Patents by Inventor David Rozwadowski
David Rozwadowski 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: 7443137Abstract: The invention provides an electrical combination including a power tool having a housing supporting a motor, which is operable to drive a tool element. The electrical combination also includes a battery and an adapter supportable on the housing of the power tool and electrically connectable to the power tool and the battery such that the adapter transfers electrical power between the battery and the motor. The adapter has a locking arrangement engageable with the battery for preventing the adapter from being removed from the power tool housing while the battery is connected to the adapter.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: John S. Scott, Mark Kubale, David Rozwadowski, Pamela Stegehuis, Robert Crisp
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Publication number: 20080100261Abstract: A battery charger. The battery charger includes a housing having an outer surface, a battery being supportable on the outer surface, a charging circuit supported by the housing and electrically connectable to a power source and the battery, and a protective structure connected to and extending from the outer surface of the housing, the protective structure extending from the outer surface beyond the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2008Publication date: May 1, 2008Inventors: Kevin Glasgow, David Rozwadowski, Jeffrey Zeiler, George Santana
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Patent number: 7339350Abstract: An electrical combination, a method and a power tool. An electrical combination may includes an electrical component including a component housing, and an electrical circuit supported by the component housing, a first terminal assembly at least electrically connectable to the electrical circuit, a second terminal assembly at least electrically connectable to the electrical circuit, a first battery including a first battery terminal assembly electrically connectable to the first terminal assembly to electrically connect the first battery to the electrical circuit such that power is transferable between the first battery and the electrical circuit, and a second battery including a second battery terminal assembly electrically connectable to the second terminal assembly to electrically connect the second battery to the electrical circuit such that power is transferable between the second battery and the electrical circuit. The second battery may be different than the first battery.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2005Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Mark Kubale, David Rozwadowski, Pamela Stegehuis, Robert Crisp
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Publication number: 20080036420Abstract: Battery chargers and combinations. In some aspects and in some constructions, the invention may provide a combination including a battery charger having a housing and a charging circuit, and protective structure separate from and connectable with the battery charger. The protective structure, when connected, extending from the housing beyond a battery connected to the battery charger. In some aspects and in some constructions, the invention may also provide a combination including a first battery charger, a second battery charger and a connecting structure operable to connect the first battery charger and the second battery charger as a unit. In some aspects and in some constructions, the invention may further provide a combination including a battery charger and a handle separate from and connectable with the battery charger. In addition, in some aspects and in some constructions, the invention may provide a battery charger including a housing having a base and an upper portion opposite the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Inventors: Jeffrey Zeiler, Todd Johnson, David Rozwadowski, Kevin Glasgow, George Santana
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Publication number: 20080025010Abstract: An electrical component, such as, for example, a radio, an audio component, a battery charger or a radio/charger, is provided. The electrical component includes a housing and an electrical circuit supported by the housing. In some aspects, the electrical component is an audio component and the electrical circuit is an audio circuit. In other aspects, the electrical component is a battery charger and the electrical circuit is a charging circuit. In yet other aspects, the electrical component may define a receptacle capable of selectively receiving batteries of different heights. In further aspects, the electrical component may support a battery inclined relative to a surface upon which the battery sits.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Inventors: Jonathan Zick, George Santana, David Rozwadowski, Jeffrey Zeiler, Scott Schneider
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Publication number: 20080012527Abstract: An electrical component, such as, for example, a radio, MP3 player, audio component, battery charger, radio/charger, MP3 player/radio, MP3 player/charger, or MP3 player/radio/charger. The electrical component includes a housing and an electrical circuit supported by the housing. In some aspects, the electrical component is an audio component and the electrical circuit is an audio circuit. In other aspects, the electrical component is a battery charger and the electrical circuit is a charging circuit. In further aspects, the electrical component is an MP3 player and the electrical circuit is a MP3 circuit. In yet further aspects, the electrical component is an combination of any or all of a radio, battery charger, and MP3 player and the electrical component can include any combination or all of the audio, radio, and MP3 circuits. A battery may be connectable to the housing and electrically connectable the electrical circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: Jonathan Zick, George Santana, David Rozwadowski, Jeffrey Zeiler, Scott Bublitz, Melissa Ottens-Rendon
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Publication number: 20070224492Abstract: The invention provides an electrical combination including a power tool having a housing supporting a motor, which is operable to drive a tool element. The electrical combination also includes a battery and an adapter supportable on the housing of the power tool and electrically connectable to the power tool and the battery such that the adapter transfers electrical power between the battery and the motor. The adapter has a locking arrangement engageable with the battery for preventing the adapter from being removed from the power tool housing while the battery is connected to the adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: John Scott, Mark Kubale, David Rozwadowski, Pamela Stegehuis, Robert Crisp
