Patents by Inventor Ryan Klee
Ryan Klee 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: 10978746Abstract: A battery pack and transport coupler for enabling the battery pack to reduce the pack power capacity. The battery pack include at least two strings of battery cells and a coupler provided at least partially inside the housing. The coupler is moveable between a first position, which causes the string of battery cells to be electrically connected inside the housing, and a second position, which causes the strings of battery cells to be electrically disconnected inside the housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2020Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White, Daniel Fitzgerald, Ryan Klee
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Patent number: 10840559Abstract: A battery pack and transport coupler for enabling the battery pack to reduce the pack power capacity. The battery pack include a plurality of strings of battery cells and a switching network for coupling and decoupling the strings of battery cells from each other. When the plurality of strings of battery cells are coupled together in a default configuration the transport coupler includes a decoupler for decoupling the strings of battery cells and when the plurality of strings of battery cells are not coupled together in a default configuration the transport coupler includes a coupler for coupling the strings of battery cells for operation with an electronic device such as a power tool.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2016Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White, Daniel Fitzgerald, Ryan Klee
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Publication number: 20200343596Abstract: A battery pack and transport coupler for enabling the battery pack to reduce the pack power capacity. The battery pack include at least two strings of battery cells and a coupler provided at least partially inside the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Matthew J. VELDERMAN, Daniel J. White, Daniel Fitzgerald, Ryan Klee
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Publication number: 20200335834Abstract: A battery pack and transport coupler for enabling the battery pack to reduce the pack power capacity. The battery pack include at least two strings of battery cells and a coupler provided at least partially inside the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Matthew J. VELDERMAN, Daniel J. White, Daniel Fitzgerald, Ryan Klee
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Patent number: 10608574Abstract: A first battery pack that is switchable between a first configuration having a first rated output voltage that corresponds to a first power tool rated operating voltage such that the first battery pack enables operation of the first power tool, and a second configuration having a second rated output voltage that corresponds to a second power tool rated operating voltage such that the first battery pack enables operation of the second power tool.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Black and Decker, Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Michael Varipatis, Andrew E. Seman, Nathan J. Osborne, Ryan Klee, Bhanuprasad Gorti
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Patent number: 10483506Abstract: The present invention includes a battery pack for a cordless power tool including a plastic housing including a mechanical interface for mechanically coupling the battery pack to a corresponding mechanical interface of a cordless power tool. The mechanical interface includes a rail, a groove and a sliding surface. The battery pack also includes a bracket encased within the plastic housing wherein the bracket includes a first portion positioned within the rail of the mechanical interface.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Klee, Michael W. Roberts, Nathan J. Osborne, Gene Stidham, Nicholas J. Garibaldi
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Publication number: 20190058435Abstract: A first battery pack that is switchable between a first configuration having a first rated output voltage that corresponds to a first power tool rated operating voltage such that the first battery pack enables operation of the first power tool, and a second configuration having a second rated output voltage that corresponds to a second power tool rated operating voltage such that the first battery pack enables operation of the second power tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Michael Varipatis, Andrew E. Seman, Nathan J. Osborne, Ryan Klee, Bhanuprasad Gorti
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Patent number: 10193111Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a convertible battery pack having an improved switching circuit. The switching circuit includes a converter element having a plurality of contacts positioned in the converter element such that as the converter element slides within the battery pack the contacts move from a first position to engage a first set of contact pads to a second position to engage a second set of contact pads. The converter element includes a pair of springs for each of the plurality of contacts that force the contacts into engagement with the contact pads but also allow the contacts to adjust for imperfections in the contact pad surface or the manufacturing tolerances of the contact pads or a support board that holds the contact pads.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Michael Varipatis, Nathan J. Osborne, Ryan Klee, Brian E. Friedman
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Publication number: 20180331335Abstract: The present invention includes a battery pack for a cordless power tool including a plastic housing including a mechanical interface for mechanically coupling the battery pack to a corresponding mechanical interface of a cordless power tool. The mechanical interface includes a rail, a groove and a sliding surface. The battery pack also includes a bracket encased within the plastic housing wherein the bracket includes a first portion positioned within the rail of the mechanical interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Ryan KLEE, Michael W. ROBERTS, Nathan J. OSBORNE, Gene STIDHAM, Nicholas J. Garibaldi
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Patent number: 10056582Abstract: A power tool system includes a first power tool having a first power tool rated voltage, a second power tool having a second power tool rated voltage that is different from the first power tool rated voltage, and a first battery pack coupleable to the first power tool and to the second power tool. The first battery pack is switchable between a first configuration having a first battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the first power tool rated voltage such that the first battery pack enables operation of the first power tool, and a second configuration having a convertible battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the second power tool rated voltage such that the battery pack enables operation of the second power tool.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Michael Varipatis, Andrew E. Seman, Jr., Nathan J. Osborne, Ryan Klee, Bhanuprasad Gorti
