Patents by Inventor Michael A. Lagaly

Michael A. Lagaly 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).

  • Pneumatic compressor
    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
  • Power tool battery recharger
    Patent number: D430537
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: Porter-Cable Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Etter, Leslie Daily Gist, Michael A. Lagaly
  • Power tool battery pack
    Patent number: D435013
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Porter-Cable Corporation
    Inventors: Earl R. Clowers, Mark A. Etter, Michael A. Lagaly
  • Battery powered drill/driver
    Patent number: D435414
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Porter-Cable Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Etter, Leslie Daily Gist, Michael A. Lagaly