Patents by Inventor Mark Brunson
Mark Brunson 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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Patent number: 9505063Abstract: A drill bit has a shank portion having a plurality of SDS-type slots, a cutting portion comprising at least one cutting flute, and an intermediate portion connecting the shank to the cutting portion, the intermediate portion including at least one longitudinal slot. A depth gauge includes a body configured to receive the drill bit, a retention mechanism coupled to the body and having an inward projection to removably couple the body to the at least one additional slot in the drill bit, and a cap coupled to the body such that the cap contacts a workpiece surface to prevent the drill bit from entering the workpiece more than a predetermined depth, wherein the cap is movable relative to the body among a plurality of positions, wherein each of the plurality of positions corresponds to a different predetermined drilling depth.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Aland Santamarina, Joseph Kelleher, Scott Muhlbaier, Darren B. Moss, Mark Brunson, David Lee, Michael Peters, Rickey J. Thomas, Craig A. Schell, Robert S. Gehret
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Publication number: 20140126972Abstract: A drill bit has a shank portion having a plurality of SDS-type slots, a cutting portion comprising at least one cutting flute, and an intermediate portion connecting the shank to the cutting portion, the intermediate portion including at least one longitudinal slot. A depth gauge includes a body configured to receive the drill bit, a retention mechanism coupled to the body and having an inward projection to removably couple the body to the at least one additional slot in the drill bit, and a cap coupled to the body such that the cap contacts a workpiece surface to prevent the drill bit from entering the workpiece more than a predetermined depth, wherein the cap is movable relative to the body among a plurality of positions, wherein each of the plurality of positions corresponds to a different predetermined drilling depth.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: ALAND SANTAMARINA, JOSEPH KELLEHER, SCOTT MUHLBAIER, DARREN B. MOSS, MARK BRUNSON, DAVID LEE, MICHAEL PETERS, RICKEY J. THOMAS, CRAIG A. SCHELL, ROBERT S. GEHRET
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Patent number: 8695461Abstract: A magnet nut driver is provided with a cleanable magnet.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Darren Moss, Michael Peters, Mark Brunson, Aland Santamarina, Glen Steinbrunner
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Publication number: 20120160064Abstract: A magnet nut driver is provided with a cleanable magnet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Darren Moss, Michael Peters, Mark Brunson, Aland Santamarina, Glen Steinbrunner
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Publication number: 20080308190Abstract: Disclosed are a straight cutting torch and a circle cutting attachment that permits a welder to make an arcuate cut and/or a circle in confined places and without a template. Use of the disclosed method and apparatus can reduce preparation time and enhance productivity. The invention discloses using an attachment having a pivot point axis that is parallel to the cutting torch flame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2007Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventor: Harvey Mark Brunson
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Publication number: 20080078470Abstract: A sensing mechanism (12) for detecting user contact with an active portion (26) of the power tool (10) is provided. In addition, a safety mechanism (14) for preventing prolonged user contact with the active portion (26) of a power tool (10) is provided. The safety mechanism (14) is configured to actuate upon receipt of a signal from the sensing mechanism (12). According to a first aspect, the safety mechanism (14) is arranged to rapidly displace the active portion (26) away from a user extremity. Alternatively, according to a second aspect, the safety mechanism (14) is arranged to rapidly urge an extremity of the user away from the active portion (26) of the power tool (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Michael O'Branion, David Carrier, Adan Ayala, Michael Baron, James Bascom, Frederick Bean, Mark Brunson, Warren Ceroll, Peter Chaikowsky, David Doss, Robert Gehret, John Horky, Daryl Meredith, Philip Miller, William Stumpf, Matthew Webster, Qiang Zhang
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Publication number: 20080035510Abstract: A tool container comprising two housing members and an insert. The two housing members are pivotally coupled with one another for opening and closing with respect to one another. At least one housing member defines a cavity for receiving tools. The cavity is defined by a base and a wall extending from the base. At least one of the wall and the base include a plurality of first retaining features. The insert is operable to retain at least one tool. The insert has a surface with a plurality of second retaining features operable to cooperate with the first retaining features to secure the insert at one of a variety of positions within the housing members. The insert includes an elastomeric portion operable to engage and retain the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventor: Mark Brunson
