Jason Porter Whitmire, 49209 Croft St, Greenville, SC 29609

8253619, Aug 28, 2012

Dec 1, 2009

12/628445

David S. Holbrook - Lexington MA, US
Christopher P. Adams - Somerville MA, US
Brent Gregorich - Anderson SC, US
Umesh Rajani - Anderson SC, US
Jason Porter Whitmire - Piedmont SC, US
Scott D. Bublitz - Hartland WI, US
Jeffrey C. Hessenberger - Neosho WI, US
John S. Scott - Brookfield WI, US
Mark Huggins - Anderson SC, US
Matthew J. Mergener - Germantown WI, US

Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited - Tortola

G01S 13/89
G01S 13/88
G01V 3/12
G01S 13/00
G01V 3/00

342 22, 342 89, 342 90, 342175, 342176, 342179, 342192, 342195, 324323, 324332, 324344, 324600, 324629, 324637, 324642

In one aspect, the present invention provides an imager, preferably portable, that includes a source of electromagnetic radiation capable of generating radiation with one or more frequencies in a range of about 1 GHz to about 2000 GHz. An optical system that is optically coupled to the source focuses radiation received therefrom onto an object plane, and directs at least a portion of the focused radiation propagating back from the object plane onto an image plane. The imager further includes a scan mechanism coupled to the optical system for controlling thereof so as to move the focused radiation over the object plane. A detector optically coupled to the lens at the image plane detects at least a portion of the radiation propagating back from a plurality of scanned locations in the object plane, thereby generating a detection signal. A processor that is in communication with the detector generates an image of at least a portion of the object plane based on the detection signal.

2006021, Sep 28, 2006

Mar 24, 2005

11/090947

Jason Whitmire - Piedmont SC, US
Mark Huggins - Clemson SC, US

E02D 7/02

173048000

A clutch bypass for a combination drill has a gearbox connected to a motor and an output spindle. The gearbox includes a ring gear. A clutch mechanism is coupled with the gearbox to selectively transmit torque from the motor to the output spindle. The clutch mechanism includes at least one link member disposed adjacent the ring gear and a rotatable mode selector disposed adjacent the link member. The mode selector has at least one opening that can receive a bypass member. The mode selector has a first position in which the bypass member does not abut the link member, and a second position in which the bypass member abuts the link member.

2007005, Mar 15, 2007

Sep 13, 2005

11/225784

Koon Chung - Sai Kung, HK
Hoi Wang - Tseung Kawn O. N.T., HK
Jason Whitmire - Piedmont SC, US
Weldon Clark - Liberty SC, US

E02D 7/02

173048000

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 mechanism and a hammer block that in the impact mode is movable parallel to the axis of the driver shaft and delivers reciprocating blows to rotate an anvil and in the drill mode substantially constantly engages the anvil. The impact mechanism includes a stopper that does not contact the hammer block in the impact mode and engages the hammer block in the drill mode to maintain the substantially constant contact between the hammer block and the anvil.

2007006, Mar 29, 2007

Nov 29, 2006

11/605499

Jason Whitmire - Piedmont SC, US
Mark Huggins - Clemson SC, US

E21B 17/22

173217000

A clutch bypass for a combination drill has a gearbox connected to a motor and an output spindle. The gearbox includes a ring gear. A washer is mounted adjacent the output spindle and a clutch mechanism is coupled with the gearbox to selectively transmit torque from the motor to the output spindle. The clutch mechanism includes at least one link member disposed between the washer and the ring gear and a blocking member disposed adjacent the washer for selectively engaging the washer. The blocking member has a first position in which the blocking member engages the washer, and a second position in which the blocking member does not engage the washer.

2007008, Apr 19, 2007

Nov 29, 2006

11/605500

Jason Whitmire - Piedmont SC, US
Mark Huggins - Clemson SC, US

E02D 7/02

173048000

A clutch bypass for a combination drill has a gearbox connected to a motor and an output spindle. The gearbox includes a ring gear. A clutch mechanism is coupled with the gearbox to selectively transmit torque from the motor to the output spindle. The clutch mechanism includes at least one link member disposed adjacent the ring gear and a capture member disposed adjacent the link member for selectively engaging the link member. The link member has a slot formed on an end thereof. The capture member has a first position in which the capture member is at least partially received in the slot, and a second position in which the capture member does not engage the link member.

2010018, Jul 22, 2010

Jan 22, 2010

12/692261

Mark Huggins - Anderson SC, US
Robert E. McCracken - Anderson SC, US
Jason P. Whitmire - Piedmont SC, US
Mike Hornick - Anderson SC, US

H02J 7/00

320108

A wireless power distribution system and method for power tools. The system includes a power transmitter and a plurality of power harvesters or receivers. The receivers are located in power tools, battery packs that are attachable to and detachable from the power tools, or a device or case that is interfaceable with the power tool or battery pack. The power transmitter transmits radio frequency (“RF”) power signals to the receivers that are within transmission range of the power transmitter. The receivers receive the RF power signals and convert the RF power signals into direct current. The direct current is used to charge a battery, directly power a tool, or both.

2011001, Jan 20, 2011

Sep 23, 2010

12/888719

Jason P. Whitmire - Piedmont SC, US

B25D 16/00
B25D 15/00

173 48, 173 936

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 mechanism and a hammer block that in the impact mode is movable parallel to the axis of the driver shaft and delivers reciprocating blows to rotate an anvil and in the drill mode substantially constantly engages the anvil. The impact mechanism includes a stopper that does not contact the hammer block in the impact mode and engages the hammer block in the drill mode to maintain the substantially constant contact between the hammer block and the anvil.

2011027, Nov 10, 2011

Dec 17, 2010

12/971049

Siu Yan Lau - Hong Kong, CN
Jason P. Whitmire - Piedmont SC, US
Jason Brandenburg - Anderson SC, US
Thomas Parel - Anderson SC, US
Taku Ohi - Greer SC, US

B25F 5/02

173170

A power tool handle is selectively connectable to a power tool head. The power tool handle includes a grip portion defining a longitudinal axis, and a motor housed within the handle and including a drive shaft driven by the motor, the drive shaft mounted for rotation within the handle and defining an axis of rotation substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the handle. The power tool handle also includes a trigger disposed proximate the grip portion for actuating the motor, and a button movable in a direction defining an axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis to a first position when the tool head is coupled to the handle and to a second position when the tool head is removed from the handle. In the first position, the trigger can actuate the motor, and in the second position, the trigger is inhibited from actuating the motor.