Patents by Inventor Kris Kanack

Kris Kanack 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).

  • Publication number: 20240001520
    Abstract: A power tool system includes a hydraulic power tool. The hydraulic power tool includes a hydraulic drive, a sensor, and a first electronic processor. The sensor is configured to detect an operational parameter of the hydraulic drive during an operation by the hydraulic drive. The first electronic processor is configured to store a plurality of data points based on the operational parameter detected during the operation and send the plurality of data points to an external device. The external device includes a display screen and a second electronic processor configured to receive the plurality of data points from the hydraulic power tool, control the display screen to display an expected data point for the operational parameter for the operation, and control the display screen to display an actual data curve based on the plurality of data points, the actual data curve overlaid on the expected data point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Kris Kanack, Sean T. Kehoe, Paige Bovard, Alex Huber
  • Patent number: 11759842
    Abstract: A power tool including a moveable piston, a motor capable of driving the moveable piston to perform work on a work piece, and a distance sensor configured to sense a movement of the moveable piston. The distance sensor operable to provide sensor information indicative of the movement of the piston. A controller receives the sensor information from the distance sensor. The controller operates the motor to perform work on the work piece based in part on the sensor information that the controller receives from the distance sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Luke Skinner, Kris Kanack, James Ballard, David Bauer
  • Patent number: 11685028
    Abstract: A power tool system includes a hydraulic power tool. The hydraulic power tool includes a hydraulic drive, a sensor, and a first electronic processor. The sensor is configured to detect an operational parameter of the hydraulic drive during an operation by the hydraulic drive. The first electronic processor is configured to store a plurality of data points based on the operational parameter detected during the operation and send the plurality of data points to an external device. The external device includes a display screen and a second electronic processor configured to receive the plurality of data points from the hydraulic power tool, control the display screen to display an expected data point for the operational parameter for the operation, and control the display screen to display an actual data curve based on the plurality of data points, the actual data curve overlaid on the expected data point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Kris Kanack, Sean T. Kehoe, Paige Bovard, Alex Huber
  • Patent number: 11203107
    Abstract: A working head for a hydraulic power tool including a head frame and a first moveable die head configured to move along the working head frame. The first moveable die head configured to receive a first moveable die comprising a first body length. A second die head is adapted to receive a second die comprising a second body length. The first body length of the moveable die is different from the second body length of the stationary die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan Koski, Troy Marks, Eric Norquist, James Ballard, Kris Kanack
  • Publication number: 20210299832
    Abstract: A bolt tensioning tool includes a housing, an electric motor positioned within the housing, a hydraulic pump positioned within the housing, the pump being driven by the motor to pressurize hydraulic fluid stored within the housing or a remote reservoir, and a tensioning assembly connectable to a bolt for applying tension thereto in response to an applied force by the pressurized hydraulic fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Abbott, Benjamin A. Smith, Brandon L. Yahr, Josh Rowland, Kris Kanack, John S. Dey, IV, Jacob P. Schneider, Peter R. Heath
  • Publication number: 20210245227
    Abstract: A power tool including a moveable piston, a motor capable of driving the moveable piston to perform work on a work piece, and a distance sensor configured to sense a movement of the moveable piston. The distance sensor operable to provide sensor information indicative of the movement of the piston. A controller receives the sensor information from the distance sensor. The controller operates the motor to perform work on the work piece based in part on the sensor information that the controller receives from the distance sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Luke Skinner, Kris Kanack, James Ballard, David Bauer
  • Publication number: 20210237239
    Abstract: A working head for a hydraulic power tool. The working head includes a head frame and a first moveable die head configured to move along the working head frame. The first moveable die head is configured to receive a first moveable die comprising a first body length and a second die head is adapted to receive a second die comprising a second body length. At least one of the moveable die or the stationary die comprises an elongated die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Jonathan Koski, Troy Marks, Eric Norquist, James Ballard, Kris Kanack
  • Patent number: 10981264
    Abstract: A working head for a hydraulic power tool. The working head includes a head frame and a first moveable die head configured to move along the working head frame. The first moveable die head is configured to receive a first moveable die comprising a first body length and a second die head is adapted to receive a second die comprising a second body length. At least one of the moveable die or the stationary die comprises an elongated die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan Koski, Troy Marks, Eric Norquist, James Ballard, Kris Kanack
  • Patent number: 10974306
    Abstract: A power tool including a moveable piston, a motor capable of driving the moveable piston to perform work on a work piece, and a distance sensor configured to sense a movement of the moveable piston. The distance sensor operable to provide sensor information indicative of the movement of the piston. A controller receives the sensor information from the distance sensor. The controller operates the motor to perform work on the work piece based in part on the sensor information that the controller receives from the distance sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Luke Skinner, Kris Kanack, James Ballard, David Bauer
  • Publication number: 20200238487
    Abstract: A power tool system includes a hydraulic power tool. The hydraulic power tool includes a hydraulic drive, a sensor, and a first electronic processor. The sensor is configured to detect an operational parameter of the hydraulic drive during an operation by the hydraulic drive. The first electronic processor is configured to store a plurality of data points based on the operational parameter detected during the operation and send the plurality of data points to an external device. The external device includes a display screen and a second electronic processor configured to receive the plurality of data points from the hydraulic power tool, control the display screen to display an expected data point for the operational parameter for the operation, and control the display screen to display an actual data curve based on the plurality of data points, the actual data curve overlaid on the expected data point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Kris Kanack, Sean T. Kehoe, Paige Bovard, Alex Huber