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Patent number: 7183745Abstract: An electrical combination including a power tool manufactured by a first power tool company, the power tool including a tool housing and an electric motor supported by the tool housing and operable to drive a tool element, a battery manufactured by a second power tool company, and an adapter separate from and connectable between the battery and the tool housing to support the battery on the tool housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2005Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Mark Kubale, David Rozwadowski, Pamela Stegehuis, Robert Crisp
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Publication number: 20060033467Abstract: An electrical combination, a method and a power tool. An electrical combination may includes an electrical component including a component housing, and an electrical circuit supported by the component housing, a first terminal assembly at least electrically connectable to the electrical circuit, a second terminal assembly at least electrically connectable to the electrical circuit, a first battery including a first battery terminal assembly electrically connectable to the first terminal assembly to electrically connect the first battery to the electrical circuit such that power is transferable between the first battery and the electrical circuit, and a second battery including a second battery terminal assembly electrically connectable to the second terminal assembly to electrically connect the second battery to the electrical circuit such that power is transferable between the second battery and the electrical circuit. The second battery may be different than the first battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Mark Kubale, David Rozwadowski, Pamela Stegehuis, Robert Crisp
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Publication number: 20050285560Abstract: An electrical device, such as a battery charger, including a housing having an outer surface, a battery being supportable on the outer surface, a charging circuit supported by the housing and electrically connectable to a power source and to the battery, and an electrical connector with a plug configured to interface with the power source and an outlet to provide an interface with the power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2004Publication date: December 29, 2005Inventors: Kevin Glasgow, David Rozwadowski, Jeffrey Zeiler
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Publication number: 20050280394Abstract: An electrical combination including a power tool manufactured by a first power tool company, the power tool including a tool housing and an electric motor supported by the tool housing and operable to drive a tool element, a battery manufactured by a second power tool company, and an adapter separate from and connectable between the battery and the tool housing to support the battery on the tool housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2005Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventors: Mark Kubale, David Rozwadowski, Pamela Stegehuis, Robert Crisp
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Publication number: 20050264260Abstract: An electrical component, such as, for example, a radio, an audio component, a battery charger or a radio/charger. The electrical component includes a housing and an electrical circuit supported by the housing. In some aspects, the electrical component is an audio component and the electrical circuit is an audio circuit. In other aspects, the electrical component is a battery charger and the electrical circuit is a charging circuit. In further aspects, the electrical component is an audio and battery charger combined and the electrical circuit is an audio and charging circuit. A battery may be connectable to the housing and electrically connectable the electrical circuit. The electrical component may include a locking assembly operable to lock the battery in a position relative to the housing. A biasing member may be positioned within a receptacle defined by the housing and operable to bias the battery out of the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2005Publication date: December 1, 2005Inventors: Jonathan Zick, George Santana, David Rozwadowski, Jeffrey Zeiler
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Patent number: 6965214Abstract: An adapter for a power tool battery. The adapter enables a battery having a first configuration, such as a “slide-on” configuration, to be used with a power tool and/or to be charged by a battery charger having a second configuration, such as a “tower” configuration. The adapter may also enable a battery having one general configuration, such as a “slide-on” configuration or a “tower” configuration, and a first connecting structure to be used with a power tool and/or to be charged by a battery charger having the same general configuration, such as the “slide-on” configuration or the “tower” configuration, respectively, and a second connecting structure different than the first connecting structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2003Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Mark Kubale, David Rozwadowski, Pamela Stegehuis, Robert Crisp
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Publication number: 20050083013Abstract: An electrical component, such as, for example, a radio, MP3 player, audio component, battery charger, radio/charger, MP3 player/radio, MP3 player/charger, or MP3 player/radio/charger. The electrical component includes a housing and an electrical circuit supported by the housing. In some aspects, the electrical component is an audio component and the electrical circuit is an audio circuit. In other aspects, the electrical component is a battery charger and the electrical circuit is a charging circuit. In further aspects, the electrical component is an MP3 player and the electrical circuit is a MP3 circuit. In yet further aspects, the electrical component is an combination of any or all of a radio, battery charger, and MP3 player and the electrical component can include any combination or all of the audio, radio, and MP3 circuits. A battery may be connectable to the housing and electrically connectable the electrical circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2004Publication date: April 21, 2005Inventors: Jonathan Zick, George Santana, David Rozwadowski, Jeffrey Zeiler, Scott Bublitz, Melissa Ottens-Rendon
