Patents by Inventor Thomas Parel
Thomas Parel 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: 10525578Abstract: A power tool includes a tool handle and a tool head. The tool handle includes a housing having a grip portion and defining a longitudinal axis, a motor disposed within the housing and including a drive shaft having an axis of rotation substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, a trigger positioned adjacent the grip portion for selectively activating the motor, and a handle interface. The tool head is selectively coupleable to the tool handle and includes a head interface for coupling with the handle interface of the tool handle, a transmission driven by the drive shaft of the motor when the tool head is coupled to the tool handle, and an output member coupled to the transmission. The output member defines an axis generally perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the drive shaft.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2018Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: TECHTRONIC POWER TOOLS TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: Siu Yan Lau, Jason P. Whitmire, Jason Brandenburg, Thomas Parel, Taku Ohi
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Publication number: 20180215028Abstract: A power tool includes a tool handle and a tool head. The tool handle includes a housing having a grip portion and defining a longitudinal axis, a motor disposed within the housing and including a drive shaft having an axis of rotation substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, a trigger positioned adjacent the grip portion for selectively activating the motor, and a handle interface. The tool head is selectively coupleable to the tool handle and includes a head interface for coupling with the handle interface of the tool handle, a transmission driven by the drive shaft of the motor when the tool head is coupled to the tool handle, and an output member coupled to the transmission. The output member defines an axis generally perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the drive shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Siu Yan Lau, Jason P. Whitmire, Jason Brandenburg, Thomas Parel, Taku Ohi
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Patent number: 9931743Abstract: A power tool having a removable head, a motor, a trigger, and a trigger stop movable between first and second positions. In the second position the trigger is unlocked to permit activation of the motor. A linkage is coupled to the trigger stop and is positioned at a first radial distance from the first central axis. A plurality of actuators extend from the head and are positioned at a second radial distance substantially equal to the first radial distance. When the head is coupled to the handle in a first rotational orientation, one of the plurality of actuators engages the linkage to move the trigger stop to the second position, and when the head is coupled to the handle in a second rotational orientation different from the first rotational orientation, another one of the plurality of actuators engages the linkage to move the trigger stop to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2015Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: TECHTRONIC POWER TOOLS TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: Siu Yan Lau, Jason P. Whitmire, Jason Brandenburg, Thomas Parel, Taku Ohi
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Publication number: 20150306756Abstract: A power tool having a removable head, a motor, a trigger, and a trigger stop movable between first and second positions. In the second position the trigger is unlocked to permit activation of the motor. A linkage is coupled to the trigger stop and is positioned at a first radial distance from the first central axis. A plurality of actuators extend from the head and are positioned at a second radial distance substantially equal to the first radial distance. When the head is coupled to the handle in a first rotational orientation, one of the plurality of actuators engages the linkage to move the trigger stop to the second position, and when the head is coupled to the handle in a second rotational orientation different from the first rotational orientation, another one of the plurality of actuators engages the linkage to move the trigger stop to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: Siu Yan Lau, Jason P. Whitmire, Jason Brandenburg, Thomas Parel, Taku Ohi
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Patent number: 9085077Abstract: A power tool head is removably connectable to a power tool handle. The power tool head has an output for performing an operation on a work piece, and a housing having an inner surface defining a main cavity for receiving an interface of the power tool handle. The housing has an outer surface generally opposite the inner surface. The power tool head also has a first opening for selectively receiving a drive shaft for transferring rotation of the drive shaft to the output, the opening defining a central axis. The power tool head also has a pin extending substantially parallel to the central axis for depressing a trigger lock button, and a second opening extending from the inner surface to the outer surface in a direction generally radial with respect to the central axis for receiving a release member.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: Siu Yan Lau, Jason P. Whitmire, Jason Brandenburg, Thomas Parel, Taku Ohi
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Patent number: 8899145Abstract: A tool for removing an interchangeable cooking insert from a grill has a handle end and an engagement end. A handle extends from the handle end toward the engagement end. A support arm extends from the handle toward the engagement end. The support arm has a first lateral edge defining a first lifting hook and a second lateral edge defining a second lifting hook. The first lifting hook and second lifting hook are configured to engage a portion of the cooking insert. A support pin extends across the support arm between the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge. A latch member is pivotally coupled to one of the support arm and the handle. The latch member includes a first end selectively engageable with a portion of the cooking insert and a second end extending through the handle for actuation of the latching member by a user.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: Ryan T. Harrison, Thomas Parel, Robert Warren, Kenneth M. Brazell, Zachary Scott, Scott Kippes, Mark Huggins, Taku Ohi, Jason Porter Whitmire, Adam Clark, Robert McCracken, Christopher Clearman
