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Towson, MD, United States of America

Joshua F West

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Black Decker Inc.. Active years: 2005-2016.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Joshua F West. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/joshua-f-west

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 11

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.2

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 113(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal11 out of 5,073 
 
Black Decker Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2005-2016

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11 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9472989 - Method of manufacturing a power tool with molded armature (2016-10-18),
2. 8997332 - Method of forming a power tool (2015-04-07),
3. 8937412 - Method of forming a power tool (2015-01-20),
4. 8901787 - Method of forming a power tool (2014-12-02),
5. 8850690 - Method of forming a power tool (2014-10-07),
6. 7685697 - Method of manufacturing an electric motor of a power tool and of manufacturing the power tool (2010-03-30),
7. 7591063 - Method of making an armature (2009-09-22),
8. 7464455 - Method for forming an armature for an electric motor (2008-12-16),
9. 7215048 - Dynamoelectric machine having encapsulated coil structure with one or more of phase change additives, insert molded features and insulated pinion (2007-05-08),
10. 7096566 - Method for making an encapsulated coil structure (2006-08-29),
11. 6946758 - Dynamoelectric machine having encapsulated coil structure with one or more of phase change additives, insert molded features and insulated pinion (2005-09-20),

Title: Innovations by Joshua F. West

Introduction

Joshua F. West is a notable inventor based in Towson, Maryland, who has made significant contributions to the field of electric motor technology. With a total of 11 patents to his name, West has developed innovative methods that enhance the manufacturing processes of power tools.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a method of manufacturing a power tool with a molded armature. This method involves placing a commutator and a lamination stack on an armature shaft, winding magnet wire in the slots of the lamination stacks to form coils, and attaching the ends of the magnet wire to the commutator. The process also includes molding plastic around the magnet wire and the shaft of the armature at the ends of the lamination stack. Additionally, the spinning inertia of the armature can be adjusted by modifying the mass and distribution of the molded plastic. Another significant patent is a method for forming a power tool, which secures a lamination stack on an armature shaft and involves winding magnet wires in the slots and securing them to the commutator. This method also includes molding plastic over the magnet wires to encase the armature lead wires and prevent vibrations during operation.

Career Highlights

Joshua F. West is currently employed at Black & Decker Corporation, where he continues to innovate in the field of power tools. His work has contributed to advancements in electric motor design and manufacturing techniques.

Collaborations

West has collaborated with notable coworkers such as Hung T. Du and Richard Thomas Walter, further enhancing the innovative capabilities within his team.

Conclusion

Joshua F. West's contributions to electric motor technology through his patents and work at Black & Decker Corporation highlight his role as a significant inventor in the industry. His innovative methods continue to shape the future of power tool manufacturing.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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