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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 20, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 05, 2010
Hans E. Nutz, Easley, SC (US);
Nicholas Kerr, Raleigh, NC (US);
Andrew W. Pillman, Greenwood, SC (US);
Richard L. Strack, Anderson, SC (US);
Hans E. Nutz, Easley, SC (US);
Nicholas Kerr, Raleigh, NC (US);
Andrew W. Pillman, Greenwood, SC (US);
Richard L. Strack, Anderson, SC (US);
Techrtronic Power Tools Technology Limited, Tortola, VG;
Abstract
A portable air compressor includes an air tank for storing compressed air, the air tank having a generally flattened spherical shape defining a circumference lying in a plane oriented substantially perpendicular to a support surface in a resting position. The portable air compressor also includes compressor components in fluid communication with the air tank for providing compressed air to the air tank, the compressor components positioned adjacent to the air tank substantially on one side of the plane. At least one foot is coupled to the air tank and extends substantially parallel to the plane, the at least one foot for at least partially supporting the air compressor on the support surface such that the plane is oriented substantially perpendicular to the support surface. A handle extends from the air tank substantially parallel to the plane and in a direction generally opposite the at least one foot.