Patents by Inventor Shelby K. Starks

Shelby K. Starks 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).

  • Cordless welding machine and plasma cutter
    Patent number: 9533367
    Abstract: A cordless welding machine includes first and second batteries being connected in parallel, a ground clamp connected to the first and second batteries, and a first welding electrode connected to the first and second batteries. The batteries providing a current output of at least about 40 amps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Carrier, Geoffrey S. Howard, Shelby K. Starks, David A. Goldman
  • Adapter for cordless power tools
    Patent number: 9415499
    Abstract: An electrical combination including a power tool, charger and an adapter separate from and connectable between the battery and the tool housing or battery charger to support the battery on the tool housing or the battery charger, the adapter having adapter leads for electrically coupling the battery to the power tool or the battery charger, the adapter having a mechanical lockout for allowing an electrical coupling between the adapter and the power tool while preventing an electrical coupling between the adapter and the battery charger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Daniele C. Brotto, Bhanuprasad V. Gorti, Daniel J. White, Shelby K. Starks, Geoffrey S. Howard, Allen K. Brelsford, Jeffrey Francis, Jeffrey Norris, Andrew E. Seman, Jr., David A. Carrier, Danh T. Trinh
  • Battery Powered Winch
    Publication number: 20130048929
    Abstract: A portable winch assembly includes a winch mechanism connected to a support structure adapted to be manually transportable. A battery pack is releasably coupled to a remote control unit. The remote control unit is operated to control the winch mechanism. The battery pack and the remote control unit can be electrically connected to the winch mechanism by a flexible power cable, or the battery pack can be mounted with the winch mechanism and a wireless remote control unit can be used to operate the winch mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Shelby K. Starks, David A. Carrier, Daniel J. White, Daniel N. Lopano, James B. Watson, Lauren M. Wenchel, David A. Goldman, Maurice L. LaPointe, Daniele C. Brotto, Gabriel E. Concari, William J. Robinson
  • Adapter For Cordless Power Tools
    Publication number: 20120302101
    Abstract: An electrical combination including a power tool, charger and an adapter separate from and connectable between the battery and the tool housing or battery charger to support the battery on the tool housing or the battery charger, the adapter having adapter leads for electrically coupling the battery to the power tool or the battery charger, the adapter having a mechanical lockout for allowing an electrical coupling between the adapter and the power tool while preventing an electrical coupling between the adapter and the battery charger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Daniele C. Brotto, Bhanuprasad V. Gorti, Daniel J. White, Shelby K. Starks, Geoffrey S. Howard, Allen K. Brelsford, Jeffrey Francis, Jeffrey Norris, Andrew E. Seman, JR., David A. Carrier, Danh T. Trinh
  • Battery powered winch
    Patent number: 8006958
    Abstract: A portable winch assembly includes a winch mechanism connected to a support structure adapted to be manually transportable. A battery pack is releasably coupled to a remote control unit. The remote control unit is operated to control the winch mechanism. The battery pack and the remote control unit can be electrically connected to the winch mechanism by a flexible power cable, or the battery pack can be mounted with the winch mechanism and a wireless remote control unit can be used to operate the winch mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Shelby K. Starks, David A. Carrier, Daniel J. White, Daniel N. Lopano, James B. Watson, Lauren M. Wenchel, David A. Goldman, Maurice L. LaPointe, Daniele C. Brotto, Gabriel E. Concari, William J. Robinson
  • Adapter for cordless power tools
    Publication number: 20080311795
    Abstract: An electrical combination including a power tool, charger and an adapter separate from and connectable between the battery and the tool housing or battery charger to support the battery on the tool housing or the battery charger, the adapter having adapter leads for electrically coupling the battery to the power tool or the battery charger, the adapter having a mechanical lockout for allowing an electrical coupling between the adapter and the power tool while preventing an electrical coupling between the adapter and the battery charger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Daniele C. Brotto, Bhanuprasad V. Gorti, Daniel J. White, Shelby K. Starks, Geoffrey S. Howard, Allen K. Brelsford, Jeffrey Francis, Jeffrey Norris, Andrew E. Seman, JR., David A. Carrier, Danh T. Trinh
  • Battery powered winch
    Publication number: 20080224110
    Abstract: A portable winch assembly includes a winch mechanism connected to a support structure adapted to be manually transportable. A battery pack is releasably coupled to a remote control unit. The remote control unit is operated to control the winch mechanism. The battery pack and the remote control unit can be electrically connected to the winch mechanism by a flexible power cable, or the battery pack can be mounted with the winch mechanism and a wireless remote control unit can be used to operate the winch mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Shelby K. Starks, David A. Carrier, Daniel J. White, Daniel N. Lopano, James B. Watson, Lauren M. Wenchel, David A. Goldman, Maurice L. LaPointe, Daniele C. Brotto, Gabriel E. Concari, William J. Robinson
  • Cordless Welding Machines
    Publication number: 20070257084
    Abstract: A cordless welding machine includes first and second batteries being connected in parallel, a ground clamp connected to the first and second batteries, and a first welding electrode connected to the first and second batteries. The batteries providing a current output of at least about 40 amps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: David A. Carrier, Geoffrey S. Howard, Shelby K. Starks, David A. Goldman