Patents by Inventor Kerwin Braddock

Kerwin Braddock 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: 11064844
    Abstract: There is described an automated liquid management system for a liquid container such as a bathtub. The system comprises a faucet or a shower head, a drain closure, a level sensor and a controller operatively coupled to thereto. The controller operates the faucet or a shower head, the drain closure and the level sensor to monitor and control the level of liquid in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: MAAX BATH INC.
    Inventors: Charles Kerwin Braddock, Thomas Stuart Debaugh, Ashley Imsand
  • Patent number: 10774510
    Abstract: An overflow system for determining a level of a liquid to be contained in a container, which comprises a body extending along a longitudinal axis, the body being insertable within the container; and a level sensor unit secured to the body for detecting the level of the liquid along the longitudinal axis of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: MAAX BATH INC.
    Inventors: Charles Kerwin Braddock, Thomas Stuart Debaugh, Ashley Imsand
  • Patent number: 10385555
    Abstract: An automated liquid delivery system comprising: a housing defining an internal chamber, the housing comprising at least one delivery hole; a flow control valve inserted into the internal chamber and connectable to a source of liquid, the flow control valve for controlling a flow of liquid coming from the source of liquid; at least one pipe inserted into the internal chamber and connected to the flow control valve for delivering the liquid coming from the flow control valve through the delivery hole of the housing; a controller inserted into the internal chamber for controlling the flow control valve, the flow control valve and the controller being powerable by a battery insertable into the housing; and a cover securable to the housing for enclosing the flow control valve, the pipe, the controller and the battery therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: MAAX BATH INC.
    Inventors: Charles Kerwin Braddock, Thomas Stuart Debaugh
  • Publication number: 20190104890
    Abstract: There is described an automated liquid management system for a liquid container such as a bathtub. The system comprises a faucet or a shower head, a drain closure, a level sensor and a controller operatively coupled to thereto. The controller operates the faucet or a shower head, the drain closure and the level sensor to monitor and control the level of liquid in the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: MAAX BATH INC.
    Inventors: Charles Kerwin BRADDOCK, Thomas Stuart DEBAUGH, Ashley IMSAND
  • Patent number: 10227761
    Abstract: A system comprising: a drain fitting securable to a container for containing a liquid and an evacuation drain; and a closure member comprising: a casing; a motion device for moving the casing relative between an open position in which the casing is away from the drain fitting to allow the liquid from flowing from the container into the evacuation drain and a closed position in which the casing abuts against the drain fitting to prevent the liquid from flowing from the container into the evacuation drain; an electrical motor received in the casing for activating the motion device; a communication unit received in the casing for at least receiving a command indicative of one of an opening of the electronic drain closure system and a closure of the electronic drain closure system; and a controller for activating the electrical motor in accordance with the command received by the communication unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: MAAX BATH INC.
    Inventors: Charles Kerwin Braddock, Thomas Stuart Debaugh
  • Publication number: 20170350106
    Abstract: A system comprising: a drain fitting securable to a container for containing a liquid and an evacuation drain; and a closure member comprising: a casing; a motion device for moving the casing relative between an open position in which the casing is away from the drain fitting to allow the liquid from flowing from the container into the evacuation drain and a closed position in which the casing abuts against the drain fitting to prevent the liquid from flowing from the container into the evacuation drain; an electrical motor received in the casing for activating the motion device; a communication unit received in the casing for at least receiving a command indicative of one of an opening of the electronic drain closure system and a closure of the electronic drain closure system; and a controller for activating the electrical motor in accordance with the command received by the communication unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: MAAX BATH INC.
    Inventors: Charles Kerwin BRADDOCK, Thomas Stuart DEBAUGH
  • Publication number: 20170350105
    Abstract: An automated liquid delivery system comprising: a housing defining an internal chamber, the housing comprising at least one delivery hole; a flow control valve inserted into the internal chamber and connectable to a source of liquid, the flow control valve for controlling a flow of liquid coming from the source of liquid; at least one pipe inserted into the internal chamber and connected to the flow control valve for delivering the liquid coming from the flow control valve through the delivery hole of the housing; a controller inserted into the internal chamber for controlling the flow control valve, the flow control valve and the controller being powerable by a battery insertable into the housing; and a cover securable to the housing for enclosing the flow control valve, the pipe, the controller and the battery therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Charles Kerwin BRADDOCK, Thomas Stuart DEBAUGH
  • Publication number: 20170350107
    Abstract: There is described an apparatus for determining a level of a liquid to be contained in a container, comprising: a body extending along a longitudinal axis, the body being insertable within the container; and a level sensor unit secured to the body for detecting the level of the liquid along the longitudinal axis of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: MAAX BATH INC.
