DANIELE CARLO BROTTO
Pilots at Roger Vly Ct, Baltimore, MD
License number
Maryland A2723503
Issued Date
Apr 2015
Expiration Date
Apr 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
64 Roger Valley Ct, Baltimore, MD 21234
Professional information
Battery Recharging System With State Of Charge Detection That Initially Detects Whether A Battery To Be Charged Is Already At Or Near Full Charge To Prevent Overcharging
US Patent:
5642031, Jun 24, 1997
Filed:
Feb 28, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/203541
Inventors:
Daniele C. Brotto - Baltimore MD
Assignee:
Black & Decker Inc. - Newark DE
International Classification:
H01M 1044
US Classification:
320 21
Abstract:
A state of charge test is first performed on the battery by applying a current pulse and then observing the voltage decay characteristics which result. Batteries which are initially nearly fully charged exhibit a larger voltage decay than batteries which are not as fully charged. The result of this initial state of charge test is used to determine how to best terminate battery charging. In this way battery overcharging is prevented regardless of the initial state of charge of the battery.
System And Method For Communicating Over Power Terminals In Dc Tools
US Patent:
6913087, Jul 5, 2005
Filed:
Mar 30, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/812521
Inventors:
Daniele C. Brotto - Baltimore MD, US
Michael Kenneth Forster - White Hall MD, US
Michael Kenneth Forster - White Hall MD, US
Assignee:
Black & Decker Inc. - Newark DE
International Classification:
B25F005/00
US Classification:
173 1, 173 2, 173176, 173217, 173171
Abstract:
A system and method for unidirectionally or bi-directionally communicating information and data to and from an electronic module housed within a cordless power tool, over power terminals of the cordless power tool, while a battery pack of the tool is removed from the tool. A data transfer device is connected to at least one power terminal of the tool in place of the battery pack. The power terminal is also used for electrically connecting the battery pack to the tool during normal operation of the tool. A voltage supplied by the data transfer device to the tool is sequentially varied between a first level and a second level, in accordance with a predetermined communications protocol, to transmit data from electronic module of the tool to the data transfer device. A voltage signal applied to the electronic module of the tool is sequentially shifted between a first voltage and a second voltage to transmit data from the data transfer device to the tool. Thus, data can be transmitted between the tool and the data transfer device without requiring disassembly of the tool.
Methods For Electrically Isolating A Portable Electrically-Operated Device And Converter Module For Portable Electrically-Operated Device
US Patent:
2005020, 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
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.
Cordless Power Tool System
US Patent:
6304058, Oct 16, 2001
Filed:
Dec 7, 2000
Appl. No.:
9/732145
Inventors:
James B. Watson - Fallston MD
Paul S. White - Ellicott City MD
Christopher R. Yahnker - Eldersburg MD
Daniel Puzio - Baltimore MD
Thomas J. Bodine - Jessup MD
Robert Bradus - Bel Air MD
Daniele C. Brotto - Baltimore MD
John E. Buck - Cockeysville MD
Daniel J. White - Baltimore MD
Samuel G. Woods - Bel Air MD
Richard T. Walter - Baldwin MD
Edward A. Harrison - Bel Air MD
Adan Ayala - Owings Mills MD
Paul S. White - Ellicott City MD
Christopher R. Yahnker - Eldersburg MD
Daniel Puzio - Baltimore MD
Thomas J. Bodine - Jessup MD
Robert Bradus - Bel Air MD
Daniele C. Brotto - Baltimore MD
John E. Buck - Cockeysville MD
Daniel J. White - Baltimore MD
Samuel G. Woods - Bel Air MD
Richard T. Walter - Baldwin MD
Edward A. Harrison - Bel Air MD
Adan Ayala - Owings Mills MD
Assignee:
Black & Decker Inc. - Newark DE
International Classification:
H02J 700
US Classification:
320117
Abstract:
A system of cordless power tools includes a cordless power tool adapted to removably receive a rechargeable battery pack. The system further includes a battery pack charger and a converter for converting AC electricity to DC electricity. A battery pack interface block is captured between clam shell halves of a battery pack housing and includes a plurality of male blade terminals. The male blade terminals are received within recessed female terminals of a tool terminal block and similarly received by recessed female terminals of the charger. The tool terminal block further includes a pair of male terminals which engage recessed female terminals of the converter.
Controlled Power Fade For Battery Powered Devices
US Patent:
2011024, Oct 13, 2011
Filed:
Apr 6, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/080712
Inventors:
Daniele C. Brotto - Baltimore MD, US
Michael K. Forster - White Hall MD, US
Jason K. Leh - Rosedale MD, US
Wing W. Lin - Bel Air MD, US
Michael K. Forster - White Hall MD, US
Jason K. Leh - Rosedale MD, US
Wing W. Lin - Bel Air MD, US
Assignee:
BLACK & DECKER INC. - Newark DE
International Classification:
H02P 7/285
US Classification:
318139
Abstract:
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.