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Publication number: 20080028908Abstract: The miter saw includes a base assembly, a rotatable table rotatably connected to the base assembly and having a plane, a saw assembly including a motor and a blade disposed on an arbor, and a pivot arm pivotally attached to the table and supporting the saw assembly. The motor preferably drives a belt, which drives a first gear. The first gear meshes with an idler gear, which in turn meshes with a gear disposed on the arbor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventors: Daryl Meredith, Thomas Kaye, Thomas Bludis, Maria Kenyon, William Stumpf, Michael O'Banion, Craig Oktavec, Stuart Wright, Mark Brunson, Carrie Puschmann
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Publication number: 20070163410Abstract: A compound miter saw includes a table on which a workpiece is placed, a miter saw unit supporting a saw blade, and a housing pivotally supporting the miter saw unit related to the table in such a manner that the miter saw unit is at least laterally pivotable. Further, the miter saw includes a bevel mechanism for selectively determining the lateral position of the miter saw unit at any of a plurality of pivoted positions, including a vertical position where the saw blade is positioned substantially vertically relative to the table, and leftward and rightward pivoted positions where the blade is inclined laterally leftwardly and laterally rightwardly from the vertical position. The bevel mechanism includes a movable rod and three fixed stop members, the rod being operable to move between a first rod position abutting one of the fixed stop members and a second rod position not abutting the one of the fixed stop members so as to permit the lateral pivotal movement of the miter saw unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: William Stumpf, Mark Brunson, Scott Livingston, Michael O'Banion, Robert Moores, John Miller, Daryl Meredith, Thomas Kaye, William Harman, Adan Ayala
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Publication number: 20070108076Abstract: A storage case allows access to the accessories therein regardless of the length of the accessories. The case may be telescopic such that the length of the case may be adjusted to store accessories of various lengths and to facilitate the access to these accessories. The storage case may have fixed dimensions with a slidably removable wall that allows easy access to the accessories stored therein. The storage case may be fixed in dimension and has panels with multiple hinges that allow the different hinges to provide varying degrees of access to the accessories therein. The storage case may be fixed in dimension and have a pivotal sidewall that may be pivoted to allow access to the accessories stored therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2005Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventors: Mark Miller, Michael Peters, Rickey Thomas, Mark Brunson, Don Freeman
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Publication number: 20060243617Abstract: A tool holder insert for use with storage containers is provided including a base portion and a sleeve. The base portion has a first end and a second end. The first end includes an interlock feature adapted to be a non-rotatably coupled to the storage container. The sleeve is rotatably coupled to the base between the first and second ends. A specialized tool accessory is supported within the storage container by the tool holder insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2005Publication date: November 2, 2006Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Mark Brunson, Michael Peters, DON FREEMAN
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Publication number: 20060230898Abstract: A saw with a base assembly, a table pivotably attached to the base assembly, a housing pivotably attached to the table, at least one rail slidably connected to the housing, and a saw assembly disposed on the at least one rail. The saw assembly includes a motor, and a blade driven by the motor. The saw also includes a dust collector attached to the saw assembly, the dust collector having a tube that extends through the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2006Publication date: October 19, 2006Inventors: Mark Brunson, Frederick Bean, Craig Oktavec, Daryl Meredith, Thomas Kaye, James Parks, Lee Brendel
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Publication number: 20060075866Abstract: A device has a base which supports a rotatable table. The device includes a three position locking system. The first position locks the table to the base, the second position releasably locks the table to the base and the third position permits free rotation of the table on the base. A lever assembly and locking rod move a locking spring into the three positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2005Publication date: April 13, 2006Inventor: Mark Brunson
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Publication number: 20060070900Abstract: A tool container includes first and second container members rotatably connected to create an inner compartment. Each member has a compartment outer wall and integrally formed perimeter walls. A grid system is created on an inner compartment facing surface adjacent at least one of the compartment outer walls. The grid system includes female receptacles arranged in each of a plurality of rows and columns. Tool packages having at least one male peg member are releasably engaged within selected receptacles providing multiple locations and orientations about the grid system for the tool packages.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2004Publication date: April 6, 2006Inventors: Mark Brunson, David Wikle, Jennifer Ervin