    Inventors: Charles Kerwin BRADDOCK, Thomas Stuart DEBAUGH, Ashley IMSAND
  • Publication number: 20170348481
    Abstract: There is described a method for controlling a liquid delivery system adapted to deliver a liquid in a container, comprising: receiving a desired temperature for a liquid to be delivered and a desired level of liquid within the container; adjusting a mixing valve connected to a source of hot liquid and a source of cold liquid to obtain the desired temperature; operating a flow control valve for delivering the liquid having the desired temperature and closing a drain closure system of the container and closing a drain closure device; monitoring a level of the liquid within the container; and closing the flow control valve when the monitored level of liquid substantially corresponds to the desired level of liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: MAAX BATH INC.
    Inventors: Charles Kerwin BRADDOCK, Thomas Stuart DEBAUGH
  • Patent number: 8931676
    Abstract: A fastening tool can include a housing comprising a nosepiece and a handle. The handle can define a first longitudinal axis. A magazine can be connected to the housing for storing a fastener. The magazine can define a second longitudinal axis that is substantially parallel to the first longitudinal axis and a fastener channel for receiving a fastener. The magazine can be movable relative to the housing between an alignment position wherein the distal tip of the fastener engages a workpiece and an activation position wherein the magazine moves toward the housing upon movement of the handle toward the workpiece. A driving mechanism can be disposed within the housing for driving the fastener into a workpiece. A trigger assembly can be coupled to the housing for activating the driving mechanism upon actuation of a primary trigger and movement of the magazine into the activation position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: C. Kerwin Braddock
  • Patent number: 8439124
    Abstract: A pneumatic power tool with a housing assembly, a pneumatic motor assembly, an output member, and a trigger assembly. The housing assembly has a body, a cap member and a gasket assembly. The body defines a motor cavity and an inlet manifold. The cap member defines an air inlet port. The gasket has a first portion being a band formed of a compressible material and a second portion formed of a porous material. The band of the first portion is sealingly abutted against the body and cap member. The pneumatic motor assembly is received in the motor cavity defined by the body. The output member is driven by the pneumatic motor assembly. The trigger assembly is coupled to the housing assembly and is operable for selectively operating the pneumatic motor assembly. Pressurized air received into the air inlet port is filtered by the second portion of the gasket assembly and flows into the inlet manifold when the pneumatic motor assembly is operated. A related method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventor: C. Kerwin Braddock
  • Patent number: 8051919
    Abstract: A method for loading coil collated fasteners into a fastening tool. The method includes providing internal access to the fastening tool by moving a door structure and a portion of a canister to load the coil collated fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Todd A. Hagan, Glen V. Steinbrunner, James R. Niblett, Andrzej R. Wojcicki, C. Kerwin Braddock
  • Publication number: 20100193565
    Abstract: A method for loading coil collated fasteners into a fastening tool. The method includes providing internal access to the fastening tool by moving a door structure and a portion of a canister to load the coil collated fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Todd A. Hagan, Glen V. Steinbrunner, James R. Niblett, Andrzej R. Wojcicki, C. Kerwin Braddock
  • Patent number: 7699201
    Abstract: A fastening tool with a magazine assembly for holding and dispensing collated fasteners. The magazine assembly includes a canister and a door that is hingedly coupled to a nosepiece. The canister includes a stationary portion and a movable portion that may be moved relative to the stationary portion to permit access to an interior of the canister, e.g., for loading the fasteners into the canister. The door cannot be moved from a closed position to an open position and vice versa without first opening the canister. A method for loading a magazine is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Todd A Hagan, Glen V Steinbrunner, James R Niblett, Andrzej Wojcicki, C. Kerwin Braddock
  • Patent number: 7503473
    Abstract: A pneumatic fastener includes a housing and a handle coupled to the housing. The handle defines an inlet channel for delivering compressed gas to the housing. A trigger valve is in communication with the inlet channel and configured to actuate the pneumatic fastener. A fastener driving assembly is disposed within the housing. The fastener driving assembly includes a cylinder and a piston that reciprocates within the cylinder to drive a fastener. A valve piston is coupled to the fastener driving assembly. Actuation of the valve piston causes compressed air to drive the piston within the cylinder to drive the fastener. An outer cap is coupled to the housing and an inner cap is disposed at least partially within the outer cap. The inner cap includes an opening in communication with the trigger valve for porting the compressed air to a region above the valve piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Niblett, C. Kerwin Braddock, Glen V. Steinbrunner