Trigger Assembly Including A Flexible Bend Sensor
US Patent:
8047083, Nov 1, 2011
Filed:
Feb 17, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/372345
Inventors:
Daniel Puzio - Baltimore MD, US
Qiang J. Zhang - Lutherville MD, US
Aris C. Cleanthous - Baltimore MD, US
Stephen Alan Debelius - New Freedom PA, US
Gabriel Eduardo Concari - Eldersburg MD, US
Michael Kenneth Forster - White Hall MD, US
David C. Tomayko - Ellicott City MD, US
James B. Watson - Fallston MD, US
Kenneth David Long - Fallston MD, US
Daniele C. Brotto - Baltimore MD, US
Qiang J. Zhang - Lutherville MD, US
Aris C. Cleanthous - Baltimore MD, US
Stephen Alan Debelius - New Freedom PA, US
Gabriel Eduardo Concari - Eldersburg MD, US
Michael Kenneth Forster - White Hall MD, US
David C. Tomayko - Ellicott City MD, US
James B. Watson - Fallston MD, US
Kenneth David Long - Fallston MD, US
Daniele C. Brotto - Baltimore MD, US
Assignee:
Black & Decker Corporation - Newark DE
International Classification:
B25B 23/14
US Classification:
7386221
Abstract:
A flexible sensor is disposed in a power tool. The flexible sensor has an electrical resistance that varies based on a radius of curvature of the flexible sensor. A trigger partially disposed in the power tool, operates to apply a bending force at an engagement point on the flexible sensor to bend the flexible sensor and alter the radius of curvature. A controller outputs an electrical signal to the power tool based on the electrical resistance to control a function of the power tool.
Battery Pack—Cordless Power Device Interface System
US Patent:
7160132, Jan 9, 2007
Filed:
Mar 30, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/093812
Inventors:
Steven J. Phillips - Ellicott City MD, US
Daniele C. Brotto - Baltimore MD, US
David A. Carrier - Aberdeen MD, US
Jeffrey J. Francis - Nottingham MD, US
Danh Thanh Trinh - Towson MD, US
Christopher R. Yahnker - Raleigh MD, US
James B. Watson - Fallston MD, US
Daniel J. White - Baltimore MD, US
Daniele C. Brotto - Baltimore MD, US
David A. Carrier - Aberdeen MD, US
Jeffrey J. Francis - Nottingham MD, US
Danh Thanh Trinh - Towson MD, US
Christopher R. Yahnker - Raleigh MD, US
James B. Watson - Fallston MD, US
Daniel J. White - Baltimore MD, US
Assignee:
Black & Decker Inc. - Newark DE
International Classification:
H01R 4/50
US Classification:
439341, 439953
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. Spring biased actuators may be used to open the latch to enable insertion or release of the ball from the latch.
Battery Pack—Cordless Power Device Interface System
US Patent:
7453234, Nov 18, 2008
Filed:
Mar 30, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/093837
Inventors:
Steven J. Phillips - Ellicott City MD, US
Daniele C. Brotto - Baltimore MD, US
David A. Carrier - Aberdeen MD, US
Jeffrey J. Francis - Nottingham MD, US
Danh Thanh Trinh - Towson MD, US
Christopher R. Yahnker - Raleigh MD, US
James B. Watson - Fallston MD, US
Daniel J. White - Baltimore MD, US
Daniele C. Brotto - Baltimore MD, US
David A. Carrier - Aberdeen MD, US
Jeffrey J. Francis - Nottingham MD, US
Danh Thanh Trinh - Towson MD, US
Christopher R. Yahnker - Raleigh MD, US
James B. Watson - Fallston MD, US
Daniel J. White - Baltimore MD, US
Assignee:
Black & Decker Inc. - Newark DE
International Classification:
H02J 7/00
US Classification:
320112, 307150
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.
Generic Motor Control System
US Patent:
7834566, Nov 16, 2010
Filed:
Dec 2, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/629099
Inventors:
Samuel G. Woods - Bel Air MD, US
Michael K. Forster - White Hall MD, US
John C. Vanko - Timonium MD, US
Daniele C. Brotto - Baltimore MD, US
Brian R. Crowell - Greenville NC, US
Jason K. Leh - Parkville MD, US
Michael K. Forster - White Hall MD, US
John C. Vanko - Timonium MD, US
Daniele C. Brotto - Baltimore MD, US
Brian R. Crowell - Greenville NC, US
Jason K. Leh - Parkville MD, US
Assignee:
Black & Decker Inc. - Newark DE
International Classification:
H02P 1/00, H02P 3/00, H02P 5/00
US Classification:
318255, 318 34, 318 55, 388937
Abstract:
A method for controlling the operation of a motor utilizing a generic motor control module. The method includes sampling at least one motor operating criterion during operation of the motor and executing a generic control algorithm at a predetermined periodic interval. Execution of the algorithm provides a firing angle, duty cycle, or other suitable control function solution for an electronic valve for each periodic interval, thereby controlling the behavior of the motor. Additionally, the method includes firing the electronic valve at the calculated timing during each periodic interval such that the motor functions in accordance with desired motor operational parameters.
Thermal Management Systems For Battery Packs
US Patent:
2008000, Jan 3, 2008
Filed:
Sep 7, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/851620
Inventors:
Christopher Yahnker - Raleigh NC, US
Daniele Brotto - Baltimore MD, US
Erik Ekstrom - Woodstock MD, US
Andrew Seman - White Marsh MD, US
David Carrier - Aberdeen MD, US
Steven Phillips - Ellicott City MD, US
Michael Doyle - Baldwin MD, US
Danh Trinh - Parkville MD, US
William Spencer - Ellicott City MD, US
Jeffrey Francis - Nottingham MD, US
Daniel White - Baltimore MD, US
Daniele Brotto - Baltimore MD, US
Erik Ekstrom - Woodstock MD, US
Andrew Seman - White Marsh MD, US
David Carrier - Aberdeen MD, US
Steven Phillips - Ellicott City MD, US
Michael Doyle - Baldwin MD, US
Danh Trinh - Parkville MD, US
William Spencer - Ellicott City MD, US
Jeffrey Francis - Nottingham MD, US
Daniel White - Baltimore MD, US
International Classification:
H01M 10/50, H01M 10/48, H01M 6/00
US Classification:
429062000, 429120000, 429122000, 429090000
Abstract:
A cordless power tool has a housing which includes a mechanism to couple with a removable battery pack. The battery pack includes one or more battery cells as well as a system to dissipate heat from the battery pack.