Patents by Inventor Nicholas E. Achterberg

Nicholas E. Achterberg 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).

  • Publication number: 20260077472
    Abstract: A wrench including a tool head including a tool output member. The wrench also includes a motor configured to selectively drive the output member and a battery assembly. The battery assembly includes a battery cell and the battery cell provides power to the motor. A support tube surrounds at least a portion of the motor and a portion of the battery assembly. A handle surrounds the support tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2025
    Publication date: March 19, 2026
    Inventors: Nicholas E. Achterberg, Axel Bela Lehovetzki, Thomas S. Wolf, Phillip O. Reed, Chun-Chiang Liu
  • Patent number: 12502760
    Abstract: A wrench including a tool head including a tool output member. The wrench also includes a motor configured to selectively drive the output member and a battery assembly. The battery assembly includes a battery cell and the battery cell provides power to the motor. A support tube surrounds at least a portion of the motor and a portion of the battery assembly. A handle surrounds the support tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2025
    Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas E. Achterberg, Axel Bela Lehovetzki, Thomas S. Wolf, Phillip O. Reed, Chun-Chiang Liu
  • Publication number: 20250164243
    Abstract: A laser level assembly including a mounting bracket and a laser level. The mounting bracket includes a mounting portion and a base portion transverse to the mounting portion. The laser level assembly also includes a first motor that drives vertical translation of the laser level relative to the mounting portion of the mounting bracket. The laser level assembly also includes a second motor configured to drive rotational motion of the laser level about a vertical axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2024
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Applicant: Stanley Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Oleksiy P. Sergyeyenko, Devansh K. JHAWAR, Michael C. SCHMITTDIEL, Nicholas E. Achterberg
  • Publication number: 20250065423
    Abstract: A table saw has a base assembly, a table assembly supported by the base assembly, and a saw assembly supported by at least one of the table assembly and the base assembly. The saw assembly includes a saw blade extending through the table assembly. The base assembly has at least one tube connected to the table assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Robert P. WELSH, Kathy E. DiPasquale, Daniel N. LOPANO, John E. BUCK, Carl F. MERHAR, III, Yung Ho CHANG, Nicholas E. ACHTERBERG
  • Patent number: 12168258
    Abstract: A table saw has a base assembly, a table assembly supported by the base assembly, and a saw assembly supported by at least one of the table assembly and the base assembly. The saw assembly includes a saw blade extending through the table assembly. The base assembly has at least one tube connected to the table assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Robert P. Welsh, Kathy E. DiPasquale, Daniel N. Lopano, John E. Buck, Carl F. Merhar, III, Yung Ho Chang, Nicholas E. Achterberg
  • Publication number: 20220266439
    Abstract: A wrench including a tool head including a tool output member. The wrench also includes a motor configured to selectively drive the output member and a battery assembly. The battery assembly includes a battery cell and the battery cell provides power to the motor. A support tube surrounds at least a portion of the motor and a portion of the battery assembly. A handle surrounds the support tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Nicholas E. Achterberg, Axel Bela Lehovetzki, Thomas S. Wolf, Phillip O. Reed, Chun-Chiang Liu
  • Publication number: 20210078089
    Abstract: A post 22D may be disposed between holders 22H. Post 22D preferably does not extend from panel 22 as much as holders 22H. Post 22D may have a protrusion 22DD. Pushstick 70 may also have a detent or protrusion 70D extending therefrom. Preferably protrusion 70D moves past protrusion 22DD as pushstick 70 is moved along posts 22HP. Protrusions 70D and 22DD may contact, preventing pushstick 70 from moving along panel 22. Persons skilled in the art will recognize that protrusions 70D and/or 22DD may engage notches in panel 22 and/or pushstick 70, respectively. Persons skilled in the art will recognize that the interaction of protrusions 70D and/or 22DD can be used instead or in conjunction with the friction-based retaining arrangement, i.e., where friction is created between narrow area 71N and post 22HH, discussed above. Holders 22H and/or post 22D are preferably integrally molded with panel 22. Accordingly, pushstick 70 may be held unto the panel 22 without requiring any additional parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Robert P. WELSH, Kathy E. DiPasquale, Daniel N. Lopano, John E. Buck, Carl F. Merhar, III, Yung Ho Chang, Nicholas E. Achterberg
  • Patent number: 10864584
    Abstract: A table saw has a base assembly, a table assembly supported by the base assembly, and a saw assembly supported by at least one of the table assembly and the base assembly. The saw assembly includes a saw blade extending through the table assembly. The base assembly has at least one tube connected to the table assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: Robert P. Welsh, Kathy E. DiPasquale, Daniel N. Lopano, John E. Buck, Carl F. Merhar, III, Yung Ho Chang, Nicholas E. Achterberg
