Lowe’s has patented a tool-agnostic safety system that tracks tool usage and safety. The device can be attached to various tools, collecting data through sensors and shutting off power if unsafe operation is detected. This innovation enhances user safety and tool management in various applications. GlobalData’s report on Lowe’s gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Lowe's, Lowe's's grant share as of March 2024 was 70%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Tool-agnostic safety system for handheld tools
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11942805B2) discloses a tool-agnostic safety system designed to enhance safety in handheld tools. The system includes a body with connections to interface with a removable battery and a battery port of the tool, along with sensors to collect usage data, including an orientation sensor. A processor analyzes this data, determines the tool's operating state based on a safety threshold value, and disconnects the battery if the tool is deemed unsafe, preventing potential hazards.
Furthermore, the patent describes a method and a safety device utilizing sensor arrays and processors to monitor tool usage and ensure user safety. By comparing usage data to safety threshold values based on tool type identifiers, the system can alert users and interrupt electricity flow to the tool if unsafe conditions are detected. The device also includes features such as user alerts, adjustable safety threshold values, and the ability to identify tool types, enhancing its adaptability and effectiveness in promoting safe tool operation.
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