagement member cooperate to restrict movement of the frame with respect to the pan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: TECHTRONIC POWER TOOLS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Alek Ipatenco, Michael Hart, C. Scott Tennant, Kenneth Brazell, Jesse J. Jerabek, Taku Ohi
  • Patent number: D678027
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: Jesse J. Jerabek, Hans E. Nutz
  • Patent number: D680400
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: Jesse J. Jerabek, Hans E. Nutz
  • Patent number: D983635
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GP
    Inventors: Jesse J. Jerabek, Nicholas S. Norton, Kenneth M. Brazell, Daniel Hounsell
  • Patent number: D1004236
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GP
    Inventors: Neil Wright, Robert Patterson, Jesse J. Jerabek, I. Daniel Smith, Mason Matlock, Gabriel J. Sandoval, Jason Lambert, Ryan Altenburger, Justin Meyer