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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8174274 | Nailer with integrated stud finder A nailer incorporates an integrated stud finder for sensing when a stud is present. The nailer has a work contact element and a magazine for storing nails. The stud finder includes a sensor plate coupled to the work contact element of a nailer and a stud sensing cir... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8066205 | Pressure-siphon switch for pneumatic spray gun An apparatus for use with a paint container includes a nozzle and a housing. The nozzle receives paint from the container. The housing has a handle, an air inlet, and an air flow path configured to direct air from the inlet into the container. A valve body opens and... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8015997 | Valve for a pneumatic hand tool A valve body has a channel extending along an axis and an inlet port open to the channel. A sleeve, received about the valve body, overlies the inlet port and is rotatable about the axis relative the body. A nozzle projects radially outward from the sleeve. The nozz... | 09/13/2011 |
| D637211 | Compressor | 05/03/2011 |
| D636792 | Compressor | 04/26/2011 |
| D636409 | Compressor | 04/19/2011 |
| 7913889 | Automatic quick clear nose for nailer A fastener driving apparatus includes a motor with an output shaft. The motor is shiftable between a de-energized condition in which it can not be actuated to move the output shaft, and an energized condition in which it can be actuated to move the output shaft. The... | 03/29/2011 |
| D622739 | Compressor shroud | 08/31/2010 |
| D620500 | Inflator | 07/27/2010 |
| 7677476 | Extension pole apparatus An apparatus includes an extension pole, a hydraulic valve, and a handle containing the valve. The handle has a forward end portion configured to receive the extension pole in an installed position. The handle also has a pistol grip portion inclined from the forward... | 03/16/2010 |
| D611962 | Inflator | 03/16/2010 |
| D605920 | Nailer | 12/15/2009 |
| D605919 | Nailer | 12/15/2009 |
| D604200 | Inflator | 11/17/2009 |
| D601173 | Gauge | 09/29/2009 |
| 7556478 | Compressor control apparatus A control device is provided for use with a pneumatic pump for generating output pressure, a pressure sensor for indicating the level of the output pressure, and an input device for receiving a target pressure level input by a user. The control device is configured ... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7537027 | Valve with duel outlet ports An apparatus includes a valve body defining a chamber located on an axis. The chamber has axially upper and lower ends. The chamber further has upper and lower orifices located at the upper and lower ends through which air can exit the chamber. An upper plug is conf... | 05/26/2009 |
| D581483 | Spray gun | 11/25/2008 |
| D580514 | Spray gun | 11/11/2008 |
| 7431346 | Quick connect coupling A socket of a fluid coupling device includes a housing with a cavity centered on an axis. A pawl, attached to the housing, is pivotable about a pivot location relative to the housing, and has a catch section located axially outward from the pivot location. A spring ... | 10/07/2008 |
| D557898 | Tray | 12/25/2007 |
| D543361 | Tool case | 05/29/2007 |
| D542538 | Tool case | 05/15/2007 |
| 7207174 | Apparatus for use with pneumatic device A control valve assembly has a first chamber with a first port, a second chamber with a second port, and a first valve that is operative to open between the first and second chambers in response to elevated pneumatic pressure in the first chamber. A second valve is ... | 04/24/2007 |
| D536707 | Air compressor | 02/13/2007 |
| D536708 | Compressor | 02/13/2007 |
| 7176656 | Tool with battery pack A handheld tool has an attached position in which the tool is removably attached to a battery pack. The battery pack has an auxiliary battery and output terminals for outputting electricity from the auxiliary battery. The tool includes a load and a primary battery. ... | 02/13/2007 |
| D536348 | Compressor | 02/06/2007 |
| D536007 | Air compressor | 01/30/2007 |
| D534698 | Container for a spray lance | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153418 | Artificial pond An artificial pond having a motor pump unit with a brushless permanent magnet synchronous alternating current motor that is wound for operation on an alternating current voltage not greater than fifteen volts, and a step down transformer that converts 120 volts AC t... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7140598 | Freefall windlass with governor A freefall-type windlass includes appropriate gearing for moving the windlass spool in a retrieve direction to wrap anchor cable thereabout or to permit the anchor to drop by gravity thereby unwrapping the anchor cable from the spool. A governor gear is incorporated... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7140179 | Valve An apparatus comprises a valve body having a cylindrical bore centered on an axis. A cylindrical core extends axially within the bore and is fixed relative to the valve body. A sleeve within the bore extends circumferentially about the core and is rotatable about th... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7126084 | Welder A portable welder includes a welder housing. The housing has front and rear vertical end surfaces and left and right side surfaces. The housing further has a horizontal top surface extending forward from the rear surface. An inclined surface faces upward and forward... | 10/24/2006 |
| D528297 | Carrying tray | 09/19/2006 |
| D526781 | Carrying case with removable tray | 08/22/2006 |
| D525847 | Portion of an electric drill | 08/01/2006 |
| D525432 | Carrying case | 07/25/2006 |
| D524999 | Spray lance and container | 07/11/2006 |
| 7066406 | Paint sprayer A paint sprayer for spraying a fluid comprises a housing that houses a motor, a pump, and a fluid passage. A handle is coupled to the housing and a paint cup is coupled to the handle for storage of a fluid. The handle is positioned between the housing and the paint ... | 06/27/2006 |
