Patents by Inventor Rick Nuchols

Rick Nuchols 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 electric device
    Patent number: 9787225
    Abstract: A device includes a housing configured with a working element and a motor configured for urging motion of the working element. The device further includes a power control module. The power control module is configurable for being in electrical connection with at least one of the motor, a first power source configuration and a second power source configuration. The first power source configuration is configurable for being electrically connected to a battery assembly having a DC power output. The second power source configuration is configurable for being electrically connected to a power inverter, the power inverter configured for receiving an AC power and further configured for outputting a DC power to the second power source configuration. The power control module includes an automatic power selection configuration for automatically selecting the second power source configuration when the second power source configuration receives DC power from the power inverter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: MTD Products Inc
    Inventors: Delbert E. Lucas, Justin Lucas, Ryan Jay Lucas, Rick Nuchols
  • HYBRID ELECTRIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140252996
    Abstract: A device includes a housing configured with a working element and a motor configured for urging motion of the working element. The device further includes a power control module. The power control module is configurable for being in electrical connection with at least one of the motor, a first power source configuration and a second power source configuration. The first power source configuration is configurable for being electrically connected to a battery assembly having a DC power output. The second power source configuration is configurable for being electrically connected to a power inverter, the power inverter configured for receiving an AC power and further configured for outputting a DC power to the second power source configuration. The power control module includes an automatic power selection configuration for automatically selecting the second power source configuration when the second power source configuration receives DC power from the power inverter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: MTD PRODUCTS INC
    Inventors: Delbert E. Lucas, Justin Lucas, Ryan Jay Lucas, Rick Nuchols
  • Hybrid electric device
    Publication number: 20080086997
    Abstract: A device includes a housing configured with a working element. The device further includes a motor configured for urging motion of the working element. The device further includes a power control module. The power control module is configurable for being in electrical connection with at least one of the motor, a first power source configuration and a second power source configuration. The first power source configuration is configurable for being electrically connected to a battery assembly having a DC power output. The second power source configuration is configurable for being electrically connected to a power inverter, the power inverter configured for receiving an AC power and further configured for outputting a DC power to the second power source configuration. The motor receives power via the power control module from the first power source configuration and/or the second power source configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Delbert Lucas, Justin Lucas, Ryan Lucas, Rick Nuchols
  • Compact cooking tool apparatus
    Patent number: 6682112
    Abstract: A compact cooking tool apparatus, comprises a handle having a first end and a second end. The handle is movable between an open position and a closed position. At least one cooking tool is adapted to extend from an end of the handle. The cooking tool is movably fixed to the handle. The handle is adapted to receive the cooking tool therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: W. C. Bradley Company
    Inventors: Ryan Neal, Andrew Kahler, Kenneth Jordan, Ken Richied, Rick Nuchols, Mike Rowe
  • Compact cooking tool apparatus
    Publication number: 20030030291
    Abstract: A compact cooking tool apparatus, comprises a handle having a first end and a second end. The handle is movable between an open position and a closed position. At least one cooking tool is adapted to extend from an end of the handle. The cooking tool is movably fixed to the handle. The handle is adapted to receive the cooking tool therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Applicant: W.C. BRADLEY COMPANY
    Inventors: Ryan Neal, Andrew Kahler, Kenneth Jordan, Ken Richied, Rick Nuchols, Mike Rowe