  • Publication number: 20090057366
    Abstract: A fastening tool can include a housing comprising a nosepiece and a handle. The handle can define a first longitudinal axis. A magazine can be connected to the housing for storing a fastener. The magazine can define a second longitudinal axis that is substantially parallel to the first longitudinal axis and a fastener channel for receiving a fastener. The magazine can be movable relative to the housing between an alignment position wherein the distal tip of the fastener engages a workpiece and an activation position wherein the magazine moves toward the housing upon movement of the handle toward the workpiece. A driving mechanism can be disposed within the housing for driving the fastener into a workpiece. A trigger assembly can be coupled to the housing for activating the driving mechanism upon actuation of a primary trigger and movement of the magazine into the activation position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: C. Kerwin Braddock
  • Patent number: 7494035
    Abstract: A pneumatic compressor capable of supplying compressed gas to a pneumatic tool. The compressor can be powered alternatively by either a battery or an AC power source. The compressor comprises a permanent magnet DC electric motor and circuitry for converting the AC power source to DC power. The compressor includes a receptacle for accommodating one or more of a plurality of batteries and includes circuitry for using batteries having different voltages. The AC power source may also be used to charge a battery connected to the compressor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: J. Michael Weaver, Barbara A. Rose, Mark W. Wood, Daniel U. Goodwin, Hung T. Du, Alan G. Phillips, C. Kerwin Braddock, James A. Patton, Michael A. Lagaly, Patrick G. Barry, Julie L. Jones, Deborah L. Harr
  • Publication number: 20090020300
    Abstract: A pneumatic power tool with a housing assembly, a pneumatic motor assembly, an output member, and a trigger assembly. The housing assembly has a body, a cap member and a gasket assembly. The body defines a motor cavity and an inlet manifold. The cap member defines an air inlet port. The gasket has a first portion being a band formed of a compressible material and a second portion formed of a porous material. The band of the first portion is sealingly abutted against the body and cap member. The pneumatic motor assembly is received in the motor cavity defined by the body. The output member is driven by the pneumatic motor assembly. The trigger assembly is coupled to the housing assembly and is operable for selectively operating the pneumatic motor assembly. Pressurized air received into the air inlet port is filtered by the second portion of the gasket assembly and flows into the inlet manifold when the pneumatic motor assembly is operated. A related method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: C. Kerwin Braddock
  • Publication number: 20070257079
    Abstract: A pneumatic fastener includes a housing and a handle coupled to the housing. The handle defines an inlet channel for delivering compressed gas to the housing. A trigger valve is in communication with the inlet channel and configured to actuate the pneumatic fastener. A fastener driving assembly is disposed within the housing. The fastener driving assembly includes a cylinder and a piston that reciprocates within the cylinder to drive a fastener. A valve piston is coupled to the fastener driving assembly. Actuation of the valve piston causes compressed air to drive the piston within the cylinder to drive the fastener. An outer cap is coupled to the housing and an inner cap is disposed at least partially within the outer cap. The inner cap includes an opening in communication with the trigger valve for porting the compressed air to a region above the valve piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: John Schnell, Daniel Wall, Timothy Terrell, Dan Goodwin, Barbara Rose, James Niblett, Kerwin Braddock, Glen Steinbrunner
  • Patent number: 6997365
    Abstract: A fastening tool including a housing, a magazine connected to the housing for storing a fastener, a driving mechanism disposed within the housing for driving the fastener into a workpiece, a trigger assembly pivotally attached to the housing for activating the driving mechanism, the trigger assembly comprising a main trigger, pivotally attached to the housing and a supplemental trigger pivotally attached to the main trigger; and a contact trip assembly comprising an upper contact trip contacting the supplemental trigger, a lower contact trip connected to the upper contact trip, wherein the upper and lower contact trips have teeth that mesh together for locking the upper and lower contact trips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Keven E. Miller, Glen V. Steinbrunner, Michael P. Baron, Robert A. Berry, Paul G. Gross, Craig A. Schell, C. Kerwin Braddock, Charles L. Bradenbaugh, IV, William D. Sauerwein, John C. Funicello, James R. Niblett, Andrzej R. Wojcicki, Adan Ayala