Abstract: A battery powered fan assembly includes a fan housing that at least partially defines an airflow chamber, a plurality of fan blades positioned within the airflow chamber, a motor operable to rotate the plurality of fan blades, a battery receptacle configured to receive a removably battery pack to power the motor, and a base assembly configured to be placed on a support surface. The base assembly includes a first frame segment coupled to the fan housing, a second frame segment pivotally coupled to the first frame segment, and a third frame segment pivotally coupled to the second frame segment. The base assembly is configured to be collapsed into a storage configuration in which each of the first, second, and third frame segments are folded onto each other and expanded to a first deployed configuration in which the fan housing is elevated above the support surface by a first height.

Abstract: A battery powered fan assembly includes a fan housing that at least partially defines an airflow chamber, a plurality of fan blades positioned within the airflow chamber, a motor operable to rotate the plurality of fan blades, a battery receptacle configured to receive a removably battery pack to power the motor, and a base assembly configured to be placed on a support surface. The base assembly includes a first frame segment coupled to the fan housing, a second frame segment pivotally coupled to the first frame segment, and a third frame segment pivotally coupled to the second frame segment. The base assembly is configured to be collapsed into a storage configuration in which each of the first, second, and third frame segments are folded onto each other and expanded to a first deployed configuration in which the fan housing is elevated above the support surface by a first height.

Abstract: A stand-alone motor unit including a flange coupled to a housing on a first side thereof and configured to couple the motor unit to a piece of power equipment. Apertures through the flange define a first fastener pattern that matches an identical, second fastener pattern defined in the piece of power equipment. An electric motor within the housing includes a stator and a rotor supported for rotation relative to the stator. A power take-off shaft receives torque from the rotor, protrudes from one of the flange or a second side of the housing adjacent the first side, and is configured to transfer torque to the piece of power equipment. A battery receptacle is coupled to the housing and includes a second terminal electrically connected to the controller and engageable with a first terminal of a battery pack to transfer current between the battery pack and the motor.

Abstract: A walk-behind blower includes a frame, one or more movable elements, a housing, and a fan assembly. The one or more movable elements are mounted to the frame to movably support the frame. The housing is supported on the frame. The housing defines an airflow conduit extending therethrough between a first end and a second end. At least a portion of the housing is movable relative to the frame to selectively redirect an airflow from the airflow conduit. The fan assembly is disposed between the first end and the second end to motivate the airflow through the airflow conduit.

Abstract: A site light including a body, a handle assembly coupled to the body and including one or more handle portions, an arm having a first end fixedly coupled to the body and a second end opposite the first end to define an arm length therebetween, where the second end of the arm is movable relative to the body to adjust the arm length. The site light also includes a light assembly coupled to and movable together with the second end of the arm relative to the body where the arm defines an arm axis, and where the handle assembly surrounds the arm axis.

Abstract: A power tool having a power tool housing, a motor, a tool moved relative to the housing by the motor, a fan rotated by the motor such that a fluid flow with debris generated by tool is moved into the fluid inlet by the fan and through the discharge outlet, and a filter that is removably attached to the power tool housing. The power tool housing includes a fluid inlet and a discharge outlet. The filter includes a filter media for separating the debris from the flow of fluid. The filter media defines a collection container for storing the debris. The filter also includes an opening through which the flow of fluid with the debris enters the collection container, and a valve that is moveable between a closed position, in which the opening is closed, and an open position, in which the opening is open. The valve includes a duckbill check valve.

Abstract: A powered fastener driver for driving fasteners into a workpiece, the powered fastener driver including: a housing; a nosepiece supported by the housing; a motor supported by the housing opposite the nosepiece; a cylinder supported by the housing; a drive piston positioned within the cylinder; a drive blade attached to the drive piston and movable therewith to drive a fastener into the workpiece; a lifter mechanism supported by the housing and operable to return the drive piston and the drive blade toward a top-dead-center position within the cylinder; and a transmission rotatably coupled to the motor and having a transmission output shaft extending alongside the cylinder and configured to drive the lifter mechanism.

Abstract: A transportable machine includes an elongated frame having a top end and a bottom end, a handle disposed on the top end of the frame, a base disposed on the bottom end of the frame, a wheel disposed on the bottom end of the frame, a track coupled to the frame, the track including a roller and an endless belt configured to rotate about the roller, a motor coupled to the roller and operable to drive the endless belt, a power supply providing power to the motor, and a controller coupled to the power supply and the motor. The controller is configured to monitor the power supply, determine when the power supply is insufficient to climb a set of stairs, and in response to determining that the power supply is insufficient to climb the set of stairs, send a signal to alert a user, to shutoff the motor, or both.

Abstract: A powered fastener driver includes a driver unit, a handle unit, and a handle extension. The handle unit is selectively and removably attachable to the driver unit. The handle extension has a first end and a second end, the handle extension being selectively and removably attachable to the driver unit at the first end, and being selectively and removably attachable to the handle unit at the second end. The powered fastener driver is adjustable between a first configuration in which the handle unit is directly attached to the driver unit, and a second configuration in which the driver unit is attached to the handle extension at the first end, and the handle unit is attached to the handle extension at the second end.

Abstract: A wireless hoist system including a first hoist device having a first motor and a first wireless transceiver and a second hoist device having a second motor and a second wireless transceiver. The wireless hoist system includes a controller in wireless communication with the first wireless transceiver and the second wireless. The controller is configured to receive a user input and determine a first operation parameter and a second operation parameter based on the user input. The controller is also configured to provide, wirelessly, a first control signal indicative of the first operation parameter to the first hoist device and provide, wirelessly, a second control signal indicative of the second operation parameter to the second hoist device. The first hoist device operates based on the first control signal and the second hoist device operates based on the second control signal.

