Inventor
James B. Watson
Inventor
Fallston, MD, US
Overview
Patents· 110 as inventor
Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.
LOC08primary
LOC0813%
B25FCombination or multi-purpose tools not otherwise provided for11%
H02JElectric power networks6%
H01MProcesses or means, e.g. batteries, for the direct conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy6%
Y02EReduction of greenhouse gas [ghg] emissions, related to energy generation, transmission or distribution6%
H01RElectrically-conductive connections4%
B27BSaws for wood or similar material3%
Y10STechnical subjects covered by former uspc cross-reference art collections [xracs] and digests3%
B23BTurning3%
G08BSignalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems3%
PatentTitleYear
10,160,049Power tool having rotary input control20189,714,092'Towed active airborne platform for determining measurement data'20179,400,509'Method for heating and/or cooling agricultural related feed additives'20169,266,178'Power tool having rotary input control'20169,163,823'Light module'20158,802,171'Live organism product'20148,690,497'Handle and attachments for right angle drill'20148,418,778'Power screwdriver having rotary input control'20138,393,294'Live bacteria liquid product applicator and remote management system therefore'20138,365,350'AC/DC hand portable wet/dry vacuum having improved portability and convenience'20138,047,083'Trigger assembly including a flexible bend sensor'20118,006,958'Battery powered winch'20117,868,591'Cordless power system'20117,750,811'Wireless asset monitoring and security system'20107,741,109'Method for applying live bacteria liquid product'20107,723,952'Cordless power system with system component identification and/or battery pack control'20107,701,172'Power driver and charger with flexible mounting system for battery pack'20107,688,028'Cordless power system'20107,653,963'AC/DC hand portable wet/dry vacuum having improved portability and convenience'20107,649,464'Wireless asset monitoring and security system using user identification tags'20107,598,705'Cordless power tool system having cordless power tool and battery pack that employ cooperating rails and grooves for connection of battery pack to cordless power tool'20097,594,548'Power tool having a joystick control'20097,578,598'Battery charging work light'2009D0593236'Worklamp'20097,526,833'System having a power tool and an AC/DC hand portable wet/dry vacuum that share a battery pack'20097,453,234'Battery pack—cordless power device interface system'20087,423,407'Cordless power tool system having slidably-engaging power source connection'20087,391,326'Wireless asset monitoring and security system'2008D0568705'Circular saw'20087,339,475'Portable alarm system'20087,339,477'Wireless asset monitoring and security system'2008D0560988'Reciprocating saw'2008D0559647'Power shears'20087,319,395'Wireless asset monitoring and security system using user identification tags'20087,314,097'Hammer drill with a mode changeover mechanism'2008D0556677'Battery pack'2007D0555848'Vacuum cleaner'2007D0553771'Worklight'20077,274,293'Cable lock for security system'2007D0549169'Battery charger'2007D0543081'Cordless drill'2007D0541495'Vacuum cleaner'2007D0540639'Cordless drill'2007D0539627'Power shears'2007D0535250'Battery pack'20077,160,132'Battery pack—cordless power device interface system'2007D0531489'Mounting bracket'2006D0531744'Flashlight'2006D0526176'Drywall cutout tool'2006D0525109'Cable lock'2006D0524728'Battery pack'2006D0522964'Battery charger'20067,005,831'Cordless power tool system utilizing battery pack connection system with guide rails and guide slots'2006D0514417'Chuck'2006D0514416'Drill chuck'2006D0513691'Chuck'2006D0507953'Power shears'2005D0506662'Power tool'2005D0506725'Battery charger'2005D0503879'Impact driver'2005D0501779'Drill/driver'2005D0501384'Drill/driver'20056,804,893'Laser leveling system'2004D0493344'Impact driver'2004D0492564'Circular saw'2004D0487385'Circular saw handle'20046,653,815'Cordless power tool system'2003D0479456'Drill'20036,515,451'Cordless power tool system'2003D0467481'Multi-purpose drill/driver'2002D0467147'Multi-purpose drill/driver'2002D0466777'Drill/driver'2002D0465074'Power waxer'20026,470,576'Battery powered circular saw'2002D0461135'Laser level'20026,304,058'Cordless power tool system'20016,161,293'Battery powered circular saw'20006,055,734'Circular saw with blade viewing window'2000D0421883'Cordless electric drill'2000D0420879'Handle grip portion of a power tool'2000D0418525'Radial arm saw'2000D0418032'Trim saw'19995,794,300'Power tool'1998D0391698'Electrically-powered waxer'19985,678,272'Power tool having a quick release system for attaching a working element'19975,638,945'Locking trigger mechanism for a portable power tool'1997D0374803'Compound miter saw'19965,562,135'Combination woodworking tool'19965,561,563'Cross-polarization using two polarized lenses'1996D0374017'Lawn mower'19965,495,676'Lens cap assembly and removal method'1996D0364541'Hedge trimmer'1995D0363291'Oscillating spindle sander'1995D0356581'Electric lawn mower'1995D0354959'Remote control unit'1995D0354891'Hedge trimmer'1995D0347640'Electric lawn mower'19945,290,210'Aquatic step exercise apparatus'1994D0332558'Sander'1993D0332040'Drill chuck'19925,088,865'Depth of cut adjustment mechansm for a router'1992D0323770'Combined engine housing and handle grip for a hedge trimmer'1992D0323771'Combined engine housing and handle grip for a hedge trimmer'19925,074,081'Sander with removable auxiliary handle'1991D0310410'Room air conditioner grill'1990D0310411'Room air conditioner grill'1990D0303206'Belt sander'19894,757,919'Shut-off valve for juice dispensing system'19884,727,672'Artificial structure for attracting fish'19884,200,024'Apparatus for mounting a percussion instrument'1980Career & activity timeline
Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.
1980–2016Patents assigned to WATSON JAMES B (8)· patent assignee history
1989–1996Patents assigned to RYOBI MOTOR PRODUCTS CORP (12)· patent assignee history
1989–2002Based in Conyers, GA, US· patent location history
1995–1996Patents assigned to EMERSON ELECTRIC CO (3)· patent assignee history
1997–2000Patents assigned to RYOBI NORTH AMERICA INC (5)· patent assignee history
2001–2018Patents assigned to BLACK & DECKER INC (67)· patent assignee history
2001–2014Based in Fallston, MD, US· patent location history
2005–2006Based in Falston, MD, US· patent location history
2010–2016Based in Pierce, NE, US· patent location history
2013–2018Based in Baltimore, MD, US· patent location history
Inventor activity
Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.
Assignees
| Assignee | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| BLACK & DECKER INC | 67 | 2001–2018 |
| RYOBI MOTOR PRODUCTS CORP | 12 | 1989–1996 |
| WATSON JAMES Bself | 8 | 1980–2016 |
| RYOBI NORTH AMERICA INC | 5 | 1997–2000 |
| EMERSON ELECTRIC CO | 3 | 1995–1996 |
Locations
| Location | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| Fallston, Maryland, US | 62 | 2001–2014 |
| Conyers, Georgia, US | 30 | 1989–2002 |
| Baltimore, Maryland, US | 4 | 2013–2018 |
| Pierce, NE, US | 4 | 2010–2016 |
| Falston, Maryland, US | 3 | 2005–2006 |