Patents by Inventor Nicholas Proby

Nicholas Proby 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: 20240025073
    Abstract: An outdoor tool and a lubrication system for an outdoor tool are provided. A tool includes a powerhead, a tool unit powered by the powerhead, and a lubrication system. The lubrication system includes a reservoir, a pump, and a check valve. The lubrication system is configured to transport a lubricant from the reservoir to an output that is configured to supply the lubricant to the tool unit. The check valve is a separate component from the pump and the reservoir and is spaced apart from the pump and the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas Proby, Eduardo Olvera, Nicholas Holowicki
  • Publication number: 20240009828
    Abstract: A carrying case for a power tool and a power tool kit are provided. A carrying case for a power tool includes an interior volume defined by a top, a bottom, a front, a back, a first side, and a second side. The carrying case further includes a plurality of distinct compartments within the interior volume. The distinct compartments are configured to receive a battery-powered power tool, a battery configured to power the battery-powered power tool, and a battery charger for the battery, respectively. The carrying case further includes a battery receiver configured for locking engagement with the battery, wherein the battery receiver is formed on an interior surface of at least one of the front, back, first side, or second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Berkley Wilcox, Joseph Smolin, Nicholas Proby, Todd Gillespie
  • Patent number: 11858114
    Abstract: A carrying case for a power tool and a power tool kit are provided. A carrying case for a power tool includes an interior volume defined by a top, a bottom, a front, a back, a first side, and a second side. The carrying case further includes a plurality of distinct compartments within the interior volume. The distinct compartments are configured to receive a battery-powered power tool, a battery configured to power the battery-powered power tool, and a battery charger for the battery, respectively. The carrying case further includes a battery receiver configured for locking engagement with the battery, wherein the battery receiver is formed on an interior surface of at least one of the front, back, first side, or second side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GP
    Inventors: Berkley Wilcox, Joseph Smolin, Nicholas Proby, Todd Gillespie
  • Publication number: 20230142378
    Abstract: A carrying case for a power tool and a power tool kit are provided. A carrying case for a power tool includes an interior volume defined by a top, a bottom, a front, a back, a first side, and a second side. The carrying case further includes a plurality of distinct compartments within the interior volume. The distinct compartments are configured to receive a battery-powered power tool, a battery configured to power the battery-powered power tool, and a battery charger for the battery, respectively. The carrying case further includes a battery receiver configured for locking engagement with the battery, wherein the battery receiver is formed on an interior surface of at least one of the front, back, first side, or second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Berkley Wilcox, Joseph Smolin, Nicholas Proby, Todd Gillespie