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Nathan J. Cruise
Also filed as: CRUISE NATHAN · CRUISE NATHAN J
41 granted patents·13 pending applications·1,744 citations·filing 2003–2024
98Inventor score
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54 records- 0198US8347978B2Method for controlling a power driverBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2005·Granted Jan 8, 2013·1k cites·17 claims
- 0298US7137541B2Fastening tool with mode selector switchBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2005·Granted Nov 21, 2006·135 cites·27 claims
- 0396US9344008B2Portable alternating current inverter having reduced impedance lossesBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2015·Granted May 17, 2016·18 cites·20 claims
- 0496US8994336B2Portable alternating current inverter having reduced impedance lossesBROTTO DANIELE C·Filed 2010·Granted Mar 31, 2015·57 cites·20 claims
- 0596US8383263B2Battery pack for cordless devicesBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2010·Granted Feb 26, 2013·15 cites·12 claims
- 0696US8129955B2Reset mechanism for a battery packWHITE DANIEL J·Filed 2008·Granted Mar 6, 2012·39 cites·20 claims
- 0796US7799448B2Battery pack for cordless devicesBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2008·Granted Sep 21, 2010·22 cites·12 claims
- 0895US11031795B2Battery carrier systemBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2020·Granted Jun 8, 2021·4 cites·11 claims
- 0994US10283817B2Battery charger and method of charging a batteryBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2016·Granted May 7, 2019·7 cites·20 claims
- 1094US9859548B2Shared control of thermistor and dual purpose thermistor lineBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2016·Granted Jan 2, 2018·13 cites·4 claims
- 1193US9991706B2Portable alternating current inverter having reduced imipedance lossesBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2016·Granted Jun 5, 2018·9 cites·10 claims
- 1293US7537145B2Multistage solenoid fastening deviceBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2007·Granted May 26, 2009·28 cites·10 claims
- 1392US7913890B2Multistage solenoid fastening deviceBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2010·Granted Mar 29, 2011·18 cites·20 claims
- 1491US9533408B2Fastening toolBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2013·Granted Jan 3, 2017·14 cites·6 claims
- 1591US9331365B2Shared control of thermistor and dual purpose thermistor lineCRUISE NATHAN·Filed 2012·Granted May 3, 2016·20 cites·5 claims
- 1689US9614387B2Battery pack for cordless devicesBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2012·Granted Apr 4, 2017·4 cites·10 claims
- 1789US8408327B2Method for operating a power driverFORSTER MICHAEL·Filed 2005·Granted Apr 2, 2013·25 cites·25 claims
- 1889US7665540B2Multistage solenoid fastening deviceBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2009·Granted Feb 23, 2010·20 cites·17 claims
- 1988US11763649B2System and method for deterring theftBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2022·Granted Sep 19, 2023·1 cites·10 claims
- 2088US9166422B2Battery based portable power supplyBROTTO DANIELE C·Filed 2008·Granted Oct 20, 2015·28 cites·7 claims
- 2188US7646157B2Driving tool and method for controlling sameBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2007·Granted Jan 12, 2010·30 cites·20 claims
- 2287US12456772B2Battery packBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2024·Granted Oct 28, 2025·0 cites·4 claims
- 2387US8434566B2Fastening toolFORSTER MICHAEL·Filed 2009·Granted May 7, 2013·21 cites·7 claims
- 2485US8319475B2Battery pack identification systemCHOKSI SNEHAL·Filed 2008·Granted Nov 27, 2012·33 cites·12 claims
- 2584US11303067B2Battery pack for cordless devicesBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2017·Granted Apr 12, 2022·1 cites·10 claims
- 2684US8269458B2Shared control of thermistor and dual purpose thermistor lineCRUISE NATHAN·Filed 2008·Granted Sep 18, 2012·20 cites·11 claims
- 2782US2024421365A1Battery pack and method of manufactureBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 2880US11011919B2Battery carrier systemBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2019·Granted May 18, 2021·2 cites·13 claims
- 2980US7990276B2Battery identification for battery packs with inter-cell tapsBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2009·Granted Aug 2, 2011·17 cites·20 claims
- 3080US6833685B2Battery charger with standby modeBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2003·Granted Dec 21, 2004·50 cites·19 claims
- 3177US11211664B2Cordless power tool systemBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2019·Granted Dec 28, 2021·3 cites·7 claims
- 3276US12095046B2Battery pack and method of manufactureBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2022·Granted Sep 17, 2024·0 cites·19 claims
- 3376US8044640B2Method for stepping current output by a battery chargerBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2008·Granted Oct 25, 2011·13 cites·19 claims
- 3473US11962021B2Battery packBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2020·Granted Apr 16, 2024·0 cites·12 claims
- 3572US11563239B2Battery pack and method of manufactureBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2020·Granted Jan 24, 2023·1 cites·20 claims
- 3670US8154248B2Signal for pre-charge selection in lithium charging and discharge control/pre-charge functionCRUISE NATHAN·Filed 2008·Granted Apr 10, 2012·10 cites·30 claims
- 3767US9136716B2Bottom based balancing in lithium ion systemWHITE DANIEL J·Filed 2008·Granted Sep 15, 2015·8 cites·10 claims
- 3866US9281695B2Battery pack chargers and charging methodCRUISE NATHAN J·Filed 2008·Granted Mar 8, 2016·8 cites·7 claims
- 3966US2023386310A1System and method for deterring theftBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 4062US8274261B2Cell monitoring and balancingSEMAN JR ANDREW E·Filed 2008·Granted Sep 25, 2012·6 cites·2 claims
- 4161US11056895B2Multi-port chargerBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2018·Granted Jul 6, 2021·1 cites·9 claims
- 4259US11557187B2System and method for deterring theftBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2020·Granted Jan 17, 2023·0 cites·10 claims
- 4354US12127362B2Encapsulated printed circuit board and a method of encapsulating a printed circuit boardBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2017·Granted Oct 22, 2024·0 cites·11 claims
- 4452US2008304199A1Software-implemented overcurrent protection embedded in a battery packBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 4552US2016099590A1System and method for renting, charging, and discharging battery packsBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2015·Application pending·0 cites
- 4652US2009208819A1Rechargeable Battery Pack for Power ToolsCRUISE NATHAN·Filed 2009·Application pending·0 cites
- 4751US2013038293A1Cell Monitoring And BalancingBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2012·Application pending·0 cites
- 4850US2016141902A1Battery Pack Chargers and Charging MethodsBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2016·Application pending·0 cites
- 4950US2016056731A1Portable Power SupplyBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2015·Application pending·0 cites
- 5050US2015349551A1Bottom Based Balancing in Lithium Ion SystemBLACK & DECKER INC·Filed 2015·Application pending·0 cites
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