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Publication number: 20060065658Abstract: A storage container includes a first container portion and a second container portion hingedly attached to the first container portion. A latch is slidably disposed on the first container portion. The latch includes a pair of engaging members extending therefrom. The latch is moveable between a locked position wherein the engaging members engage the first container portion to the second container portion and an unlocked position wherein the engaging members disengage the first container portion from the second container portion. The latch is subjected to a first biasing force adapted to inhibit movement of the latch in a first direction and a second biasing force adapted to inhibit movement of the latch in a second direction. Movement of the latch into the unlocked position is accomplished by sequential movement of the latch in the first direction followed by movement of the latch in the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2004Publication date: March 30, 2006Inventor: Mark Brunson
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Publication number: 20060065557Abstract: A tool container comprising two housing members and an insert. The two housing members are pivotally coupled with one another for opening and closing with respect to one another. At least one housing member defines a cavity for receiving tools. The cavity is defined by a base and a wall extending from the base. At least one of the wall and the base include a plurality of first retaining features. The insert is operable to retain at least one tool. The insert has a surface with a plurality of second retaining features operable to cooperate with the first retaining features to secure the insert at one of a variety of positions within the housing members. The insert includes an elastomeric portion operable to engage and retain the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2004Publication date: March 30, 2006Inventor: Mark Brunson
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Publication number: 20060060048Abstract: A compound miter saw includes a table on which a workpiece is placed, a miter saw unit supporting a saw blade, and a housing pivotally supporting the miter saw unit related to the table in such a manner that the miter saw unit is at least laterally pivotable. Further, the miter saw includes a bevel mechanism for selectively determining the lateral position of the miter saw unit at any of a plurality of pivoted positions, including a vertical position where the saw blade is positioned substantially vertically relative to the table, and leftward and rightward pivoted positions where the blade is inclined laterally leftwardly and laterally rightwardly from the vertical position. The bevel mechanism includes a movable rod and three fixed stop members, the rod being operable to move between a first rod position abutting one of the fixed stop members and a second rod position not abutting the one of the fixed stop members so as to permit the lateral pivotal movement of the miter saw unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2005Publication date: March 23, 2006Inventors: William Stumpf, Mark Brunson, Scott Livingston, Michael O'Banion, Robert Moores, John Miller, Daryl Meredith, Thomas Kaye, William Harman, Adan Ayala
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Publication number: 20050077198Abstract: A storage container for housing bits includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion pivotally connected through a hinge for moving between open and closed positions. The first housing portion defines a first body cavity and the second housing portion defines a second body cavity in the closed position. At least one bit holder is pivotally connected to the hinge and arranged to fit within the first body cavity in the closed position. The bit holder includes a plurality of bit receiving portions formed thereon for accepting the bits. The bit receiving portions are generally parallel to the hinge. A cover is pivotally connected to the second housing portion and moveable between open and closed positions for accessing the second body cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2004Publication date: April 14, 2005Inventors: David Wikle, Mark Brunson, Jennifer Ervin
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Publication number: 20050045013Abstract: A compound miter saw includes a table on which a workpiece is placed, a miter saw unit supporting a saw blade, and a housing pivotally supporting the miter saw unit related to the table in such a manner that the miter saw unit is at least laterally pivotable. Further, the miter saw includes a bevel mechanism for selectively determining the lateral position of the miter saw unit at any of a plurality of pivoted positions, including a vertical position where the saw blade is positioned substantially vertically relative to the table, and leftward and rightward pivoted positions where the blade is inclined laterally leftwardly and laterally rightwardly from the vertical position. The bevel mechanism includes a movable rod and three fixed stop members, the rod being operable to move between a first rod position abutting one of the fixed stop members and a second rod position not abutting the one of the fixed stop members so as to permit the lateral pivotal movement of the miter saw unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2004Publication date: March 3, 2005Inventors: William Stumpf, Mark Brunson, Scott Livingston, Michael O'Banion, Robert Moores, John Miller, Daryl Meredith, Thomas Kaye, William Harman, Adan Ayala
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Patent number: D391973Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1996Date of Patent: March 10, 1998Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Scott Price, John W. Miller, Daryl S. Meredith, Thomas Kaye, William R. Stumpf, Mark Brunson, Robert P. Welsh