Patents by Inventor Ronald C. McCurry

Ronald C. McCurry 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).

  • Patent number: 11772224
    Abstract: A power tool includes a housing having a motor housing portion and a handle portion coupled thereto, an arbor supported by the housing, a working element attachable to the arbor for movement therewith, a motor positioned within the motor housing portion and configured to drive the arbor, a first lighting element positioned proximate an end of the handle portion, and a second lighting element positioned on the motor housing portion. The first lighting element is configured to illuminate a workpiece behind the working element and the second lighting element is configured to illuminate the workpiece in front of the working element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP
    Inventors: Ronald C. McCurry, Adam Gathers, Kyle B. Yeomans, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, Brandon L. Hicks, Jesse J. Jerabek, Nicholas S. Norton
  • Publication number: 20230198067
    Abstract: A portable circular saw including a housing that has a first housing side, a second housing side coupled to the second side, and a lower housing portion spanning the first housing side and the second housing side. The saw also includes a battery receptacle that is formed in the housing, and the battery receptacle extends partially into the first housing side and partially into the second housing side. The battery receptacle includes a bottom plate that is spaced apart from the lower housing portion to form an interior cavity within the housing. A drain feature extends between the bottom plate of the battery receptacle and the lower housing portion, and the drain feature defines an outlet for fluid in the battery receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventor: Ronald C. McCurry
  • Publication number: 20230173707
    Abstract: A circular saw including a base defining a longitudinal axis. The circular saw further includes a front bevel angle adjustment bracket proximate a front end of the base and a rear bevel angle adjustment bracket proximate a rear end of the base. The circular saw further includes a saw unit coupled to the base via the front bevel angle adjustment bracket and the rear bevel angle adjustment bracket. The circular saw further comprises a first fastener extending through a first elongated slot in one of the base or the front bevel angle adjustment bracket and a second fastener extending through a second elongated slot in one of the base or the rear bevel angle adjustment bracket. Each of the first and second elongated slots extends along a lateral axis oriented transverse to the longitudinal axis of the base to permit lateral adjustment of the saw unit relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventor: Ronald C. McCurry
  • Patent number: 11613040
    Abstract: A method of aligning a saw unit and a base. The saw unit further includes a front bevel angle adjustment bracket proximate a front end of the base and a rear bevel angle adjustment bracket proximate a rear end of the base. The saw unit further comprises a first fastener extending through a first elongated slot in one of the base or the front bevel angle adjustment bracket and a second fastener extending through a second elongated slot in one of the base or the rear bevel angle adjustment bracket. Each of the first and second elongated slots extends along a lateral axis oriented transverse to the longitudinal axis of the base to permit lateral adjustment of the saw unit relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP
    Inventor: Ronald C. McCurry
  • Publication number: 20220193856
    Abstract: A power tool includes a housing having a motor housing portion and a handle portion coupled thereto, an arbor supported by the housing, a working element attachable to the arbor for movement therewith, a motor positioned within the motor housing portion and configured to drive the arbor, a first lighting element positioned proximate an end of the handle portion, and a second lighting element positioned on the motor housing portion. The first lighting element is configured to illuminate a workpiece behind the working element and the second lighting element is configured to illuminate the workpiece in front of the working element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Ronald C. McCurry, Adam Gathers, Kyle B. Yeomans, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, Brandon L. Hicks, Jesse J. Jerabek, Nicholas S. Norton
  • Publication number: 20220184843
    Abstract: A circular saw including a base defining a longitudinal axis. The circular saw further includes a front bevel angle adjustment bracket proximate a front end of the base and a rear bevel angle adjustment bracket proximate a rear end of the base. The circular saw further includes a saw unit coupled to the base via the front bevel angle adjustment bracket and the rear bevel angle adjustment bracket. The circular saw further comprises a first fastener extending through a first elongated slot in one of the base or the front bevel angle adjustment bracket and a second fastener extending through a second elongated slot in one of the base or the rear bevel angle adjustment bracket. Each of the first and second elongated slots extends along a lateral axis oriented transverse to the longitudinal axis of the base to permit lateral adjustment of the saw unit relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventor: Ronald C. McCurry
  • Patent number: 11298793
    Abstract: A compact multi-material cut-off tool includes a housing, and an arbor rotatably supported by the housing upon which a cutting disk is attachable for co-rotation therewith. A motor is coupled to the arbor to provide torque thereto. A controller is operable to selectively drive the motor in a first rotational direction and an opposite, second rotational direction. A first lighting element is coupled to a first portion of the housing, and a second lighting element is coupled to a second portion of the housing. One of the first lighting element and the second lighting element is configured to be activated by the controller in response to the motor being driven in the first rotational direction. The other of the first lighting element and the second lighting element is configured to be activated by the controller in response to the motor being driven in the second rotational direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP
    Inventors: Ronald C. McCurry, Adam Gathers, Kyle B. Yeomans, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, Brandon L. Hicks, Jesse J. Jerabek, Nicholas S. Norton
  • Publication number: 20210331284
    Abstract: A compact multi-material cut-off tool includes a housing, and an arbor rotatably supported by the housing upon which a cutting disk is attachable for co-rotation therewith. A motor is coupled to the arbor to provide torque thereto. A controller is operable to selectively drive the motor in a first rotational direction and an opposite, second rotational direction. A first lighting element is coupled to a first portion of the housing, and a second lighting element is coupled to a second portion of the housing. One of the first lighting element and the second lighting element is configured to be activated by the controller in response to the motor being driven in the first rotational direction. The other of the first lighting element and the second lighting element is configured to be activated by the controller in response to the motor being driven in the second rotational direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Ronald C. McCurry, Adam Gathers, Kyle B. Yeomans, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, Brandon L. Hicks, Jesse J. Jerabek, Nicholas S. Norton