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Publication number: 20140166327Abstract: A power tool head is removably connectable to a power tool handle. The power tool head has an output for performing an operation on a work piece, and a housing having an inner surface defining a main cavity for receiving an interface of the power tool handle. The housing has an outer surface generally opposite the inner surface. The power tool head also has a first opening for selectively receiving a drive shaft for transferring rotation of the drive shaft to the output, the opening defining a central axis. The power tool head also has a pin extending substantially parallel to the central axis for depressing a trigger lock button, and a second opening extending from the inner surface to the outer surface in a direction generally radial with respect to the central axis for receiving a release member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: Siu Yan Lau, Jason P. Whitmire, Jason Brandenburg, Thomas Parel, Taku Ohi
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Patent number: 8695725Abstract: A power tool handle is selectively connectable to a power tool head. The power tool handle includes a grip portion defining a longitudinal axis, and a motor housed within the handle and including a drive shaft driven by the motor, the drive shaft mounted for rotation within the handle and defining an axis of rotation substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the handle. The power tool handle also includes a trigger disposed proximate the grip portion for actuating the motor, and a button movable in a direction defining an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis to a first position when the tool head is coupled to the handle and to a second position when the tool head is removed from the handle. In the first position, the trigger can actuate the motor, and in the second position, the trigger is inhibited from actuating the motor.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: Siu Yan Lau, Jason P. Whitmire, Jason Brandenburg, Thomas Parel, Taku Ohi
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Publication number: 20130175067Abstract: An overmolded grip for a power tool having a size, a 3-dimensional shape, and certain material properties to aid the user in gripping a power tool or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventor: Thomas Parel
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Publication number: 20120192440Abstract: A power tool includes a housing, a motor supported by the housing and having an output shaft, a planetary transmission coupled to the output shaft and having an output carrier, a dual-eccentric scotch yoke mechanism coupled to the output carrier and drivable by the planetary transmission in response to rotation of the output shaft, and a blade coupled to the dual-eccentric scotch yoke mechanism for movement in a reciprocating manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Jesse J. Jerabek, Thomas Parel, Ronald C. McCurry, Taku Ohi, Ryan Harrison, Elton L. Watson
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Publication number: 20120192724Abstract: A tool for removing an interchangeable cooking insert from a grill has a handle end and an engagement end. A handle extends from the handle end toward the engagement end. A support arm extends from the handle toward the engagement end. The support arm has a first lateral edge defining a first lifting hook and a second lateral edge defining a second lifting hook. The first lifting hook and second lifting hook are configured to engage a portion of the cooking insert. A support pin extends across the support arm between the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge. A latch member is pivotally coupled to one of the support arm and the handle. The latch member includes a first end selectively engageable with a portion of the cooking insert and a second end extending through the handle for actuation of the latching member by a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Ryan T. Harrison, Thomas Parel, Robert Warren, Kenneth M. Brazell, Zachary Scott, Scott Kippes, Mark Huggins, Taku Ohi, Jason Porter Whitmire, Adam Clark, Robert McCracken, Christopher Clearman
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Patent number: 8167579Abstract: An air compressor assembly is disclosed. The air compressor assembly includes a substantially curved frame including a lower frame portion and an upper frame portion, a fluid tank carried by the lower frame portion, a compressor mechanism carried by the lower frame portion, and a storage bin including an engagement mechanism releasably coupled to the upper frame portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2008Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: Joseph Schultz, William Sadkowski, Andrew Camardella, Adam Gathers, Thomas Parel, Taku Ohi, Richard L. Strack, Christopher Scott Tennant
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Publication number: 20110272172Abstract: A power tool handle is selectively connectable to a power tool head. The power tool handle includes a grip portion defining a longitudinal axis, and a motor housed within the handle and including a drive shaft driven by the motor, the drive shaft mounted for rotation within the handle and defining an axis of rotation substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the handle. The power tool handle also includes a trigger disposed proximate the grip portion for actuating the motor, and a button movable in a direction defining an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis to a first position when the tool head is coupled to the handle and to a second position when the tool head is removed from the handle. In the first position, the trigger can actuate the motor, and in the second position, the trigger is inhibited from actuating the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2010Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Siu Yan Lau, Jason P. Whitmire, Jason Brandenburg, Thomas Parel, Taku Ohi
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Patent number: D623601Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2009Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: Ryan Harrison, Taku Ohi, Thomas Parel
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Patent number: D626395Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: Siu Yan Lau, Taku Ohi, Thomas Parel
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Patent number: D626398Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: Sin Yan Lau, Taku Ohi, Thomas Parel
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Patent number: D671363Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: Thomas Parel, Zach Scott, Scott Kippes, Adam Clark
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Patent number: D671364Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: Thomas Parel, Zach Scott, Scott Kippes, Adam Clark
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Patent number: D681394Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2012Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology LimitedInventors: Thomas Parel, Zach Scott, Scott Kippes, Adam Clark
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Patent number: D853813Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: TTI (MACAO COMMERCIAL OFFSHORE) LIMITEDInventors: Eric Lagman, Thomas Parel, James Patton, Taku Ohi, Denis Fauteux, Raymond Lee, Joe Zhao, J G Zhao, Jason Lishengping