Patents by Inventor Lawrence E. Harper

Lawrence E. Harper 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).

  • HYBRID INTERACTIVE STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20180034299
    Abstract: An appliance includes an electrical connection to receive power from a mains line through an electrical grid to operate the appliance, at least one battery to supply power to operate the appliance, a battery charging circuit for charging the at least one battery and a controller. The controller is programmed to determine when to use power from the mains line to operate the appliance and/or to charge the at least one battery and determine when to use power from the at least one battery and/or to supply power back to the electrical grid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew E. Seman, JR., Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White, John Cunningham, Corbin B. Walburger, Lawrence E. Harper
  • IDENTIFICATION DEVICE ATTACHMENTS FOR PNEUMATIC DEVICES
    Publication number: 20150219257
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for attaching an electronic identification device to a pneumatic device. A coupling assembly is configured to couple a first pneumatic device to a second pneumatic device. The coupling assembly comprises an adapter body that has a passed for a compressed fluid to flow from the second pneumatic device to the first pneumatic device. The adapter body further comprises a first connector that is configured to attach to the first pneumatic device. The adapter body further comprises a second connector that is configured to attach to the second pneumatic device. An electronic device is configured to be attached to the adapter body and to transmit an identification signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Lawrence E. Harper, William Edward Gatling
  • Electronic identifier attachment for inventory items
    Patent number: 8776644
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments and a corresponding method for an adapter configured to attach an electronic identification device to an inventory item having a universal attachment fitting. A first end of the adapter body is configured to permanently attach to the universal attachment fitting. A second end of the adapter body is configured to attach to a tool configured to attach to the universal attachment fitting. An electronic identification device is attached to the adapter body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence E. Harper, Jeffrey M. Thrift, Randall C. Shabram, Christopher J. Pauly, Christopher J. Ruf, Nicholas E. Achterberg, Bruno Le Gal
  • Electronic Identifier Attachment For Inventory Items
    Publication number: 20130186243
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments and a corresponding method for an adapter configured to attach an electronic identification device to an inventory item having a universal attachment fitting. A first end of the adapter body is configured to permanently attach to the universal attachment fitting. A second end of the adapter body is configured to attach to a tool configured to attach to the universal attachment fitting. An electronic identification device is attached to the adapter body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence E. Harper, Jeffrey M. Thrift, Randall C. Shabram, Christopher J. Pauly, Christopher J. Ruf, Nicholas E. Achterberg, Bruno Le Gal