Andrew H Seman from Alameda, CA, age 40

Us Patents

One Wire Boot Loader
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US Patent:

7953965, May 31, 2011
Filed:

Jun 13, 2008
Appl. No.:

12/157986
Inventors:

Fugen Qin - Baltimore MD, US
Daniele Brotto - Baltimore MD, US
Danh Trinh - Parkville MD, US
Regina Cunanan - Parkville MD, US
Andrew Seman - White Marsh MD, US
Assignee:

Black & Decker Inc. - Newark DE
International Classification:

G06F 15/177
US Classification:

713 1, 713 2, 717171
Abstract:

A power tool system component has a microprocessor, a one wire communication terminal connecting the microprocessor to an external device, and a flash memory storing: (a) an application program governing operation of an application mode during which the power tool system component is operated; and (b) a boot loader program governing operation of a boot loader mode during which at least part of the application program can be updated. The microprocessor accesses the flash memory and implements the boot loader program and the application program by setting up and observing a temporal window during which one or more predetermined conditions must be met for the boot loader mode to be entered. The predetermined conditions include successful completion of a calibration process that includes sending a calibration byte to the external device according to a format predetermined to allow the external device to adjust its baud rate for sending and receiving information. Upon successful completion of the conditions within the temporal window, the microprocessor sends a confirmation to the device that the conditions have been satisfied and enters the boot loader mode.

Power Screwdriver Having Rotary Input Control
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US Patent:

8418778, Apr 16, 2013
Filed:

Feb 24, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/404620
Inventors:

Scott Eshleman - Parkville MD, US
Craig Schell - Street MD, US
Andrew E. Seman - Pylesville MD, US
Daniel Puzio - Baltimore MD, US
Daniele C. Brotto - Baltimore MD, US
Joseph P. Kelleher - Parkville MD, US
Christopher W. Shook - Bel Air MD, US
Steven J. Phillips - Ellicott City MD, US
Dale W. Boswall - Brockville CA, US
James B. Watson - Baltimore MD, US
Fugen Qin - Timonium MD, US
Assignee:

Black & Decker Inc. - Newark DE
International Classification:

E21B 15/04
US Classification:

173 1, 173 2, 173176, 173183, 173217
Abstract:

An improved method is provided for operating a power tool. The method includes: monitoring rotational motion of the power tool about an axis using a rotational motion sensor disposed in the power tool; determining a direction of the rotational motion about the axis; and driving the output member in a direction defined by the detected rotational motion of the tool, where the output member is driven by a motor residing in the power tool. Thus, the output member is drive clockwise when the rotational motion of the tool is clockwise about the axis and the output member is drive counter-clockwise when the rotational motion of the tool is counter-clockwise about the axis.

Methods For Electrically Isolating A Portable Electrically-Operated Device And Converter Module For Portable Electrically-Operated Device
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US Patent:

20050200339, Sep 15, 2005
Filed:

Mar 4, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/071210
Inventors:

Steven Phillips - Ellicott City MD, US
Daniele Brotto - Baltimore MD, US
David Carrier - Aberdeen MD, US
Jeffrey Francis - Nottingham MD, US
Andrew Seman - White Marsh MD, US
Danh Trinh - Parkville MD, US
Christopher Yahnker - Raleigh NC, US
International Classification:

G05F001/40
US Classification:

323243000
Abstract:

A method for electrically isolating a portable, electrically-operated device, in which a converter module for converting electrical power from an external power source to a desired DC voltage for the device may be adapted to be removeably attached to the device. The converter module may include a switch mode transformer for electrically isolating the external power source from the device.

