Patents by Inventor Ryan J. Koller

Ryan J. Koller 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).

  • Wireless hoist system
    Patent number: 11912545
    Abstract: A wireless hoist system including a first hoist device having a first motor and a first wireless transceiver and a second hoist device having a second motor and a second wireless transceiver. The wireless hoist system includes a controller in wireless communication with the first wireless transceiver and the second wireless. The controller is configured to receive a user input and determine a first operation parameter and a second operation parameter based on the user input. The controller is also configured to provide, wirelessly, a first control signal indicative of the first operation parameter to the first hoist device and provide, wirelessly, a second control signal indicative of the second operation parameter to the second hoist device. The first hoist device operates based on the first control signal and the second hoist device operates based on the second control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Post, Gareth Mueckl, Matthew N. Thurin, Joshua D. Widder, Timothy J. Bartlett, Patrick D. Gallagher, Jarrod P. Kotes, Karly M. Schober, Kenneth W. Wolf, Terry L. Timmons, Mallory L. Marksteiner, Jonathan L. Lambert, Ryan A. Spiering, Jeremy R. Ebner, Benjamin A. Smith, James Wekwert, Brandon L. Yahr, Troy C. Thorson, Connor P. Sprague, John E. Koller, Evan M. Glanzer, John S. Scott, William F. Chapman, III, Timothy R. Obermann
  • Method and apparatus to improve reel feeder efficiency
    Patent number: 9513657
    Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes a first portion having a length substantially the same as a length of a gap of a slot of a free link of a reel feeder. The device is configured to be placed in the gap to limit movement of a take-up arm along the slot. In another aspect, a method includes placing a device in a gap of a slot of a free link of a reel feeder to limit movement of a take-up arm along the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: W. Royce Taylor, IV, Ryan J. Koller
  • Method And Apparatus To Improve Reel Feeder Efficiency
    Publication number: 20150096163
    Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes a first portion having a length substantially the same as a length of a gap of a slot of a free link of a reel feeder. The device is configured to be placed in the gap to limit movement of a take-up arm along the slot. In another aspect, a method includes placing a device in a gap of a slot of a free link of a reel feeder to limit movement of a take-up arm along the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: W. Royce Taylor, IV, Ryan J. Koller
  • Method and apparatus to improve reel feeder efficiency
    Patent number: 8893761
    Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes a first portion having a length substantially the same as a length of a gap of a slot of a free link of a reel feeder. The device is configured to be placed in the gap to limit movement of a take-up arm along the slot. In another aspect, a method includes placing a device in a gap of a slot of a free link of a reel feeder to limit movement of a take-up arm along the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: W. Royce Taylor, IV, Ryan J. Koller
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS TO IMPROVE TAPE FEEDER HANDLING
    Publication number: 20130056156
    Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes a member configured to engage a pivot pin disposed at an upper portion of a reel arm assembly of a tape feeder and allow the tape feeder to be lifted by a human hand. In another aspect, a tape feeder includes a reel support section comprising a reel arm assembly and a member configured to engage a pivot pin disposed at an upper portion of the reel arm assembly and to allow the tape feeder to be lifted by a human hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: W. Royce Taylor, IV, Ryan J. Koller
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS TO IMPROVE REEL FEEDER EFFICIENCY
    Publication number: 20120055280
    Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes a first portion having a length substantially the same as a length of a gap of a slot of a free link of a reel feeder. The device is configured to be placed in the gap to limit movement of a take-up arm along the slot. In another aspect, a method includes placing a device in a gap of a slot of a free link of a reel feeder to limit movement of a take-up arm along the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: W. Royce Taylor, IV, Ryan J. Koller