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Patent number: 9893384Abstract: A battery pack and transport coupler for enabling the battery pack to reduce the pack power capacity. The battery pack include a plurality of strings of battery cells and a switching network for coupling and decoupling the strings of battery cells from each other. When the plurality of strings of battery cells are coupled together in a default configuration the transport coupler includes a decoupler for decoupling the strings of battery cells and when the plurality of strings of battery cells are not coupled together in a default configuration the transport coupler includes a coupler for coupling the strings of battery cells for operation with an electronic device such as a power tool.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2015Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White, Daniel Fitzgerald, Ryan Klee
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Publication number: 20170373288Abstract: The present invention includes a battery pack for a cordless power tool including a plastic housing including a mechanical interface for mechanically coupling the battery pack to a corresponding mechanical interface of a cordless power tool. The mechanical interface includes a rail, a groove and a sliding surface. The battery pack also includes a bracket encased within the plastic housing wherein the bracket includes a first portion positioned within the rail of the mechanical interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Ryan KLEE, Michael W. ROBERTS, Nathan J. OSBORNE, Gene STIDHAM
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Publication number: 20170365826Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a battery pack including a printed circuit board populated with a variety of components. The printed circuit board is partially encapsulated with a low pressure molded material to form at least a portion of a potting boat. The potting boat is filled with an encapsulating material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Michael VARIPATIS, Nathan J. OSBORNE, Alfred M. IRUNGU, Ryan KLEE, Nicholas J. GARIBALDI, William T. LUNSFORD, V, Nathan J. CRUISE
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Publication number: 20170338452Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a convertible battery pack having an improved switching circuit. The switching circuit includes a converter element having a plurality of contacts positioned in the converter element such that as the converter element slides within the battery pack the contacts move from a first position to engage a first set of contact pads to a second position to engage a second set of contact pads. The converter element includes a pair of springs for each of the plurality of contacts that force the contacts into engagement with the contact pads but also allow the contacts to adjust for imperfections in the contact pad surface or the manufacturing tolerances of the contact pads or a support board that holds the contact pads.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Michael Varipatis, Nathan J. Osborne, Ryan Klee, Brian E. Friedman
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Publication number: 20170104243Abstract: A battery pack and transport coupler for enabling the battery pack to reduce the pack power capacity. The battery pack include a plurality of strings of battery cells and a switching network for coupling and decoupling the strings of battery cells from each other. When the plurality of strings of battery cells are coupled together in a default configuration the transport coupler includes a decoupler for decoupling the strings of battery cells and when the plurality of strings of battery cells are not coupled together in a default configuration the transport coupler includes a coupler for coupling the strings of battery cells for operation with an electronic device such as a power tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White, Daniel Fitzgerald, Ryan Klee
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Publication number: 20160336558Abstract: A power tool system includes a first power tool having a first power tool rated voltage, a second power tool having a second power tool rated voltage that is different from the first power tool rated voltage, and a first battery pack coupleable to the first power tool and to the second power tool. The first battery pack is switchable between a first configuration having a first battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the first power tool rated voltage such that the first battery pack enables operation of the first power tool, and a second configuration having a convertible battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the second power tool rated voltage such that the battery pack enables operation of the second power tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Michael Varipatis, Andrew E. Seman, JR., Nathan J. Osborne, Ryan Klee, Bhanuprasad Gorti
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Publication number: 20160126533Abstract: A battery pack and transport coupler for enabling the battery pack to reduce the pack power capacity. The battery pack include a plurality of strings of battery cells and a switching network for coupling and decoupling the strings of battery cells from each other. When the plurality of strings of battery cells are coupled together in a default configuration the transport coupler includes a decoupler for decoupling the strings of battery cells and when the plurality of strings of battery cells are not coupled together in a default configuration the transport coupler includes a coupler for coupling the strings of battery cells for operation with an electronic device such as a power tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2015Publication date: May 5, 2016Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Matthew J. Velderman, Daniel J. White, Daniel Fitzgerald, Ryan Klee
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Publication number: 20160020443Abstract: A power tool system includes a first power tool having a first power tool rated voltage, a second power tool having a second power tool rated voltage that is different from the first power tool rated voltage, and a first battery pack coupleable to the first power tool and to the second power tool. The first battery pack is switchable between a first configuration having a first battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the first power tool rated voltage such that the first battery pack enables operation of the first power tool, and a second configuration having a convertible battery pack rated voltage that corresponds to the second power tool rated voltage such that the battery pack enables operation of the second power tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Daniel J. White, Matthew J. Velderman, Michael Varipatis, John C. Vanko, Andrew E. Seman, JR., Michael Roberts, Nathan J. Osborne, Ryan Klee, Alfred M. Irungu, Tal Gottesman, Bhanuprasad Gorti, Philip Gilde, Nicholas J. Garibaldi, Brian E. Friedman, Michael K. Forster, John D. Cox
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Patent number: D887981Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Michael W. Roberts, Ryan Klee, Michael Varipatis, Christopher R. Held, Gabriel E. Concari, Abhisheka Moturu