Patents by Inventor John DeCicco
John DeCicco 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: 10875211Abstract: An object detection system in a saw includes an electrically conductive plate positioned at a predetermined distance from the implement, a detection circuit comprising a transformer, and a single cable connecting first terminal and second terminals of the transformer. The single cable includes a first conductor electrically connected to the first terminal of the winding and to the electrically conductive plate, a second conductor electrically connected to the implement, and an electrical insulator positioned between the first conductor and the second conductor.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: John DeCicco, Eric Laliberte, Timothy Szweda, Brian Taylor, Dieter Volpert, Gary L. Voong
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Publication number: 20190255729Abstract: An object detection system in a saw includes an electrically conductive plate positioned at a predetermined distance from the implement, a detection circuit comprising a transformer, and a single cable connecting first terminal and second terminals of the transformer. The single cable includes a first conductor electrically connected to the first terminal of the winding and to the electrically conductive plate, a second conductor electrically connected to the implement, and an electrical insulator positioned between the first conductor and the second conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: John DeCicco, Eric Laliberte, Timothy Szweda, Brian Taylor, Dieter Volpert, Gary L. Voong
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Patent number: 10322522Abstract: An object detection system in a saw includes an electrically conductive plate positioned at a predetermined distance from the implement, a detection circuit comprising a transformer, and a single cable connecting first terminal and second terminals of the transformer. The single cable includes a first conductor electrically connected to the first terminal of the winding and to the electrically conductive plate, a second conductor electrically connected to the implement, and an electrical insulator positioned between the first conductor and the second conductor.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignees: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: John DeCicco, Eric Laliberte, Timothy Szweda, Brian Taylor, Dieter Volpert, Gary L. Voong
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Patent number: 10094545Abstract: A power tool includes a working element, a motor, a motor actuator, a housing, a light emitting element, a locking element, and a switch element positioned between the housing and the locking element. The housing supports the motor, the motor actuator, and the light emitting element and movably supports the locking element. The light emitting element illuminates a work area around the working element, and the motor drives the working element when actuated by the motor actuator. The locking element enables operation of the motor actuator when in an unlocked position and prevents operation of the motor actuator when in a locked position. When in the unlocked position, the locking element operates the switch element to activate the light emitting element.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2016Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignees: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Noel Francis, Brady Groth, Marco Laubach, John DeCicco
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Publication number: 20170016606Abstract: A power tool includes a working element, a motor, a motor actuator, a housing, a light emitting element, a locking element, and a switch element positioned between the housing and the locking element. The housing supports the motor, the motor actuator, and the light emitting element and movably supports the locking element. The light emitting element illuminates a work area around the working element, and the motor drives the working element when actuated by the motor actuator. The locking element enables operation of the motor actuator when in an unlocked position and prevents operation of the motor actuator when in a locked position. When in the unlocked position, the locking element operates the switch element to activate the light emitting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Noel Francis, Brady Groth, Marco Laubach, John DeCicco
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Publication number: 20160316502Abstract: A job site radio includes a wireless transceiver, such as a Bluetooth transceiver, that enables mobile electronic devices around the work site to stream digital music and other audio from the mobile electronic devices to the job site radio for playback. In one embodiment, the mobile electronic devices execute a software application to implement a remote control functionality for the job site radio. This increases the range typically associated with prior art infrared remote control devices, and enables workers to use a wide range of mobile electronic devices such as smartphones in conjunction with the job site radio instead of requiring a single-purpose remote control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2014Publication date: October 27, 2016Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: John DeCicco
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Patent number: 9458996Abstract: A power tool includes a working element, a motor, a motor actuator, a housing, a light emitting element, a locking element, and a switch element positioned between the housing and the locking element. The housing supports the motor, the motor actuator, and the light emitting element and movably supports the locking element. The light emitting element illuminates a work area around the working element, and the motor drives the working element when actuated by the motor actuator. The locking element enables operation of the motor actuator when in an unlocked position and prevents operation of the motor actuator when in a locked position. When in the unlocked position, the locking element operates the switch element to activate the light emitting element.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2013Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignees: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Noel Francis, Brady Groth, Marco Laubach, John DeCicco
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Publication number: 20160263768Abstract: An object detection system in a saw includes an electrically conductive plate positioned at a predetermined distance from the implement, a detection circuit comprising a transformer, and a single cable connecting first terminal and second terminals of the transformer. The single cable includes a first conductor electrically connected to the first terminal of the winding and to the electrically conductive plate, a second conductor electrically connected to the implement, and an electrical insulator positioned between the first conductor and the second conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: John DeCicco, Eric Laliberte, Timothy Szweda, Brian Taylor, Dieter Volpert, Gary L. Voong
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Patent number: 8985241Abstract: The present invention is an articulating hand power tool with a main housing having a longitudinal axis, a head portion rotatably engaged with the main housing for placement at a plurality of angles with respect to the longitudinal axis of the main housing, an integrated circuit board located within the main housing and at least one controller accessible from outside of the main housing for controlling the integrated circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: David Pozgay, Harald Krondorfer, John B. Freese, John DeCicco, Stephen C. Oberheim
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Publication number: 20140353191Abstract: A hand tool case includes at least one first inductive charge receiving area and at least one first adjustment unit which is provided for changing a position and/or a size of at least the first inductive charge receiving area.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2012Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: John DeCicco, Brett Huber
