Patents by Inventor Bruce R. Modick

Bruce R. Modick has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • PORTABLE ELECTRIC RESCUE TOOL
    Publication number: 20230211188
    Abstract: A portable electric rescue tool, such as spreader and cutter tool, that allows for manual or remote operation, and operates on a DC power source, which may be an external power source and/or an onboard rechargeable battery. For example, the tool includes a battery cradle or battery attachment portion adapted to removably receive a rechargeable battery pack and electrically couple the battery pack to the tool. The tool also includes a power adapter that is adapted to be removably coupled to the battery attachment portion instead of the battery pack, and allows the tool to be electrically connected to an external DC power source, such as a vehicle battery or other DC power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Ryan D. McCarthy, Bruce R. Modick, John D. McCarthy, Robert J. Barry
  • Portable electric rescue tool
    Patent number: 11638842
    Abstract: A portable electric rescue tool, such as spreader and cutter tool, that allows for manual or remote operation, and operates on a DC power source, which may be an external power source and/or an onboard rechargeable battery. For example, the tool includes a battery cradle or battery attachment portion adapted to removably receive a rechargeable battery pack and electrically couple the battery pack to the tool. The tool also includes a power adapter that is adapted to be removably coupled to the battery attachment portion instead of the battery pack, and allows the tool to be electrically connected to an external DC power source, such as a vehicle battery or other DC power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Ryan D. McCarthy, Bruce R. Modick, John D. McCarthy, Robert J. Barry
  • PORTABLE ELECTRIC RESCUE TOOL
    Publication number: 20220126122
    Abstract: A portable electric rescue tool, such as spreader and cutter tool, that allows for manual or remote operation, and operates on a DC power source, which may be an external power source and/or an onboard rechargeable battery. For example, the tool includes a battery cradle or battery attachment portion adapted to removably receive a rechargeable battery pack and electrically couple the battery pack to the tool. The tool also includes a power adapter that is adapted to be removably coupled to the battery attachment portion instead of the battery pack, and allows the tool to be electrically connected to an external DC power source, such as a vehicle battery or other DC power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Ryan D. McCarthy, Bruce R. Modick, John D. McCarthy, Robert J. Barry