Patents by Inventor Lauren M. Austin
Lauren M. Austin 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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Publication number: 20240253206Abstract: A tool container system includes a first tool container and a second tool container. The first tool container has a first base, a first cover pivotably attached to the first base by a first hinge portion, a first base locking member coupled to the base, a first cover locking member coupled to the first cover, and a first latch coupled to the first base and moveable between a first unlocked position in which the first cover is movable relative to the first base between a closed position and an open position, and a first locked position in which the first latch engages the first cover locking member and the first cover is locked to the first base in the closed position. The second tool container is stackable on the first cover of the first tool container and having a second locking member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2024Publication date: August 1, 2024Inventors: Stephen Brocket, Alfred Yan Leung But, Leo Xiao, Weigang Hao, Marco Lourenco, Lauren M. Austin, Yosi Sabbag
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Patent number: 11981019Abstract: A tool container system includes a first tool container and a second tool container. The first tool container has a first base, a first cover pivotably attached to the first base by a first hinge portion, a first base locking member coupled to the base, a first cover locking member coupled to the first cover, and a first latch coupled to the first base and moveable between a first unlocked position in which the first cover is movable relative to the first base between a closed position and an open position, and a first locked position in which the first latch engages the first cover locking member and the first cover is locked to the first base in the closed position. The second tool container is stackable on the first cover of the first tool container and having a second locking member.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2022Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Stephen Brocket, Alfred Yan Leung But, Leo Xiao, Weigang Hao, Marco Lourenco, Lauren M. Austin, Yosi Sabbag
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Publication number: 20230092514Abstract: A tool container system includes a first tool container and a second tool container. The first tool container has a first base, a first cover pivotably attached to the first base by a first hinge portion, a first base locking member coupled to the base, a first cover locking member coupled to the first cover, and a first latch coupled to the first base and moveable between a first unlocked position in which the first cover is movable relative to the first base between a closed position and an open position, and a first locked position in which the first latch engages the first cover locking member and the first cover is locked to the first base in the closed position. The second tool container is stackable on the first cover of the first tool container and having a second locking member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Stephen BROCKET, Alfred Yan Leung BUT, Leo XIAO, Weigang HAO, Marco LOURENCO, Lauren M. Austin, Yosi SABBAG
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Patent number: 11534905Abstract: A tool container system includes a first tool container and a second tool container. The first tool container has a first base, a first cover pivotably attached to the first base by a first hinge portion, a first base locking member coupled to the base, a first cover locking member coupled to the first cover, and a first latch coupled to the first base and moveable between a first unlocked position in which the first cover is movable relative to the first base between a closed position and an open position, and a first locked position in which the first latch engages the first cover locking member and the first cover is locked to the first base in the closed position. The second tool container is stackable on the first cover of the first tool container and having a second locking member.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2021Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Stephen Brocket, Alfred Yan Leung But, Leo Xiao, Weigang Hao, Marco Lourenco, Lauren M. Austin, Yosi Sabbag
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Publication number: 20210283766Abstract: A tool container system includes a first tool container and a second tool container. The first tool container has a first base, a first cover pivotably attached to the first base by a first hinge portion, a first base locking member coupled to the base, a first cover locking member coupled to the first cover, and a first latch coupled to the first base and moveable between a first unlocked position in which the first cover is movable relative to the first base between a closed position and an open position, and a first locked position in which the first latch engages the first cover locking member and the first cover is locked to the first base in the closed position. The second tool container is stackable on the first cover of the first tool container and having a second locking member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Stephen BROCKET, Alfred Yan Leung BUT, Leo XIAO, Weigang HAO, Marco LOURENCO, Lauren M. Austin, Yosi SABBAG
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Publication number: 20200180140Abstract: A tool container system includes a first tool container and a second tool container. The first tool container has a first base, a first cover pivotably attached to the first base by a first hinge portion, a first base locking member coupled to the base, a first cover locking member coupled to the first cover, and a first latch coupled to the first base and moveable between a first unlocked position in which the first cover is movable relative to the first base between a closed position and an open position, and a first locked position in which the first latch engages the first cover locking member and the first cover is locked to the first base in the closed position. The second tool container is stackable on the first cover of the first tool container and having a second locking member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Stephen BROCKET, Alfred Yan Leung BUT, Leo XIAO, Weigang HAO, Marco LOURENCO, Lauren M. Austin, Yosi SABBAG
