Patents by Inventor Larry E Gregory

Larry E Gregory 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: 8534527
    Abstract: A driving tool with a driver and a motor-driven flywheel that can be engaged by the driver to propel the driver along a driver axis. The driving tool includes a return mechanism with a rail onto which the driver is received. The rail extends parallel to the driver axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Lee M Brendel, Paul G Gross, Larry E Gregory
  • Patent number: 8302833
    Abstract: A power tool that includes a structure; a flywheel coupled to the structure; a driver that is translatable along a driver axis; and a follower assembly having an actuator and an activation arm assembly. The actuator is coupled to the activation arm assembly. The activation arm assembly is coupled to the structure and includes a pinch roller. Actuation of the actuator causes the pinch roller to translate toward and engage the driver to initiate driving engagement between the driver and the flywheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Paul G Gross, James J Kenney, Larry E Gregory, Lee M Brendel
  • Patent number: 7753243
    Abstract: A fastening tool can include a housing and a motor assembly in the housing. The motor assembly can include an output member and a motor for translating the output member. A contact trip assembly can include a contact trip slidably disposed relative to the housing between an advanced position and a retracted position. The contact trip assembly can be operable to activate a contact trip switch in the retracted position. A lock-out mechanism can include a paddle rotatably fixed relative to the housing between a disengaged position wherein the contact trip is permitted to slide between the advanced and retracted position and an engaged position wherein the contact trip abuts the paddle thereby precluding movement of the contact trip to the advanced position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Lee M Brendel, Larry E Gregory, John E Buck, James J Kenney
  • Patent number: 7427008
    Abstract: A fastening tool can include a housing and a motor assembly in the housing. The motor assembly can include an output member and a motor for translating the output member. A knob can be rotatably coupled to the housing and include a first surface. An adjustment element can have a second surface and a threaded aperture. The second surface can be engaged to the first surface such that rotation of the knob effects corresponding rotation of the adjustment element. An adjustment rod can be threadably received into the threaded aperture. A lower contact trip can be coupled to the adjustment rod. A locating formation can be coupled to one of the housing and the knob. An indexing member can be coupled to the other of the housing and the knob. The indexing member can engage the locating formation to resist rotation of the knob relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Lee M Brendel, Paul G Gross, James J Kenney, Larry E Gregory, John E Buck