Controlled power fade for battery powered devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9071069
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13080712

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A method is provided for operating a power tool having a motor powered by a battery. The method includes: delivering power from the battery to the motor in accordance with an operator input; detecting a condition of the power tool indicating a shutdown of the power is imminent; and fading the power delivered from the battery to the motor, in response to the detected condition, through the use of a controller residing in the power tool.

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  • BLACK & DECKER INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brotto, Daniele C Baltimore, US 124 10248
Forster, Michael K White Hall, US 74 1570
Leh, Jason K Rosedale, US 24 567
Lin, Wing W Bel Air, US 10 67

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