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Publication number: 20140160729Abstract: A power tool includes a working element, a motor, a motor actuator, a housing, a light emitting element, a locking element, and a switch element positioned between the housing and the locking element. The housing supports the motor, the motor actuator, and the light emitting element and movably supports the locking element. The light emitting element illuminates a work area around the working element, and the motor drives the working element when actuated by the motor actuator. The locking element enables operation of the motor actuator when in an unlocked position and prevents operation of the motor actuator when in a locked position. When in the unlocked position, the locking element operates the switch element to activate the light emitting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicants: Robert Bosch GmbH, Robert Bosch Tool CorporationInventors: Noel Francis, Brady Groth, Marco Laubach, John DeCicco
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Publication number: 20140048300Abstract: The present invention is an articulating hand power tool with a main housing having a longitudinal axis, a head portion rotatably engaged with the main housing for placement at a plurality of angles with respect to the longitudinal axis of the main housing, an integrated circuit board located within the main housing and at least one controller accessible from outside of the main housing for controlling the integrated circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicants: Robert Bosch GmbH, Robert Bosch Tool CorporationInventors: David Pozgay, Harald Krondorfer, John B. Freese, John DeCicco, Stephen C. Oberheim
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Patent number: 8631986Abstract: A fastening tool includes a drive assembly configured to drive a fastener from the fastening tool, a work contact element moveable between an extended position and a depressed position, a trigger moveable between a release position and a fire position, an electric power source, an electronic control unit configured to deliver electric power from the electric power source to the drive assembly, and a single electric switch connected to the electronic control unit and configured to indicate that the work contact element is in the depressed position and the trigger is in the fire position.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2009Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Eric E. Hlinka, Joseph S. Scaduto, John DeCicco, Chia Sheng Lang
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Patent number: 8561717Abstract: The present invention is an articulating hand power tool with a main housing having a longitudinal axis, a head portion rotatably engaged with the main housing for placement at a plurality of angles with respect to the longitudinal axis of the main housing, an integrated circuit board located within the main housing and at least one controller accessible from outside of the main housing for controlling the integrated circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2012Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: David Pozgay, Harald Krondorfer, John B. Freese, John DeCicco, Stephen C. Oberheim
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Patent number: 8322456Abstract: The present invention is an articulating hand power tool with a main housing having a longitudinal axis, a head portion rotatably engaged with the main housing for placement at a plurality of angles with respect to the longitudinal axis of the main housing, an integrated circuit board located within the main housing and at least one controller accessible from outside of the main housing for controlling the integrated circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: David Pozgay, Harald Krondorfer, John B. Freese, John DeCicco, Stephen C. Oberheim
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Patent number: 8199958Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise a battery charging jobsite audio unit that is particularly useful at construction and other jobsites are disclosed which provides important desirable features and functionality comprise a housing, at least one charger for charging a removable battery pack, an audio unit that includes a speaker system for providing substantially 360° sound, as well as subwoofer, a cord and plug for connecting the unit to a source of AC power, and circuitry for selectively applying power to the audio unit and the charger. The preferred and alternative embodiments also preferably have a unique protective frame structure that is connected to the housing of the unit.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Alan Weir, John DeCicco, Andrew Cho, Steven W. Cole, Jr., Amy Smith
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Patent number: 8162073Abstract: A device for impacting a fastener in one embodiment includes a drive mechanism configured to impact a fastener, a lever arm pivotable between a first position and a second position, and a motor including a plurality of permanent magnets mounted on a rotatable housing, the motor mounted on the lever arm such that when the lever arm is in the first position, the rotatable motor housing is isolated from the drive mechanism and when the lever arm is in the second position, the rotatable motor housing is positioned to transfer rotational energy to the drive mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Harald Krondorfer, John DeCicco, Eric Hlinka
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Patent number: 8136606Abstract: A device for impacting a fastener in one embodiment includes a frame, a motor mounted to the frame and including a drive shaft defining a drive shaft axis, a lever arm including a pivot axis parallel with the drive shaft axis, a flywheel rotatably mounted on the lever arm and operably connected to the motor for storing energy received from the motor, a drive mechanism for impacting a fastener, and a solenoid configured to pivot the lever arm between a first position wherein the flywheel is spaced apart from the drive mechanism and a second position wherein the flywheel can contact the drive mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2008Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Harald Krondorfer, Eric Hlinka, John DeCicco
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Publication number: 20110132959Abstract: A fastening tool includes a drive assembly configured to drive a fastener from the fastening tool, a work contact element moveable between an extended position and a depressed position, a trigger moveable between a release position and a fire position, an electric power source, an electronic control unit configured to deliver electric power from the electric power source to the drive assembly, and a single electric switch connected to the electronic control unit and configured to indicate that the work contact element is in the depressed position and the trigger is in the fire position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2009Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicants: CREDO TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, DE POAN PNEUMATIC CORP., ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Eric E. Hlinka, Joseph S. Scaduto, John DeCicco, Chia Sheng Liang
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Patent number: 7934566Abstract: A device for impacting a fastener in one embodiment includes a lever arm pivotable between a first position whereat a flywheel is spaced apart from a drive mechanism and a second position whereat the flywheel can contact the drive mechanism, a lever arm solenoid for pivoting the lever arm between the first position and the second position, a drive mechanism sensor for generating a position signal indicative of the position of the drive mechanism, a timer for generating a timing signal, a memory including program instructions, and a processor operably connected to the memory for executing the program instructions to (i) energize the solenoid to pivot the lever arm to the second position, (ii) de-energize the solenoid based upon the position signal, and (iii) de-energize the solenoid based upon the timing signal.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2008Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Eric Hlinka, John DeCicco