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Publication number: 20050083639Abstract: An electrical component, such as, for example, a radio, MP3 player, audio component, battery charger, radio/charger, MP3 player/radio, MP3 player/charger, or MP3 player/radio/charger. The electrical component includes a housing and an electrical circuit supported by the housing. In some aspects, the electrical component is an audio component and the electrical circuit is an audio circuit. In other aspects, the electrical component is a battery charger and the electrical circuit is a charging circuit. In further aspects, the electrical component is an MP3 player and the electrical circuit is a MP3 circuit. In yet further aspects, the electrical component is an combination of any or all of a radio, battery charger, and MP3 player and the electrical component can include any combination or all of the audio, radio, and MP3 circuits. A battery may be connectable to the housing and electrically connectable the electrical circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2004Publication date: April 21, 2005Inventors: Jonathan Zick, George Santana, David Rozwadowski, Jeffrey Zeiler, Scott Bublitz, Melissa Ottens-Rendon
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Publication number: 20050024021Abstract: Battery chargers and combinations. In some aspects and in some constructions, the invention may provide a combination including a battery charger having a housing n a charging circuit, and protective structure separate from and connectable with the battery charger. The protective structure, when connected, extending from the housing beyond a battery connected to the battery charger. In some aspects and in some constructions, the invention may also provide a combination including a first battery charger, a second battery charger and a connecting structure operable to connect the first battery charger and the second battery charger as a unit. In some aspects and in some constructions, the invention may further provide a combination including a battery charger and a handle separate from and connectable with the battery charger. In addition, in some aspects and in some constructions, the invention may provide a battery charger including a housing having a base and an upper portion opposite the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Applicant: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Zeiler, Todd Johnson, David Rozwadowski, Kevin Glasgow, George Santana
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Publication number: 20040095094Abstract: An adapter for a power tool battery. The adapter enables a battery having a first configuration, such as a “slide-on” configuration, to be used with a power tool and/or to be charged by a battery charger having a second configuration, such as a “tower” configuration. The adapter may also enable a battery having one general configuration, such as a “slide-on” configuration or a “tower” configuration, and a first connecting structure to be used with a power tool and/or to be charged by a battery charger having the same general configuration, such as the “slide-on” configuration or the “tower” configuration, respectively, and a second connecting structure different than the first connecting structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Mark Kubale, David Rozwadowski, Pamela Stegehuis, Robert Crisp
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Patent number: 6621246Abstract: An adapter for a power tool battery. The adapter enables a battery having a first configuration, such as a “slide-on” configuration, to be used with a power tool and/or to be charged by a battery charger having a second configuration, such as a “tower” configuration. The adapter may also enable a battery having one general configuration, such as a “slide-on” configuration or a “tower” configuration, and a first connecting structure to be used with a power tool and/or to be charged by a battery charger having the same general configuration, such as the “slide-on” configuration or the “tower” configuration, respectively, and a second connecting structure different than the first connecting structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2002Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Mark Kubale, David Rozwadowski, Pamela Stegehuis, Robert Crisp
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Publication number: 20030071598Abstract: An adapter for a power tool battery. The adapter enables a battery having a first configuration, such as a “slide-on” configuration, to be used with a power tool and/or to be charged by a battery charger having a second configuration, such as a “tower” configuration. The adapter may also enable a battery having one general configuration, such as a “slide-on” configuration or a “tower” configuration, and a first connecting structure to be used with a power tool and/or to be charged by a battery charger having the same general configuration, such as the “slide-on” configuration or the “tower” configuration, respectively, and a second connecting structure different than the first connecting structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2002Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventors: Mark Kubale, David Rozwadowski, Pamela Stegehuis, Robert Crisp
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Patent number: 6525511Abstract: An adapter for a power tool battery. The adapter enables a battery having a first configuration, such as a “slide-on” configuration, to be used with a power tool and/or to be charged by a battery charger having a second configuration, such as a “tower” configuration. The adapter may also enable a battery having one general configuration, such as a “slide-on” configuration or a “tower” configuration, and a first connecting structure to be used with a power tool and/or to be charged by a battery charger having the same general configuration, such as the “slide-on” configuration or the “tower” configuration, respectively, and a second connecting structure different than the first connecting structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2001Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Mark Kubale, David Rozwadowski, Pamela Stegehuis, Robert Crisp