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Patent number: 10603783Abstract: A tool container system includes a first tool container and a second tool container. The first tool container has a first base, a first cover pivotably attached to the first base by a first hinge portion, a first base locking member coupled to the base, a first cover locking member coupled to the first cover, and a first latch coupled to the first base and moveable between a first unlocked position in which the first cover is movable relative to the first base between a closed position and an open position, and a first locked position in which the first latch engages the first cover locking member and the first cover is locked to the first base in the closed position. The second tool container is stackable on the first cover of the first tool container and having a second locking member.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Stephen Brocket, Alfred Yan Leung But, Leo Xiao, Weigang Hao, Marco Lourenco, Lauren M. Austin, Yosi Sabbag
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Publication number: 20190168376Abstract: A tool container system includes a first tool container and a second tool container. The first tool container has a first base, a first cover pivotably attached to the first base by a first hinge portion, a first base locking member coupled to the base, a first cover locking member coupled to the first cover, and a first latch coupled to the first base and moveable between a first unlocked position in which the first cover is movable relative to the first base between a closed position and an open position, and a first locked position in which the first latch engages the first cover locking member and the first cover is locked to the first base in the closed position. The second tool container is stackable on the first cover of the first tool container and having a second locking member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2018Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Stephen BROCKET, Alfred Yan Leung BUT, Leo XIAO, Weigang HAO, Marco LOURENCO, Lauren M. AUSTIN, Yosi SABBAG
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Patent number: 10041297Abstract: According to an embodiment, a ladder includes a side rail having top and bottom ends; at least two rungs connected to the side rail; a top cap disposed near the top end of the side rail; and a foot protrusion mounted to the top cap and shaped to physically engage a battery pack slot of a power tool, such that attaching the power tool to the foot protrusion secures the power tool to the top cap. According to another embodiment, a power tool storage apparatus, includes a base member shaped to be secured to a storage surface; and a tool engaging portion extending from the base member. The tool engaging portion is shaped to physically engage a battery pack slot of a power tool, such that attaching the power tool to the tool engaging portion secures the power tool to the storage surface. Other embodiments are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2016Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Lauren M. Austin, Michael W. Roberts
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Publication number: 20160215561Abstract: According to an embodiment, a ladder includes a side rail having top and bottom ends; at least two rungs connected to the side rail; a top cap disposed near the top end of the side rail; and a foot protrusion mounted to the top cap and shaped to physically engage a battery pack slot of a power tool, such that attaching the power tool to the foot protrusion secures the power tool to the top cap. According to another embodiment, a power tool storage apparatus, includes a base member shaped to be secured to a storage surface; and a tool engaging portion extending from the base member. The tool engaging portion is shaped to physically engage a battery pack slot of a power tool, such that attaching the power tool to the tool engaging portion secures the power tool to the storage surface. Other embodiments are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Lauren M. Austin, Michael W. Roberts
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Patent number: D870457Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Lauren M. Austin, Yosi Sabbag
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Patent number: D873012Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventor: Lauren M. Austin
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Patent number: D873013Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: BLACK & DECKER, INC.Inventor: Lauren M. Austin
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Patent number: D923938Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2020Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Lauren M. Austin, Marco Lourenco
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Patent number: D925915Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2020Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Lauren M. Austin, Marco Lourenco
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Patent number: D940414Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Lauren M. Austin, Earnest N. Copeland, Jr., Floyd E. Moreland, Joseph Steele, Christina Boehmer, Gale A. Heslop, Spencer Sheckells
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Patent number: D1028514Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2020Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Lauren M. Austin, Marco Lourenco
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Patent number: D1033893Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2020Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Lauren M. Austin, Marco Lourenco