Abstract: A site light including a body, a handle assembly coupled to the body and including one or more handle portions, an arm having a first end fixedly coupled to the body and a second end opposite the first end to define an arm length therebetween, where the second end of the arm is movable relative to the body to adjust the arm length. The site light also includes a light assembly coupled to and movable together with the second end of the arm relative to the body where the arm defines an arm axis, and where the handle assembly surrounds the arm axis.

Abstract: A wireless hoist system including a first hoist device having a first motor and a first wireless transceiver and a second hoist device having a second motor and a second wireless transceiver. The wireless hoist system includes a controller in wireless communication with the first wireless transceiver and the second wireless. The controller is configured to receive a user input and determine a first operation parameter and a second operation parameter based on the user input. The controller is also configured to provide, wirelessly, a first control signal indicative of the first operation parameter to the first hoist device and provide, wirelessly, a second control signal indicative of the second operation parameter to the second hoist device. The first hoist device operates based on the first control signal and the second hoist device operates based on the second control signal.

Abstract: A gas spring-powered fastener driver includes a cylinder, a moveable piston positioned within the cylinder, a driver blade attached to the piston and movable therewith between a ready position and a driven position, a lifter to move the driver blade from the driven position to the ready position, and a transmission including an output shaft operatively coupled to the lifter to provide torque to the lifter. The fastener driver also includes an input to provide torque to the transmission and a clutch positioned downstream of the input and operably coupled to the output shaft to limit an amount of torque transferred to the output shaft and the lifter. In response to an application of a reaction torque to the output shaft above a predetermined threshold, torque from the input is diverted from the output shaft via the clutch.

Abstract: A transportable machine including an elongated frame having a top end and a bottom end, a handle disposed on the top end of the frame, a base disposed on the bottom end of the frame, where the base and the frame together define a space configured to receive and support a load, and a wheel disposed on the bottom end of the frame. A track is coupled to the frame, where the track includes a roller and an endless belt configured to rotate about the roller. A motor is coupled to the roller, where the motor is operable to drive the endless belt, and a power supply provides power to the motor.

Abstract: A device configured to lift and transport a pipe at a worksite includes a base, a mast coupled to the base, a carriage coupled to the mast, a positioning assembly having a cable that is attachable to the pipe for lifting the pipe from a surface of the worksite to the carriage, upon which the pipe is thereafter supportable, and a lifting assembly configured to move the mast and the carriage to a desired elevation relative to the base to further lift the pipe from the worksite surface.

Abstract: A battery powered box-type fan assembly includes a fan housing that at least partially defines an airflow chamber, a plurality of fan blades positioned within the airflow chamber, a motor operable to rotate the plurality of fan blades, a battery receptacle positioned on the fan housing, the battery receptacle configured to receive a removable battery pack to power the motor, and a base coupled to the fan housing and configured to be placed on a support surface. The base elevates the fan housing above the support surface and is operable to support the fan housing in multiple configurations. The base also includes a stand pivotable relative to the fan housing between a collapsed position, in which the stand is flipped up toward the fan housing, and a deployed position, in which the stand extends away from the fan housing and is configured to contact the support surface.

Abstract: A zero-gravity hoist system including a chain fall, a motor coupled to the chain fall and configured to drive the chain fall in one or more directions, a power supply configured to provide power to the motor, and a controller having one or more electronic processors. The one or more electronic processors are configured to measure a first force of a load in response to receiving an input, store the measured first force in a memory of the controller, measure a second force of the load, determine a difference between the second measured force and the first measured force, and adjust a height of the load based on determining that the second force differs from the first force by a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A stand-alone motor unit for use with a piece of power equipment includes a housing and a flange coupled to the housing on a first side thereof. A plurality of apertures through the flange defines a first bolt pattern that matches an identical, second bolt pattern defined in the piece of power equipment. An electric motor has a power output of at least about 2760 W. The motor includes a stator having a nominal outer diameter of up to about 80 mm and a rotor supported for rotation within the stator. A power take-off shaft receives torque from the rotor and protrudes from one of the flange or a second side of the housing. A controller is positioned within the housing and electrically connected to the motor. A battery pack for powering the motor has battery cells having a nominal voltage of up to about 80 V.

Abstract: A housing for a handheld vacuum cleaner includes a suction opening, a cyclone chamber, and a helical passage. The suction opening is defined in the housing. The cyclone chamber is in fluid communication with the suction opening. The helical passage includes a first end, a second end, and at least one sidewall. The first end is in fluid communication with the suction opening. The second end is in fluid communication with the cyclone chamber. The at least one sidewall extends between the first end and the second end. The at least one sidewall separates the helical passage from the cyclone chamber.

Abstract: A driver may include a cylinder. A driver may include a moveable piston positioned within the cylinder. A driver may include a driver blade attached to the piston and moveable therewith along a driving axis between a ready position and a driven position. A driver may include a lifter configured to move the driver blade from the driven position to the ready position. A driver may include a housing including a handle portion configured to be grasped by a user to maneuver the gas spring-powered fastener driver, and a cylinder support portion within which the cylinder is at least partially positioned. A driver may include a fill valve in fluid communication with the cylinder, wherein the fill valve is configured to fill the cylinder with compressed gas from a source of compressed gas, and wherein the fill valve extends from the cylinder and into the housing.