公开(公告)号：US11378460B2

公开(公告)日：2022-07-05

申请号：US17034980

申请日：2020-09-28

Applicant: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Evans H. Nguyen ,  Matthew J. Mergener ,  Wade Burch ,  James V. Curtin ,  Zachary P. Haas ,  Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot ,  Gareth Mueckl

IPC: G01J5/12 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/04 ,  G01J5/0806 ,  G01J5/061 ,  G01J5/00 ,  G01J5/06 ,  G01J5/80

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for thermal detection. A thermal detection device includes a visual sensor, a thermal sensor (e.g., a thermopile array), a controller, a user interface, a display, and a removable and rechargeable battery pack. The thermal detection device also includes a plurality of additional software and hardware modules configured to perform or execute various functions and operations of the thermal detection device. An output from the visual sensor and an output from the thermal sensor are combined by the controller or the plurality of additional modules to generate a combined image for display on the display.

公开(公告)号：US20220029218A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-27

申请号：US17492999

申请日：2021-10-04

Applicant: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Randolph H. McHugh ,  Gareth Mueckl ,  Tauhira Hoossainy

IPC: H01M10/615 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H05B6/04 ,  H05B6/06 ,  H01M10/6235 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M10/657 ,  H05B6/44

Abstract: A battery pack charger configured to heat a power tool battery pack, the battery pack charger comprising a housing, an adapter portion integrated with the housing of the battery pack charger, the adapter portion configured to mechanically and electrically connect to the power tool battery pack, and an inductive heater including a coil portion, the coil portion including a coil housing and one or more inductive coil windings, the inductive heater configured to generate an electromagnetic field to heat the power tool battery pack.

公开(公告)号：US20210396375A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-23

申请号：US17466798

申请日：2021-09-03

Applicant: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： David Proeber ,  Ross McIntyre ,  Jason D. Thurner ,  Michael A. Verhagen ,  Gareth Mueckl ,  Brian Cornell ,  Dalton F. Hansen ,  Anthony R. Sleck

IPC: F21V21/14 ,  F21V17/00 ,  F21V17/02 ,  F21V21/06 ,  F21V21/108 ,  F21V23/00 ,  F21V29/508 ,  F21V29/67 ,  F21V21/22

Abstract: A site light including a body, a power system with an AC input and battery terminal, and a telescopic arm assembly supported by the body, where the telescopic arm includes a first end fixed relative to the body and a second end opposite and movable with respect to the first end. The site light also includes a light assembly in operable communication with the power system and coupled to and movable together with the second end of the telescopic arm, where the light assembly is operable in a first light mode in which the light assembly outputs approximately 13,000 lumens of light, and a second light mode in which the light assembly outputs approximately 20,000 lumens of light.

公开(公告)号：US11082589B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-03

申请号：US16659113

申请日：2019-10-21

Applicant: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation

Inventor： Gareth Mueckl ,  Jason R. Crowe ,  Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  G02B23/24 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/005

Abstract: A visual inspection device includes a housing, a handle coupled to the housing that is grasped by a user while the device is in use, and an articulating camera unit coupled to the housing. The articulating camera unit includes a flexible cable with a first end coupled to the housing and a second end, a camera coupled to the second end of the flexible cable and operable to transmit image data through the flexible cable, and an articulation mechanism operable to articulate the camera relative to the flexible cable. The articulation mechanism includes a mount that is removably coupled to the housing. The articulating camera unit further includes a means for securing the mount to the housing in a plurality of different orientations relative to the housing. The visual inspection device further includes a display unit coupled to the housing to display an image transmitted by the articulating camera unit.

公开(公告)号：US10477079B2

公开(公告)日：2019-11-12

申请号：US15642611

申请日：2017-07-06

Applicant: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation

Inventor： Gareth Mueckl ,  Jason R. Crowe ,  Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  G02B23/24 ,  A61B1/00 ,  A61B1/005

Abstract: A visual inspection device includes a housing, a handle coupled to the housing that is grasped by a user while the device is in use, and an articulating camera unit coupled to the housing. The articulating camera unit includes a flexible cable with a first end coupled to the housing and a second end, a camera coupled to the second end of the flexible cable and operable to transmit image data through the flexible cable, and an articulation mechanism operable to articulate the camera relative to the flexible cable. The articulation mechanism includes a mount that is removably coupled to the housing. The articulating camera unit further includes a means for securing the mount to the housing in a plurality of different orientations relative to the housing. The visual inspection device further includes a display unit coupled to the housing to display an image transmitted by the articulating camera unit.