  • Publication number: 20180015555
    Abstract: A table saw has a base assembly, a table assembly supported by the base assembly, and a saw assembly supported by at least one of the table assembly and the base assembly. The saw assembly includes a saw blade extending through the table assembly. The base assembly has at least one tube connected to the table assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Robert P. Welsh, Kathy E. DiPasquale, Daniel N. Lopano, John E. Buck, Carl F. Merhar, III, Yung Ho Chang, Nicholas E. Achterberg
  • Patent number: 9776260
    Abstract: A table saw has a base assembly, a table assembly supported by the base assembly, and a saw assembly supported by at least one of the table assembly and the base assembly. The saw assembly includes a saw blade extending through the table assembly. The base assembly has at least one tube connected to the table assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P. Welsh, Kathy E. DiPasquale, Daniel N. Lopano, John E. Buck, Carl F. Merhar, III, Yung Ho Chang, Nicholas E. Achterberg
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8584564
    Abstract: A table saw has a base assembly, a table assembly supported by the base assembly, and a saw assembly supported by at least one of the table assembly and the base assembly. The saw assembly includes a saw blade extending through the table assembly. The base assembly has at least one tube connected to the table assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P. Welsh, Kathy E. DiPasquale, Daniel N. Lopano, John E. Buck, Carl F. Merhar, III, Yung Ho Chang, Nicholas E. Achterberg
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20130098217
    Abstract: A table saw has a base assembly, a table assembly supported by the base assembly, and a saw assembly supported by at least one of the table assembly and the base assembly. The saw assembly includes a saw blade extending through the table assembly. The base assembly has at least one tube connected to the table assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventors: Robert P. Welsh, Kathy E. DiPasquale, Daniel N. Lopano, John E. Buck, Carl F. Merhar III, Yung Ho Chang, Nicholas E. Achterberg
  • Publication number: 20080196632
    Abstract: An improved portable work bench includes a beam, legs for supporting the beam, a bracket for supporting at least one of an accessory and a power tool, and a handle assembly connected to the beam. The handle assembly is movable between a retracted position near the beam and an extended position away from the beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Nicholas E. Achterberg, Allison A. Nicolaidis, Robert P. Welsh, David L. Wikle
  • Patent number: 7257900
    Abstract: A saw blade incorporates an integrated cant angle. The saw blade includes a cutting portion having a toothed edge and opposite edge. The toothed edge defines a cutting plane. A shank portion extends from the cutting portion and is laterally offset from the opposite edge of the cutting portion defining a step thereat. The shank includes an end portion including a mounting edge, the mounting edge and step define a mounting plane which is angularly offset from the cutting plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Wheeler, Nicholas E. Achterberg, Thomas M. Gaffney
  • Patent number: 7246927
    Abstract: A portable light is provided with a hook cylinder assembly which includes a retracting hook rod connected to a rotor assembly. The hook rod and rotor assembly can be rotated and held in position with respect to a remainder of the hook cylinder assembly. A hook located at an end of the hook rod can thus be oriented in a desired direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Wikle, Nicholas E. Achterberg, William J. Robinson, Lindsay A. Dilley
  • Publication number: 20040148786
    Abstract: A band saw has a housing with portions covering the output wheels and the motor. A handle is coupled with the housing. Also, an activation member is coupled with the housing and is electrically coupled with the motor and the power source. A blade is coupled with the output members to accomplish cutting. A hanger member is coupled with the housing. The hanger member includes an engaging surface to support the band saw with respect to a support member to suspend the band saw off the ground to enable the user to hang the band saw between use out of the work area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Nicholas E. Achterberg, Robert P. Welsh, Frank A. Mannarino
  • Publication number: 20040139835
    Abstract: A band saw includes a protective device having at least one shock absorbing/reflecting member for reducing stress concentrations. The at least one shock absorbing member has a configuration adapted to follow an outer contour of at least a portion of the band saw. A mechanism secures the at least one shock absorbing member to the band saw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Stuart Wright, Frank A. Mannarino, Nicholas E. Achterberg
  • Patent number: 6662698
    Abstract: A saw blade retaining apparatus is provided for selectively retaining one in a series of saw blades having unique thicknesses. The retaining apparatus includes a rocker arm supported by a pair of lateral walls. The rocker arm includes a contoured contact surface which cooperates with a contoured stop segment extending between the lateral walls to securely retain one of a series of saw blades having unique thicknesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Wheeler, Nicholas E. Achterberg, Thomas M. Gaffney