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).
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Patent number: 11772224Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 11, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GPInventors: Ronald C. McCurry, Adam Gathers, Kyle B. Yeomans, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, Brandon L. Hicks, Jesse J. Jerabek, Nicholas S. Norton
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Publication number: 20230198067Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2021Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventor: Ronald C. McCurry
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Publication number: 20230173707Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2023Publication date: June 8, 2023Inventor: Ronald C. McCurry
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Patent number: 11613040Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 2, 2021Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GPInventor: Ronald C. McCurry
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Publication number: 20220193856Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Ronald C. McCurry, Adam Gathers, Kyle B. Yeomans, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, Brandon L. Hicks, Jesse J. Jerabek, Nicholas S. Norton
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Publication number: 20220184843Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2021Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventor: Ronald C. McCurry
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Patent number: 11298793Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 19, 2021Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GPInventors: Ronald C. McCurry, Adam Gathers, Kyle B. Yeomans, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, Brandon L. Hicks, Jesse J. Jerabek, Nicholas S. Norton
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Publication number: 20210331284Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Ronald C. McCurry, Adam Gathers, Kyle B. Yeomans, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, Brandon L. Hicks, Jesse J. Jerabek, Nicholas S. Norton
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Publication number: 20210205905Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2020Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Clinton C. Thackery, Douglas K. Ritterling, Ronald C. McCurry, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway
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Patent number: 11027392Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 27, 2020Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GPInventors: Ronald C. McCurry, Adam Gathers, Kyle B. Yeomans, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway, Brandon L. Hicks, Jesse J. Jerabek, Nicholas S. Norton
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Patent number: 10998797Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: TTI (MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE) LIMITEDInventors: Brent N. Gregorich, Michael Romano, Justin Clack, Ronald C. McCurry, Julia H. Moylan
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Publication number: 20190190351Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2017Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Brent N. Gregorich, Michael Romano, Justin Clack, Ronald C. McCurry, Julia H. Moylan
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Publication number: 20190131751Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Ronald C. McCurry, Anthony T. Tocco
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Patent number: 10179383Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: TECHTRONIC POWER TOOLS TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: James A. Keith, Ronald C. McCurry
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Publication number: 20150367471Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: James A. Keith, Ronald C. McCurry
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Patent number: 9186788Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 15, 2012Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: James A. Keith, Ronald C. McCurry
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Publication number: 20140131058Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: TECHTRONIC POWER TOOLS TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: James A. Keith, Ronald C. McCurry
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Patent number: D683606Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2011Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: James A. Keith, Jr., Michael E. Buckner, Ronald C. McCurry
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Patent number: D951051Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: TECHTRONIC CORDLESS GPInventors: Clinton C. Thackery, Douglas K. Ritterling, Ronald C. McCurry, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway
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Patent number: D999611Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Techtronic Cordless GPInventors: Clinton C. Thackery, Douglas K. Ritterling, Ronald C. McCurry, Brian D. Mertel, M. Grayson Jacoway