Patents by Inventor Daniel Pusateri
Daniel Pusateri 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).
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Patent number: 9038504Abstract: A device that automatically actuates the reversing lever of a ratchet mechanism when the radial direction of the motor is changed. The auto-shift mechanism includes a worm gear that rotates with the motor, and a disc coupled to the worm gear that moves laterally as the worm gear rotates. Axial movement of the disc actuates a reversing lever of a ratchet mechanism by either pulling or pushing the reversing lever. A lost-motion mechanism can absorb an initial amount of torque so that the auto-shift mechanism can run its course prior to applying the torque to a fastener.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Snap-on IncorporatedInventor: Daniel Pusateri
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Patent number: 8716962Abstract: A variable speed trigger mechanism that allows a user to reverse a direction of a motor and supply variable amounts of power to the motor using a single trigger mechanism. In a first motion, the user can actuate the reversing module to change the direction of the motor coupled to the trigger mechanism. In a second motion, the user can actuate the same trigger and apply variable amounts of power to the motor.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Snap-on IncorporatedInventors: Daniel Pusateri, Kenneth Happ, James Brehm
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Publication number: 20140102260Abstract: A device that automatically actuates the reversing lever of a ratchet mechanism when the radial direction of the motor is changed. The auto-shift mechanism includes a worm gear that rotates with the motor, and a disc coupled to the worm gear that moves laterally as the worm gear rotates. Axial movement of the disc actuates a reversing lever of a ratchet mechanism by either pulling or pushing the reversing lever. A lost-motion mechanism can absorb an initial amount of torque so that the auto-shift mechanism can run its course prior to applying the torque to a fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: SNAP-ON INCORPORATEDInventor: Daniel Pusateri
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Patent number: 8665058Abstract: A variable speed toggle switch that allows a user to reverse a rotational direction of a motor and supply variable amounts of power to a motor, such as in a power tool, for example, a power drill. A trigger can include a gear segment that meshingly engages a gear on a potentiometer to electrically communicate the actuation direction and actuation amount of the trigger to a microprocessor. The microprocessor can then signal to an H-bridge, or to a series of transistors, the actuation direction and actuation amount of the trigger. A motor or other device can be powered by a power source in an amount corresponding to the actuation amount, and in a direction corresponding to the actuation direction of the trigger.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2013Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Snap-on IncorporatedInventors: Daniel Pusateri, Kenneth C. Happ, James R. Brehm
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Publication number: 20130285789Abstract: A variable speed toggle switch that allows a user to reverse a rotational direction of a motor and supply variable amounts of power to a motor, such as in a power tool, for example, a power drill. A trigger can include a gear segment that meshingly engages a gear on a potentiometer to electrically communicate the actuation direction and actuation amount of the trigger to a microprocessor. The microprocessor can then signal to an H-bridge, or to a series of transistors, the actuation direction and actuation amount of the trigger. A motor or other device can be powered by a power source in an amount corresponding to the actuation amount, and in a direction corresponding to the actuation direction of the trigger.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Daniel Pusateri, Kenneth C. Happ, James R. Brehm
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Patent number: 8493172Abstract: A variable speed toggle switch that allows a user to reverse a rotational direction of a motor and supply variable amounts of power to a motor, such as in a power tool, for example, a power drill. A trigger can include a gear segment that meshingly engages a gear on a potentiometer to electrically communicate the actuation direction and actuation amount of the trigger to a microprocessor. The microprocessor can then signal to an H-bridge, or to a series of transistors, the actuation direction and actuation amount of the trigger. A motor or other device can be powered by a power source in an amount corresponding to the actuation amount, and in a direction corresponding to the actuation direction of the trigger.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Snap-On IncorporatedInventors: Daniel Pusateri, Kenneth Happ, James Brehm
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Publication number: 20130119915Abstract: A variable speed trigger mechanism that allows a user to reverse a direction of a motor and supply variable amounts of power to the motor using a single trigger mechanism. In a first motion, the user can actuate the reversing module to change the direction of the motor coupled to the trigger mechanism. In a second motion, the user can actuate the same trigger and apply variable amounts of power to the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Inventors: Daniel Pusateri, Kenneth Happ, James Brehm
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Publication number: 20130082816Abstract: A variable speed toggle switch that allows a user to reverse a rotational direction of a motor and supply variable amounts of power to a motor, such as in a power tool, for example, a power drill. A trigger can include a gear segment that meshingly engages a gear on a potentiometer to electrically communicate the actuation direction and actuation amount of the trigger to a microprocessor. The microprocessor can then signal to an H-bridge, or to a series of transistors, the actuation direction and actuation amount of the trigger. A motor or other device can be powered by a power source in an amount corresponding to the actuation amount, and in a direction corresponding to the actuation direction of the trigger.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Inventors: Daniel Pusateri, Kenneth Happ, James Brehm
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Publication number: 20060144601Abstract: A lubrication apparatus, system and method for a tool is disclosed. The tool includes a rotating impact assembly and the lubrication apparatus, system and method directs lubricant from a radially outward position to a radially inward position in the impact assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2003Publication date: July 6, 2006Applicant: SNAP-ON INCORPORATEDInventor: Daniel Pusateri
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Publication number: 20050173141Abstract: A rotary tool includes a housing structure with a plurality of apertures therein, drive mechanism disposed within the housing structure, a detachable drive end mechanism coupled to the drive mechanism, and a retaining structure received by the apertures. The drive mechanism is coupled to the detachable drive end mechanism by a splined sleeve. The detachable drive end mechanism includes a detachable drive end and a collar which engages the retaining structure. Several embodiments of collars and retaining structure are disclosed. In one embodiment, the retaining structure includes a generally U-shaped flexible and resilient spring clip which is flexed when installed to frictionally hold itself and the drive end and collar in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2003Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventors: Daniel Pusateri, Thomas Zikowski