Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation

Briggs & Stratton, LLC

Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst Gmbh Co.kg

Richard H Jungmann

Gary D Meyer

Ulrike Fichert

Alex Scott Walters

Austen Kolar Scudder

Shannon Christian Bartlett

Jonathan A Zick

Scott D Bublitz

Thomas Richard Bednar

Bernhard Palm

David Brian Griep

Mike D Miller

Robert G Townsend

Dean Weigand

Todd Plichta

Ken R Jordan

Troy Charles Thorson

Matthew J Mergener

Roger Dean Neitzell

John S Scott

Thomas Paul James

Michael W Phillips

David Paul Serdynski

Daniel J Alberti

Edward D Wilbert

Todd C Hunkins

Kenneth Jordan

John Sara, Iii

Scott G Kramer

Nancy Uehlein-Procter

Jeffary R Sonnentag

A method of exercising a generator includes detecting a temperature of the generator by a temperature sensor, if the temperature of the generator is above a predetermined temperature, activating, by a controller, a starter motor of the generator, and performing, by the controller, an exercise test, and if the temperature of the generator is below the predetermined temperature, not activating, by the controller, the starter motor.

Standby generator and controls for generator exercise cycle

A method of exercising a generator includes detecting a temperature of the generator, if the temperature is above a predetermined temperature, activating a starter motor and starting an engine of the generator, and performing a first exercise test, and if the temperature is below the predetermined temperature, activating the starter motor without starting the engine of the generator, and performing a second exercise test.

The invention relates to a device, comprising a camera unit, which is used to record images of the exterior area of a motor vehicle, and a cover element, which can be moved from a closed position to an open position by means of a drive, wherein the camera unit is behind the cover element and inaccessible from outside in the closed position of the cover element and images can be recorded in the open position of the cover element. For this purpose, the cover element has an outer surface facing away from the camera unit, and the drive interacts with a mechanism in such a way that the outer surface is always in the exterior area of the motor vehicle in each position of the cover element during the movement of the cover element between the closed position and the open position.

Device having a camera unit

The invention relates to a device, comprising a camera unit, which is used to record images of the exterior area of a motor vehicle, and a cover element, which can be moved from a closed position to an open position by means of a drive, wherein the camera unit is behind the cover element and inaccessible from outside in the closed position of the cover element and images can be recorded in the open position of the cover element. For this purpose, the cover element has an outer surface facing away from the camera unit, and the drive interacts with a mechanism in such a way that the outer surface is always in the exterior area of the motor vehicle in each position of the cover element during the movement of the cover element between the closed position and the open position .

A generator including an enclosure, an internal combustion engine provided within the enclosure, an alternator provided within the enclosure and driven by the internal combustion engine, a fuel supply line for providing fuel to the internal combustion engine, a valve for selectively closing the fuel supply line, the valve biased to a normally closed position, a controller configured to provide a signal to maintain the valve in an open position, and a temperature responsive device configured to interrupt the signal from the controller to the valve upon exposure to a threshold temperature, thereby resulting in the closing of the valve.

Generator including a fuel shutoff valve

A power tool includes a housing assembly having a first housing portion and a second housing portion supported for pivoting movement relative to the first housing portion about a pivot axis. The first housing portion supports a motor. The second housing portion includes a chuck for supporting a tool element. The power tool also includes a gear supported within the housing assembly for rotation relative to at least one of the first and second housing portions about the pivot axis. The gear is operable to transfer drive force from the motor to the tool element.

Power tool, battery, charger and method of operating the same

A stud punch head for a power tool includes a head housing and a first arm movably coupled to the head housing. The first arm supports a punch. The stud punch head also includes a second arm movably coupled to the head housing and relative to the first arm. The second arm supports a die opposite the punch. The stud punch head also includes a drive mechanism positioned at least partially within the head housing and operatively coupled to a motor of the power tool. The drive mechanism is operable to move the first arm and the second arm toward and away from each other.

Stud punch

A drive mechanism for a power tool. The power tool includes a motor having a drive shaft and an output member adapted to support a tool element. The drive mechanism includes a drive assembly engaged with and driven by the drive shaft and a drive arm drivingly connected between the drive assembly and the output member to transmit driving force from the drive assembly to the output member. The drive arm is configured to absorb an impact.

Drive mechanism and power tool

A reciprocating saw comprising a reciprocatable spindle having an end adapted to receive a saw blade, and a blade clamp mechanism connected to the spindle and adapted to attach the saw blade to the spindle. The blade clamp mechanism includes an actuating member mounted on the end of the spindle, a locking member operatively associated with the actuating member, and a biasing member interconnected with the actuating member for biasing the actuating member toward an engaged position. A cover encloses a substantial portion of the biasing member. A housing, made from a thermally insulative material, is mounted to the actuating member. An ejecting member is interconnected with the spindle and is capable of engaging the saw blade such that the saw blade is urged away from the end of the spindle.

Keyless blade clamp mechanism

A clamp for the blade of a hand held reciprocating tool includes a spindle coupled to the drive mechanism. A slot is formed in the spindle for receiving the blade tang and a collar is threadably received on the spindle. A blade clamping member is disposed between the collar and the blade and includes an engaging member for engaging a hole in the blade tang and a pair of ears which engage the upper and lower shoulders of the blade tang to provide three points of engagement when the collar is tightened. The clamp also includes a nose section which engages the blade at its junction with the tang to provide reinforcement against breakage.

Keyless clamp assembly for reciprocating tool

A power tool including an inertia responsive element. The power tool comprises a housing, a motor supported by the housing and adapted to be connected to a power source, an output element supported by the housing and selectively coupled to the motor, the motor imparting motion to the output element, and an inertia responsive element for disconnecting the output element from the power source if movement of the housing is greater than a predetermined threshold. In one embodiment, the power tool is a hand held power tool having a handle, and the inertia responsive element disconnects the output element from the power source should the handle move at a rate greater than a predetermined rate. In another embodiment, the power tool is a stationary power tool, such as a drill press. The housing of the stationary power tool includes a base for supporting the stationary power tool on the workpiece. The base is selectively connectable to the workpiece so that, when the base is connected to the workpiece, the housing is substantially stationary relative to the workpiece. The inertia responsive element disconnects the output element from the power source when the housing moves relative to the workpiece at a rate greater than a predetermined rate.

Power toll including inertia responsive element

A hand held power tool includes a motor coupled to an output element and an inertia switch operative to disable the output element upon movement of the tool at a rate greater than a determined rate. The inertia switch disables the output element by open circuiting the motor or uncoupling the output element from the motor.

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Richfield, WI, United States of America

Richard H Jungmann