Patent assignee · US · COMPANY

BLACK & DECKER INC.

5,075Patents
2,055Active
5,075Granted
56Portfolio score

Filing activity: Feb 26, 1975 → Mar 7, 2025 · 648 expiring within 5 years

Most-cited patents

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US7688028B2 Cordless power system Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 1,787 Active
US6223835A Battery-powered hand-guided power tool Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 1,524 Expired
US7133601B2 Amperage control for protection of battery over current in power tools Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 1,495 Expired
US5200280A Terminal cover for a battery pack Electricity 1,492 Expired
US7207233B2 Mechanism for use in a power tool and a power tool including such a mechanism Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 1,467 Expired
US8092932B2 Battery pack and internal component arrangement within the battery pack for cordless power tool system Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 1,449 Active
US7656131B2 Methods of charging battery packs for cordless power tool systems Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 1,448 Active
US7941865B2 Rechargeable battery pack and operating system Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 1,422 Active
US7893586B2 DC motor with dual commutator bar set and selectable series and parallel connected coils Electricity 1,421 Active
US7644783B2 Power tool gear-train and torque overload clutch therefor Performing Operations; Transporting 1,376 Active
US7023159B2 Method and device for braking a motor Electricity 1,132 Expired
US8286723B2 Power screwdriver having rotary input control Performing Operations; Transporting 1,094 Active
US7346406B2 System and method for data retrieval in AC power tools via an AC line cord Electricity 1,077 Active
US7728553B2 Battery pack for cordless power tools Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 1,035 Active
US9475180B2 Power tool having rotary input control Performing Operations; Transporting 1,022 Active
US7225959B2 Portable, battery-powered air compressor for a pneumatic tool system Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 1,022 Expired
US8347978B2 Method for controlling a power driver Performing Operations; Transporting 1,017 Active
US8899460B2 Magazine assembly for nailer Performing Operations; Transporting 1,013 Active
US7331403B2 Lock-out for activation arm mechanism in a power tool Performing Operations; Transporting 977 Expired
US8534527B2 Cordless framing nailer Performing Operations; Transporting 930 Active
US6938706B2 Power tool provided with a locking mechanism Performing Operations; Transporting 903 Expired
US4348603A Printed-circuit board and trigger-switch arrangement for a portable electric tool Electricity 857 Expired
US8796995B2 State of charge indicator for a battery charger Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 810 Active
US8602125B2 Switch arrangement for controlling operation of a motor of a power tool Performing Operations; Transporting 704 Active
US7021399B2 Power tool Performing Operations; Transporting 667 Expired

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Counts and citation impact are objective bibliographic measures.