公开(公告)号：US20190176288A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-13

申请号：US16279147

申请日：2019-02-19

Applicant: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Terry L. Timmons ,  Andrew M. Plowman ,  Gareth Mueckl ,  James Wekwert

IPC: B23Q17/24 ,  B25H1/00 ,  B23B47/26

Abstract: A magnetic drill press includes a housing, a magnetic base coupled to the housing for engagement with a workpiece, and a motor carriage slidably coupled to the base housing. The magnetic drill press further includes an electric motor supported by the motor carriage and configured to rotate a bit about a bit axis, and a spindle assembly supported by the housing and coupled to the motor carriage for selectively positioning the motor carriage relative to the housing. The magnetic drill press further includes a handle hub coupled to the spindle assembly, and a ratchet assembly including a ratchet head coupled to the handle hub and a ratchet handle coupled to the ratchet head for actuating the spindle assembly by reciprocating motion of the ratchet handle.

公开(公告)号：US20180294662A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-11

申请号：US15943768

申请日：2018-04-03

Applicant: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Matthew R. Polakowski ,  Gareth Mueckl ,  Justin D. Dorman ,  Patrick S. Lueck ,  Douglas G. Schwartz

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  B25F5/00

Abstract: A battery connector, an electrical combination and methods. The electrical combination may include a battery connector including a housing with a support portion for a battery pack, and a circuit supported by the housing, the circuit including a universal serial bus (USB) input terminal connectable to a USB cable for receiving power, a charging terminal connectable to a pack terminal of the battery pack, and a battery charging portion operable to receive power from the USB input terminal and to output a charging current to the charging terminal to charge the battery pack.

公开(公告)号：US10024902B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US15074070

申请日：2016-03-18

Applicant: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation

Inventor： Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot ,  Gareth Mueckl

IPC: G01R31/02 ,  G01R31/04 ,  G01R31/327 ,  G06F11/22

Abstract: A testing device including a housing having an indicator, a first test probe configured to be inserted into an alternating-current (AC) receptacle, a second test probe configured to be inserted into a universal serial bus (USB) receptacle, a first test circuit located within the housing, and a second test circuit located within the housing. The first test circuit is coupled to the first test probe and is configured to receive an AC voltage from the AC receptacle, perform a first test on the AC voltage, and output a first signal to the indicator based on the first test. The second test circuit is electrically coupled to the second test probe and is configured to receive a USB voltage from the USB receptacle, perform a second test on the USB voltage, and output a second signal to the indicator base on the second test.

公开(公告)号：US20180169719A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-21

申请号：US15844270

申请日：2017-12-15

Applicant: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION

Inventor： Christopher J. Turner ,  Gareth Mueckl ,  Samuel J. Krohlow

IPC: B08B9/043 ,  E03F7/12

Abstract: A pipeline inspection device including a cable having a camera disposed on a distal end of the cable, where the camera and the cable are configured to be directed into a conduit. A first drum includes a rear wall, a front wall, and a side wall defining an interior, where the front wall has an opening providing access to the interior, and where the cable is disposed at least partially within the first drum. A stand supports the first drum, where the first drum is rotatably coupled to the stand. A hub houses electrical components of the pipeline inspection device. The hub is removably received in the interior of the first drum via the opening, where the hub is selectively removable from the first drum and insertable into an interior of a second drum.

公开(公告)号：US20180065232A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：US15693752

申请日：2017-09-01

Applicant: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation

Inventor： Gareth Mueckl ,  Tauhira Hoossainy ,  Leo Mikat-Stevens ,  Logan Blair ,  Jake McDermott ,  Jonathon R. Nord ,  Jared Shurtleff ,  Joshua Kundinger ,  John von Helms, JR. ,  Nicholas Dobernig ,  Mathew Post

IPC: B25B21/00 ,  B25B23/00 ,  G01S15/42 ,  G01B11/14 ,  G01B11/26

Abstract: A power tool including a sensor attachment, a housing, a motor, and a power tool controller. The power tool controller is operable or configured to control power provided to the motor. The sensor attachment is coupled to the power tool's housing and includes a first non-contact sensor and a sensor controller. The sensor controller receives signals from the first non-contact sensor related to distance to a work surface and determines a fastener depth based on the signals from the first non-contact sensor. If the fastener depth is greater than or equal to a desired fastener depth, the sensor controller generates and sends a control signal to the power tool controller. In response, the power tool controller turns off or cuts power to the motor.