Abstract: A power tool control system includes a non-contact measurement and alignment device operative with the power tool and enabled to establish various readings, such as power tool settings. A graphical user interface communicatively coupled with the non-contact measurement and alignment device enables user control over and display of the readings from the non-contact measurement and alignment device. Related table saw assemblies are disclosed in which, for example, a bevel angle of a saw blade may be adjusted.

Abstract: A power tool control system includes a non-contact measurement and alignment device operative with the power tool and enabled to establish various readings, such as power tool settings. A graphical user interface communicatively coupled with the non-contact measurement and alignment device enables user control over and display of the readings from the non-contact measurement and alignment device.

Abstract: A graphical user interface communicatively coupled with a non-contact measurement and alignment device enables user control over and display of the readings from the non-contact measurement and alignment device. In operation with a power tool, the graphical user interface provides a user with selectable control over the power tool through the computation and display of multiple power tool settings.

Abstract: A powered fastening device includes a nosepiece having a first end and a second end, and defining a channel. A housing is coupled to the first end of the nosepiece, and a handle and a trigger are coupled to the housing. A fastener driving assembly is disposed at least partially within the housing. The nail driving assembly includes a driver blade which is driven into the channel from the housing through the first end to the second end of the nose, to drive a fastener out the second end of the nosepiece and into a workpiece. A fastener loading assembly is connected with the nosepiece, and is configured to provide the fastener to the channel of the nosepiece. A sensor assembly is coupled to at least one of the nosepiece and the housing, and includes a probe for engaging the workpiece. The probe is configured to determine a measure of a structural factor of the workpiece for use in determining an operational setting of the fastening device.

Abstract: A gauge for connecting with a power tool and providing a system for determining structural factors of a workpiece to be operated upon by the power tool is provided by the present invention. The gauge including a probe connected with a sensor via a spring, wherein contact by the probe with the workpiece allows a reading by the sensor which may be utilized to determine the proper operational settings of the power tool based on the determined structural factors of the workpiece.

Abstract: A level includes a laser source for establishing one or more visually identifiable measurement and reading in a work environment or in combination with the use of a power tool. A power tool control system includes a non-contact measurement and alignment device operative with the power tool and enabled to establish various readings, such as power tool settings. A graphical user interface communicatively coupled with the level and/or the non-contact measurement and alignment device enables user control over and display of the readings from the level and/or the non-contact measurement and alignment device.

Abstract: A pressure washer is provided including the capability of interchangeably connecting a plurality of cartridges containing various additives for the application of the additives within a high pressure water stream. The pressure washer includes a gun which includes a cartridge receiver capable of connecting, one at a time, the plurality of cartridges and allowing for the additive to be included within the high pressure water stream.

Abstract: A gauge for connecting with a power tool and providing a system for determining structural factors of a workpiece to be operated upon by the power tool is provided by the present invention. The gauge including a probe connected with a sensor via a spring, wherein contact by the probe with the workpiece allows a reading by the sensor which may be utilized to determine the proper operational settings of the power tool based on the determined structural factors of the workpiece.

Abstract: A power tool control system includes a non-contact measurement and alignment device operative with the power tool and enabled to establish various readings, such as power tool settings. A graphical user interface communicatively coupled with the non-contact measurement and alignment device enables user control over and display of the readings from the non-contact measurement and alignment device.

Abstract: A battery charger includes a carrying case housing, a docking station at least partially contained by the housing, and a fuel cell system at least partially contained by and electrically coupled with the docking station. The carrying case housing is configured for transporting a cordless tool and includes a handle member for transporting the housing. The docking station is configured for physically and electrically coupling a removable battery. The fuel cell system produces and provides electrical energy for charging a removable battery coupled with the docking station.

Abstract: A graphical user interface communicatively coupled with a non-contact measurement and alignment device enables user control over and display of the readings from the non-contact measurement and alignment device. In operation with a power tool, the graphical user interface provides a user with selectable control over the power tool through the computation and display of multiple power tool settings.

Abstract: A power tool control system includes a non-contact measurement and alignment device operative with the power tool and enabled to establish various readings, such as power tool settings. A graphical user interface communicatively coupled with the non-contact measurement and alignment device enables user control over and display of the readings from the non-contact measurement and alignment device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a riving knife assembly for use with a saw assembly, such as a table saw. The riving knife assembly is enabled with a riving knife blade having a first end for extending above a planar work surface established by the saw assembly and a second end for connecting the riving knife with the saw assembly. The second end of the riving knife blade includes a riving engagement mechanism which enables the riving knife blade to connect with a saw coupling mechanism in a manner which may promote the riving knife blade to be more quickly and easily inserted into and/or removed from an operational stance with the saw assembly.

Abstract: A power tool control system allows a user to operate a power tool through a graphical user interface communicatively coupled with a non-contact measurement and alignment device. The graphical user interface correlates user engageable selectors with a logically related menu of power tool setting options displayed on a display screen in a high quality and easily readable format. The non-contact measurement and alignment device uses one or more lasers to determine power tool settings and establish proper alignment based on user needs. The power tool control system further enables stud detection and visual indication of stud location.

Abstract: A table saw allows a user to operate the table saw through a graphical user interface communicatively coupled with a non-contact measurement and alignment device. The graphical user interface correlates user engageable selectors with a logically related menu of table saw setting options displayed on a display screen in a high quality and easily readable format. The non-contact measurement and alignment device uses one or more lasers to determine table saw settings and establish proper alignment based on user needs.

Abstract: A modular assisted visualization system includes an image manipulation module in communication with a work piece manipulation device, a camera module and at least one remote image manipulation module. The camera module, which is coupled to the work piece manipulation device and includes a camera lens and a light, provides a visual image of a work area of the work piece manipulation device. The visual image provided is displayed on the image manipulation module. The image manipulation module lays down at least one of a grid and a cut line on a work piece, by using the camera lens. The grid or cut line is established by data received by the image manipulation module from an operator. The work piece manipulation device, controlled by the image manipulation module, is engaged upon the grid or cut line established on the work piece.