Battery Pack - Cordless Power Device Interface System
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US Patent:

20050218867, Oct 6, 2005
Filed:

Mar 30, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/093813
Inventors:

Steven Phillips - Ellicott City MD, US
Daniele Brotto - Baltimore MD, US
David Carrier - Aberdeen MD, US
Jeffrey Francis - Nottingham MD, US
Andrew Seman - White Marsh MD, US
Danh Trinh - Towson MD, US
Christopher Yahnker - Raleigh MD, US
James Watson - Fallston MD, US
Daniel White - Baltimore MD, US
International Classification:

H02J007/00
US Classification:

320114000
Abstract:

A battery pack for a cordless power tool and a cordless power tool and battery pack combination includes the battery pack having a retention member that pivotally engages a retention member of the power tool and a latch system in which one of the battery pack and power tool has a ball and the other of the power tool and battery pack has a latch that engages the ball. The cordless power tool and battery pack combination may additionally include the battery pack having a modular interface section that interfaces with the power tool and a battery cup section mated to the modular interface section where the battery cup section has one of a plurality of different battery/voltage configurations.

Battery Pack - Cordless Power Device Interface System
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US Patent:

20050218868, Oct 6, 2005
Filed:

Mar 30, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/093837
Inventors:

Steven Phillips - Ellicott City MD, US
Daniele Brotto - Baltimore MD, US
David Carrier - Aberdeen MD, US
Jeffrey Francis - Nottingham MD, US
Andrew Seman - White Marsh MD, US
Danh Trinh - Towson MD, US
Christopher Yahnker - Raleigh MD, US
James Watson - Fallston MD, US
Daniel White - Baltimore MD, US
International Classification:

H02J007/00
US Classification:

320114000
Abstract:

A battery pack for a cordless power and a cordless power tool and battery pack includes the battery pack having a modular interface section that interfaces with the power tool and a battery cup section mated to the modular interface section where the battery cup section has one of a plurality of different battery/voltage configurations.

Battery Pack-Cordless Power Device Interface System
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US Patent:

20050221654, Oct 6, 2005
Filed:

Mar 30, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/093812
Inventors:

Steven Phillips - Ellicott City MD, US
Daniele Brotto - Baltimore MD, US
David Carrier - Aberdeen MD, US
Jeffrey Francis - Nottingham MD, US
Andrew Seman - White Marsh MD, US
Danh Trinh - Towson MD, US
Christopher Yahnker - Raleigh MD, US
James Watson - Fallston MD, US
Daniel White - Baltimore MD, US
International Classification:

H01R004/50
US Classification:

439347000
Abstract:

A battery pack for a cordless power tool and a cordless power tool and battery pack combination includes the battery pack having a retention member that pivotally engages a retention member of the power tool and a latch system in which one of the battery pack and power tool has a ball and the other of the power tool and battery pack has a latch that engages the ball.

Battery Pack Housing And Packaging
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US Patent:

20050253553, Nov 17, 2005
Filed:

Mar 3, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/071887
Inventors:

Steven Phillips - Ellicott City MD, US
David Carrier - Aberdeen MD, US
Danh Trinh - Parkville MD, US
Andrew Seman - White Marsh MD, US
Daniele Brotto - Baltimore MD, US
Christopher Yahnker - Raleigh NC, US
Jeff Francis - Nottingham MD, US
Harry Campbell - Glen Rock PA, US
International Classification:

H02J007/00
US Classification:

320112000
Abstract:

A battery pack with a first battery and a second battery, wherein each battery is a plurality of cells connected in series, and operable in a storage mode and a use mode, a storage mode defined by isolating the first battery from the second battery, and a use mode defined by electrically connecting the first battery to the second battery. The storage mode may include: electrically isolating said first plurality of cells from said second plurality of cells or physically isolating said first plurality of cells from said second plurality of cells.

Battery Pack Shipping Method
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US Patent:

20060070555, Apr 6, 2006
Filed:

Nov 18, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/283580
Inventors:

Steven Phillips - Ellicott City MD, US
David Carrier - Aberdeen MD, US
Danh Trinh - Parkville MD, US
Andrew Seman - White Marsh MD, US
Daniele Brotto - Baltimore MD, US
Christopher Yahnker - Raleigh NC, US
Jeff Francis - Nottingham MD, US
Harry Campbell - Glen Rock PA, US
International Classification:

B65D 19/44
US Classification:

108055100
Abstract:

A shipping method including shipping specialized pallets from a factory to a distribution center, shipping specialized pallets from a distribution center to a customer, returning specialized pallets from the customer to the factory, and reusing the specialized pallets, wherein the specialized pallets separate batteries of battery packs during the shipping.