  • Publication number: 20210205905
    Abstract: A circular saw includes a base with an opening therethrough, a blade guard coupled to the base, and a saw blade at least partially positioned within the blade guard and extending through the opening of the base. The saw blade and the blade guard are pivotable relative to the base to adjust a bevel angle of the saw blade relative to the base. The circular saw also includes a housing supported by the blade guard, a motor positioned within the housing that is operable to rotate the saw blade, and a bevel angle guide coupled between the base and the blade guard. The bevel angle guide configured to indicate the bevel angle at which the saw blade is adjusted. The bevel angle guide is integrally formed with the base as a single piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Clinton C. Thackery, Douglas K. Ritterling, Ronald C. McCurry, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway
  • Patent number: 11027392
    Abstract: A compact multi-material cut-off tool includes a housing, and an arbor rotatably supported by the housing upon which a cutting disk is attachable for co-rotation therewith. A motor is coupled to the arbor to provide torque thereto. A controller is operable to selectively drive the motor in a first rotational direction and an opposite, second rotational direction. A first lighting element is coupled to a first portion of the housing, and a second lighting element is coupled to a second portion of the housing. One of the first lighting element and the second lighting element is configured to be activated by the controller in response to the motor being driven in the first rotational direction. The other of the first lighting element and the second lighting element is configured to be activated by the controller in response to the motor being driven in the second rotational direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP
    Inventors: Ronald C. McCurry, Adam Gathers, Kyle B. Yeomans, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, Brandon L. Hicks, Jesse J. Jerabek, Nicholas S. Norton
  • Patent number: 10998797
    Abstract: A power tool includes a housing and an electric motor assembly supported in the housing. The electric motor assembly includes a stator core and a circuit board proximate an end of the stator core. The circuit board includes a heat-generating component facing away from the stator core. The electric motor assembly also includes an end cap coupled to the stator core and in thermal contact with the heat-generating component as a heat sink to remove thermal energy from the heat-generating component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: TTI (MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE) LIMITED
    Inventors: Brent N. Gregorich, Michael Romano, Justin Clack, Ronald C. McCurry, Julia H. Moylan
  • Publication number: 20190190351
    Abstract: A power tool includes a housing and an electric motor assembly supported in the housing. The electric motor assembly includes a stator core and a circuit board proximate an end of the stator core. The circuit board includes a heat-generating component facing away from the stator core. The electric motor assembly also includes an end cap coupled to the stator core and in thermal contact with the heat-generating component as a heat sink to remove thermal energy from the heat-generating component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Brent N. Gregorich, Michael Romano, Justin Clack, Ronald C. McCurry, Julia H. Moylan
  • Publication number: 20190131751
    Abstract: A ceiling fan includes a fan assembly having a motor housing, a motor positioned within the motor housing and including a drive shaft that defines an axis of rotation, a fan operable to be rotated by the motor, and a first electrical terminal electrically coupled to the motor. The ceiling fan also includes a downrod having a first end adjacent a ceiling and a second end opposite the first end and an installation system coupled to the second end of the downrod. The installation system includes a mounting bracket and an electrical connector coupled to the mounting bracket. The electrical connector includes a rotating terminal with a second electrical terminal that couples to the first electrical terminal to couple the fan assembly to the installation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Ronald C. McCurry, Anthony T. Tocco
  • Patent number: 10179383
    Abstract: A power tool including a power base and a tool head. The power base includes a trigger and a motor such that the trigger actuatable to drive the motor. The tool head is driven by the motor, and includes a lockout mechanism that inhibits actuation of the trigger in a locked. The lockout mechanism is manually rotatable from the locked position to an unlocked position in which the trigger is actuatable to drive the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: TECHTRONIC POWER TOOLS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: James A. Keith, Ronald C. McCurry
  • Publication number: 20150367471
    Abstract: A power tool including a power base and a tool head. The power base includes a trigger and a motor such that the trigger actuatable to drive the motor. The tool head is driven by the motor, and includes a lockout mechanism that inhibits actuation of the trigger in a locked. The lockout mechanism is manually rotatable from the locked position to an unlocked position in which the trigger is actuatable to drive the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: James A. Keith, Ronald C. McCurry
  • Patent number: 9186788
    Abstract: A power tool including a power base and a tool head. The power base includes a trigger and a motor such that the trigger actuatable to drive the motor. The tool head is driven by the motor, and includes a lockout mechanism that inhibits actuation of the trigger in a locked. The lockout mechanism is manually rotatable from the locked position to an unlocked position in which the trigger is actuatable to drive the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: James A. Keith, Ronald C. McCurry
  • Publication number: 20140131058
    Abstract: A power tool including a power base and a tool head. The power base includes a trigger and a motor such that the trigger actuatable to drive the motor. The tool head is driven by the motor, and includes a lockout mechanism that inhibits actuation of the trigger in a locked. The lockout mechanism is manually rotatable from the locked position to an unlocked position in which the trigger is actuatable to drive the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: TECHTRONIC POWER TOOLS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: James A. Keith, Ronald C. McCurry
  • Patent number: D683606
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: James A. Keith, Jr., Michael E. Buckner, Ronald C. McCurry
  • Patent number: D951051
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GP
    Inventors: Clinton C. Thackery, Douglas K. Ritterling, Ronald C. McCurry, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway
  • Patent number: D999611
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GP
    Inventors: Clinton C. Thackery, Douglas K. Ritterling, Ronald C. McCurry, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway