Patents by Inventor Warren Ceroll
Warren Ceroll 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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Publication number: 20100058908Abstract: A table saw guard assembly for guarding a blade on a table saw is provided. The table saw guard assembly includes a support structure and a hood assembly including at least one of a front curtain, first side curtain, second side curtain and top curtain, wherein each of said curtains are independently moveable and/or removable from the hood assembly. Furthermore, a table saw guard assembly is provided including a quick release mechanism for connecting the hood assembly to the support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Michael L. O'banion, Warren A. Ceroll, James R. Parks, Robert Alan Berry, Robert P. Welsh, Daniel Puzio, Michael L. Agronin, Philip T. Miller, Robert J. Opsitos, JR., Andrew E. Seman, JR., John K. Horky, James P. Bascom, Todd J. Huston, Matthew C. Webster, Adan Ayala
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Patent number: 7665393Abstract: A table saw guard assembly for guarding a blade on a table saw is provided. The table saw guard assembly includes a support structure and a hood assembly including at least one of a front curtain, first side curtain, second side curtain and top curtain, wherein each of said curtains are independently moveable and/or removable from the hood assembly. Furthermore, a table saw guard assembly is provided including a quick release mechanism for connecting the hood assembly to the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2004Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Michael L. O'Banion, Warren A. Ceroll, James R. Parks, Robert Alan Berry, Robert P. Welsh, Daniel Puzio, Michael L. Agronin, Philip T. Miller, Robert J. Opsitos, Jr., Andrew E. Seman, Jr., John K. Horky, James P. Bascom, Todd J. Huston, Matthew C. Webster, Adan Ayala
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Patent number: 7644930Abstract: A tool chuck may include an input shaft. A chuck actuating shaft may be mounted for rotation on the input shaft. A chuck actuating screw may be screw coupled to the chuck actuating shaft. A spring may be interposed between the chuck actuating shaft and the input shaft. Upon tightening the tool chuck, the spring may be compressed to provide force against the chuck actuating screw.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2006Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Daniel Puzio, Robert S. Gehret, Warren A. Ceroll, Craig A. Schell, Richard J. Heavel
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Publication number: 20090260495Abstract: A workpiece adjusting mechanism for a miter saw is provided. The workpiece adjusting mechanism may include: a table for supporting a workpiece to be cut by the miter saw; an engager for engaging the workpiece, the engager configured to move the workpiece with respect to the table; and an actuator configured to control the engager to move the workpiece with respect to the table.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Opsitos, JR., Warren A. Ceroll, James P. Bascom, Rick J. Heavel, Craig A. Schell, Robert S. Gehret
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Patent number: 7588095Abstract: Provided are various embodiments of structures that may utilized in a power driver, particularly in a power driver having an optional reciprocating “hammer” action, that may be utilized for retaining an outer bearing during driver assembly and during subsequent operation of the power driver. In particular, the disclosed structures provide one or more surfaces, particularly inner peripheral surfaces, that limit the outward axial movement of the bearing. These structures may include combinations of surfaces defined by retaining members including, for example, one or more flanges, clips and threaded members, an input shaft, biasing mechanisms, typically a spring or other resilient structure, and chuck shield assemblies for positioning the outer bearing within the power driver.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2006Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Daniel Puzio, Robert S. Gehret, Warren A. Ceroll, Craig Alan Schell
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Patent number: 7588398Abstract: A power driver may include a housing, a tool chuck and a power take off mechanism. The tool chuck may have an input shaft mounted for rotation on the housing. The input shaft may support chuck jaws. A chuck actuating shaft may be mounted for rotation on the input shaft. The power take off mechanism may be connected to the tool chuck. The power take off mechanism may be adjustable into a DRILL DRIVE MODE to rotationally drive the input shaft and the chuck actuating shaft together as a unit, and a CHUCK MODE to rotationally drive the chuck actuating shaft relative to the input shaft. The power take off mechanism may be internal of the housing. The power take off mechanism in the CHUCK MODE may rotationally fix the input shaft to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2006Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Daniel Puzio, Craig A. Schell, Robert S. Gehret, Richard J. Heavel, Warren A. Ceroll, Stephen A. Debelius
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Patent number: 7520512Abstract: A drill chuck with an impacting structure that may be selectively employed to drive the jaws of the chuck into further engagement with or out of engagement with a bit. The chuck is configured so as to be capable of generating relatively high torques in a loosening direction so as to ensure that the bit can be removed from the jaws of the chuck.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2006Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: David C. Campbell, Warren A. Ceroll, Daniel Puzio
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Publication number: 20090004908Abstract: A power tool having a housing, a motor disposed in the housing, a power cord connected to the motor, and a cord protector operably engaging the power cord. The cord protector comprising at least one elastically-deformable biasing member engaging the power cord and exerting a biasing force upon the power cord in response to a load being applied to the power cord and recovering to an initial position in response to removal of the load.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: WARREN A. CEROLL, Daniel Puzio, Robert Gehret, Richard C. Nickels, JR.
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Patent number: 7455003Abstract: A tile saw includes a base, a frame, adjacent first and second rails disposed on the frame, and a table slidingly disposed on the first rail. The table has a bottom surface and an upper surface for supporting a workpiece. The second rail a bottom surface and an upper surface that faces the bottom surface of the table. First and second bearings are disposed on a first shaft connected to the table. The first bearing is disposed on the first rail, and the second bearing is disposed on the bottom surface of the second rail. The frame includes a support assembly and a saw assembly with a motor and cutting wheel. The motor and cutting wheel are supported by an arm so that the cutting wheel hangs above the upper surface of the table. The first rail and the second rail are positioned on one side of the cutting wheel.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2005Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Gregg L. Sheddy, James D. Schroeder, Peter Chaikowsky, Darren B. Moss, Warren A. Ceroll, Stuart J. Wright, William D. Spencer, Jiangang Zhao, William S. Taylor, Frank A. Mannarino
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Publication number: 20080257328Abstract: A tile saw includes a base, a frame assembly disposed on the base, a first rail disposed on the frame assembly, the first rail having a longitudinal axis, a table slidingly disposed on the first rail, a support assembly disposed on the base, a saw assembly supported by the support assembly, the saw assembly comprising a motor, a cutting wheel driven by the motor, the saw assembly being pivotable about a horizontal axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, and a switch electrically connected to the motor and disposed on the support assembly so that, when the motor assembly is pivoted about the horizontal axis, the switch remains stationary.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2007Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Gregg L. Sheddy, James D. Schroeder, Peter Chaikowsky, Darren B. Moss, Warren A. Ceroll, Stuart J. Wright, William D. Spencer, Jiangang Zhao, William S. Taylor, Frank A. Mannarino
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Patent number: 7373863Abstract: A sensing mechanism (12) for detecting user contact with an active portion (26) of the power tool (10) is provided. In addition, a safety mechanism (14) for preventing prolonged user contact with the active portion (26) of a power tool (10) is provided. The safety mechanism (14) is configured to actuate upon receipt of a signal from the sensing mechanism (12). According to a first aspect, the safety mechanism (14) is arranged to rapidly displace the active portion (26) away from a user extremity. Alternatively, according to a second aspect, the safety mechanism (14) is arranged to rapidly urge an extremity of the user away from the active portion (26) of the power tool (10).Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2004Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Michael O'Banion, Warren A. Ceroll, Matthew Webster
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Publication number: 20080078470Abstract: A sensing mechanism (12) for detecting user contact with an active portion (26) of the power tool (10) is provided. In addition, a safety mechanism (14) for preventing prolonged user contact with the active portion (26) of a power tool (10) is provided. The safety mechanism (14) is configured to actuate upon receipt of a signal from the sensing mechanism (12). According to a first aspect, the safety mechanism (14) is arranged to rapidly displace the active portion (26) away from a user extremity. Alternatively, according to a second aspect, the safety mechanism (14) is arranged to rapidly urge an extremity of the user away from the active portion (26) of the power tool (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: Michael O'Branion, David Carrier, Adan Ayala, Michael Baron, James Bascom, Frederick Bean, Mark Brunson, Warren Ceroll, Peter Chaikowsky, David Doss, Robert Gehret, John Horky, Daryl Meredith, Philip Miller, William Stumpf, Matthew Webster, Qiang Zhang
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Patent number: 7328904Abstract: A chuck for a drill/driver. The chuck can include an input shaft having a cavity, a chuck actuating shaft and a chuck actuating screw. The chuck actuating shaft can be received in the cavity and can be rotatable about a chuck axis. The chuck actuating shaft can have a threaded aperture. The chuck actuating screw can have a threaded portion that is threadably engaged to the threaded aperture. The jaws can be received in the cavity and can engage the input shaft. The jaws can be coupled to the chuck actuating screw such that rotation of the chuck actuating shaft relative to the chuck actuating screw translates the jaws so that the jaws converge toward or diverge from the chuck axis. The chuck further includes a device coupled to at least one of the chuck actuating screw, the chuck actuating shaft and the input shaft for limiting elastic elongation of the chuck actuating screw in an axial direction when the jaws are positioned in a fully opened condition.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2006Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Craig A Schell, Daniel Puzio, Robert S Gehret, Richard J Heavel, Warren A Ceroll, Stephen A Debelius
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Patent number: 7328639Abstract: A tile saw includes a base, a frame assembly disposed on the base, a first rail disposed on the frame assembly, the first rail having a longitudinal axis, a table slidingly disposed on the first rail, a support assembly disposed on the base, a saw assembly supported by the support assembly, the saw assembly including a motor, a cutting wheel driven by the motor, the saw assembly being pivotable about a horizontal axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, and a switch electrically connected to the motor and disposed on the support assembly so that, when the motor assembly is pivoted about the horizontal axis, the switch remains stationary.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2005Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Gregg L. Sheddy, James D. Schroeder, Peter Chaikowsky, Darren B. Moss, Warren A. Ceroll, Stuart J. Wright, William D. Spencer, Jiangang Zhao, William S. Taylor, Frank A. Mannarino
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Patent number: 7314097Abstract: A hammer drill/driver with a motor having an output member, a planetary transmission, a clutch assembly and a clutch bypass. The planetary transmission, which includes a ring gear, receives rotary power from the output member and produces a rotary output. The clutch assembly has a clutch profile, which is coupled to the ring gear, and a first pin assembly having a first follower, a first pin member and a first spring that biases the first follower into contact with the clutch profile. The clutch bypass has a bypass profile, which is coupled to the ring gear, and second pin assembly having a second follower, a second pin member, a second spring, which biases the second follower away from the bypass profile, and a third spring, which biases the second follower away from the second pin member. A method for operation of a hammer drill/driver is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2005Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Cheryl Jenner, Stephen A. Debelius, Craig A. Schell, Daniel Puzio, Warren A. Ceroll, Robert S. Gehret, James B. Watson, Charles E. Yocum, Christopher M. Brock, Michael D. Zalobsky
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Publication number: 20070295179Abstract: A saw includes a base, a frame assembly disposed on the base, a first rail disposed on the frame assembly, and a table slidingly disposed on the first rail. The table has an upper surface for supporting a workpiece. A support assembly is disposed on the frame. A saw assembly is supported by the support assembly. The saw assembly includes a motor, a cutting wheel driven by the motor, a guard portion covering an upper portion of the cutting wheel, and a fluid delivery assembly configured to direct fluid toward the cutting wheel. The fluid assembly includes a flexible nozzle with a hole. The nozzle is configured to direct airflow created by the cutting wheel away from the hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2007Publication date: December 27, 2007Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Gregg Sheddy, James Schroeder, Peter Chalkowsky, Darren Moss, Warren Ceroll, Stuart Wright, William Spencer, Jiangang Zhao, William Taylor, Frank Mannarino
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Patent number: 7308844Abstract: A tile saw includes a base, a frame assembly disposed on the base, a first rail disposed on the frame assembly, the first rail having a longitudinal axis, a table slidingly disposed on the first rail, a support assembly disposed on the base, a saw assembly supported by the support assembly, the saw assembly including a motor, a cutting wheel driven by the motor, the saw assembly being pivotable about a horizontal axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, and a switch electrically connected to the motor and disposed on the support assembly so that, when the motor assembly is pivoted about the horizontal axis, the switch remains stationary.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2005Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Gregg L. Sheddy, James D. Schroeder, Peter Chaikowsky, Darren B. Moss, Warren A. Ceroll, Stuart J. Wright, William D. Spencer, Jiangang Zhao, William S. Taylor, Frank A. Mannarino
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Patent number: D559873Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Stuart J. Wright, Daniel L. Lopano, Gregg L. Sheddy, Peter Chaikowsky, James D. Schroeder, Warren A. Ceroll, Darren B. Moss
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Patent number: D571830Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2007Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Stuart J. Wright, Daniel N. Lopano, Gregg L. Sheddy, Peter Chalkowsky, James D. Schroeder, Warren A. Ceroll, Darren B. Moss
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Patent number: D574024Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2006Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Warren A. Ceroll, Robert S. Gehret, Daniel Puzio, Frederick R. Bean, Michael L. O'Banion, David A. Porter, Daniel A. Ferrara, Jr.