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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D593488 | Rechargeable battery | 06/02/2009 |
| 7496460 | Energy source monitoring and control system for power tools An energy source monitoring system evaluates the state of an energy source and responsively controls a power tool or other device. The energy source may be a power tool battery pack that includes multiple individual battery packs connected in series. The energy sour... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7481608 | Rotatable chuck A chuck is provided with a body, a plurality of jaws and an adjustment ring. The adjustment ring is threadably engaged with the jaws. When the adjustment ring is rotated in one direction, the jaws tighten by moving closer to each other. When the adjustment ring is r... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7478979 | Rotatable chuck A chuck is provided with a body, a plurality of jaws and an adjustment ring. The adjustment ring is threadably engaged with the jaws. When the adjustment ring is rotated in one direction, the jaws tighten by moving closer to each other. When the adjustment ring is r... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7455091 | Convertible hood assembly for a planer A hood assembly for converting a surface planer between at least two operative modes for expelling chips removed from a workpiece being planed is provided. The hood assembly includes a manifold that is releasably attachable to the carriage assembly. The hood assembl... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7410007 | Impact rotary tool with drill mode An impact rotary tool is provided that is switchable between an impact mode where the tool delivers an impacting torque on an output tool and a drill mode where the driver delivers a smooth output on an output tool. The impact rotary tool includes an impact mechanis... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7398719 | Miter saw having a light beam alignment system A table saw such as a chop saw, a miter saw, compound miter saw or a sliding compound miter saw that is provided with a laser arbor alignment system. An opaque shield or transparent shield having an opaque mask blocks the laser beam from being projected into a range... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7325812 | Grip assembly for clutch cap, front sleeve, rear sleeve and method of making A grip assembly for one of a clutch cap for a clutch mechanism, a rear sleeve or front sleeve for a chuck assembly having a chuck mechanism with a plurality of adjustable jaws. The grip assembly includes an inner sleeve having open top and an open bottom opposite th... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7296356 | Toolless adjustable base for a portable saw The present invention discloses an adjustable base for a portable saw and a portable saw therefore. The base includes a longitudinal shell secured to the housing, and mounted to a baseplate. A shaft is mounted to the housing extending through a slot formed in the sh... | 11/20/2007 |
| D546846 | Planer having a convertible hood assembly | 07/17/2007 |
| 7217069 | Hand-held tool with a removable object sensor A hand-held power tool is provided with a housing, an attachment member, and an object sensor that is removable from the attachment member. The attachment member may be removable from the tool. The object sensor, which can be used to detect studs hidden behind walls... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7198081 | Log splitter A portably log splitter is provided. The log splitter comprises a base having a pair of one-piece side members, and a support member to which the one-piece side members are attached. The support member and the one-piece side members form a seat that is adapted to re... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7191532 | Modular tool assembly having a vacuum mounting arrangement A modular tool assembly including a tool base configured to releasably secure a modular tool arrangement in a fixed relationship relative to a mounting surface. The tool base includes an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion having a mounting seal extend... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7189473 | Battery venting system A battery venting system that is useful for cordless power tools. The system can include a cell that may have a sleeve with a plurality of apertures surrounding a peripheral side face of the cell to enhance heat dissipation from the cell. A plurality of cells may be... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7181854 | Laser leveling device having a suction mounting arrangement A laser leveling device having a suction mounting arrangement includes a housing and a mounting seal extending from the lower portion of the housing. The mounting seal cooperates with an attachment surface to define a suction mounting area therebetween. The suction ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7174648 | Structure mountable assembly A modular tool assembly including a tool base configured to releasably secure a modular tool arrangement in a fixed relationship relative to a mounting surface. The tool base includes an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion having a mounting seal extend... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7159497 | Light beam alignment system A saw such as a chop saw, a circular saw, a compound miter saw or a sliding compound miter saw having a rotatable saw blade is provided with a laser arbor alignment system. The laser arbor may include a power generator that generates power as the saw blade and the l... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7121854 | Slide type battery ejection mechanism A battery ejection mechanism for ejecting a battery housing removably attached to an electrical device housing. The mechanism includes at least two ejection members, each having a button and an arm. The arms are adapted to transfer a force applied on the buttons to ... | 10/17/2006 |
| D529353 | Right angle impact driver | 10/03/2006 |
| D528570 | Log splitter | 09/19/2006 |
| D527970 | T-angle drill | 09/12/2006 |
| D524624 | Drill | 07/11/2006 |
| D521338 | Impact drill | 05/23/2006 |
| 7040023 | Toolless blade holder for a reciprocating tool A reciprocating saw is provided having a motor oriented within a housing for operably driving a saw bar and blade holder in a reciprocating motion. The blade holder has a longitudinal slot for receiving a saw blade, and a transverse aperture extending into the longi... | 05/09/2006 |
| D520032 | Band saw | 05/02/2006 |
| 7021186 | Bevel adjustment mechanism for a compound miter saw A compound miter saw having a bevel adjustment mechanism for adjusting the angle of inclination of a cutting disk relative to a top surface of a turntable. The bevel adjustment mechanism includes a first knuckle for adjusting the angle of inclination of the cutting ... | 04/04/2006 |
| D517886 | Finish stapler | 03/28/2006 |
| D512621 | Brad nailer | 12/13/2005 |
| D512291 | Round head framing nailer | 12/06/2005 |
| 6966542 | Motorcycle lift A lift is provided with a low profile lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism includes a first member pivotally connected to a base, a second member pivotally connected to the first member and a third member pivotally connected to the second member and to the base.... | 11/22/2005 |