  • Patent number: 10618151
    Abstract: A method of operating a hydraulic power tool. The method includes performing an operation with the hydraulic power tool, detecting, with a sensor, an operational parameter during the operation of the hydraulic power tool, and storing a plurality of data points based on the operational parameter and a corresponding sampling time for each of the plurality of data points. The method also includes sending, via a transceiver on the hydraulic power tool, the plurality of data points and corresponding sampling times to an external device, displaying, on a display screen of the external device, an expected data point, and displaying, on the display screen of the external device, an actual data curve based on the plurality of data points and corresponding sampling times. The actual data curve is overlaid on the expected data point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Kris Kanack, Sean T. Kehoe, Paige Bovard, Alex Huber
  • Patent number: 10265758
    Abstract: A power tool including a moveable piston, a motor capable of driving the moveable piston to perform work on a work piece, and a distance sensor configured to sense a movement of the moveable piston. The distance sensor operable to provide sensor information indicative of the movement of the piston. A controller receives the sensor information from the distance sensor. The controller operates the motor to perform work on the work piece based in part on the sensor information that the controller receives from the distance sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Luke Skinner, Kris Kanack, James Ballard, David Bauer
  • Publication number: 20180311805
    Abstract: A working head for a hydraulic power tool including a head frame and a first moveable die head configured to move along the working head frame. The first moveable die head configured to receive a first moveable die comprising a first body length. A second die head is adapted to receive a second die comprising a second body length. The first body length of the moveable die is different from the second body length of the stationary die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Jonathan Koski, Troy Marks, Eric Norquist, James Ballard, Kris Kanack
  • Patent number: 10093012
    Abstract: A working head for a hydraulic power tool including a head frame and a first moveable die head configured to move along the working head frame. The first moveable die head configured to receive a first moveable die comprising a first body length. A second die head is adapted to receive a second die comprising a second body length. The first body length of the moveable die is different from the second body length of the stationary die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan Koski, Troy Marks, Eric Norquist, James Ballard, Kris Kanack
  • Publication number: 20180147618
    Abstract: A power tool including a moveable piston, a motor capable of driving the moveable piston to perform work on a work piece, and a distance sensor configured to sense a movement of the moveable piston. The distance sensor operable to provide sensor information indicative of the movement of the piston. A controller receives the sensor information from the distance sensor. The controller operates the motor to perform work on the work piece based in part on the sensor information that the controller receives from the distance sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Luke Skinner, Kris Kanack, James Ballard, David Bauer
  • Publication number: 20180099388
    Abstract: A working head for a hydraulic power tool. The working head includes a head frame and a first moveable die head configured to move along the working head frame. The first moveable die head is configured to receive a first moveable die comprising a first body length and a second die head is adapted to receive a second die comprising a second body length. At least one of the moveable die or the stationary die comprises an elongated die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Jonathan Koski, Troy Marks, Eric Norquist, James Ballard, Kris Kanack
  • Publication number: 20180093319
    Abstract: A power tool including a moveable piston, a motor capable of driving the moveable piston to perform work on a work piece, and a distance sensor configured to sense a movement of the moveable piston. The distance sensor operable to provide sensor information indicative of the movement of the piston. A controller receives the sensor information from the distance sensor. The controller operates the motor to perform work on the work piece based in part on the sensor information that the controller receives from the distance sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Luke Skinner, Kris Kanack, James Ballard, David Bauer
  • Publication number: 20180085909
    Abstract: A working head for a hydraulic power tool including a head frame and a first moveable die head configured to move along the working head frame. The first moveable die head configured to receive a first moveable die comprising a first body length. A second die head is adapted to receive a second die comprising a second body length. The first body length of the moveable die is different from the second body length of the stationary die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Jonathan Koski, Troy Marks, Eric Norquist, James Ballard, Kris Kanack
  • Publication number: 20160363510
    Abstract: A method of operating a hydraulic power tool. The method includes performing an operation with the hydraulic power tool, detecting, with a sensor, an operational parameter during the operation of the hydraulic power tool, and storing a plurality of data points based on the operational parameter and a corresponding sampling time for each of the plurality of data points. The method also includes sending, via a transceiver on the hydraulic power tool, the plurality of data points and corresponding sampling times to an external device, displaying, on a display screen of the external device, an expected data point, and displaying, on the display screen of the external device, an actual data curve based on the plurality of data points and corresponding sampling times. The actual data curve is overlaid on the expected data point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Kris Kanack, Sean T. Kehoe, Paige Bovard, Alex Huber
  • Patent number: 6853744
    Abstract: An improved circuit board inspection system incorporates a technique that confirms observed electrical connection defects. The improved circuit board inspection system applies a localized investigative routine upon portions of a printed circuit board having one or more identified defects. The technique accounts for the slope of a portion under test of the printed circuit board and provides results that are more accurate from inspection systems that report electrical connection defects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Horst Mueller, Sunit Bhalla, Kris Kanack, Stig Oresjo