Patents Examined by David B. Thomas
  • Patent number: 11833635
    Abstract: A learning device includes a learning unit that executes learning of determining a corrected polishing condition by updating an action value function based on state information including at least one polishing condition and a calculation result calculated based on at least one measured value during polishing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Keitaro Fujii, Masayuki Takahashi
  • Patent number: 11819982
    Abstract: Disclosed is a high-loading ratchet tool, which has a main body, a braking structure and a working part, wherein the main body forms a first receiving groove, a second receiving groove and a third receiving groove, and the second receiving groove and the third receiving groove are mainly composed of two circular surfaces, and the braking structure is disposed on the main body. The braking structure has a ratchet, and the two ends of the ratchet respectively form a first shaft segment and a second shaft segment. The first shaft segment is disposed in the second receiving groove, and the second shaft segment is disposed in the third receiving groove. According to this, the relative force of the first shaft segment and the second shaft segment and the main body is dispersed, and enhancing the working part restrictions on external torsion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Inventor: Tsung-Te Lin
  • Patent number: 11813720
    Abstract: A hex tool including a hex head having a hex portion for engaging socket head cap screws or wrenches. The hex portion also having a body portion extending from the hex portion. The body portion having a cavity disposed therein. The hex tool also includes a handle with an end and a primary handle portion. The end disposed in the cavity to provide the hex tool a significant range of motion during use. Another type of hex tool having a hex head having a hex cavity for engaging a hex head bolt. The hex head also having a body portion extending from the hex cavity. The body portion having a cavity disposed therein. The hex tool also including a handle with an end and a primary handle portion. The ball end disposed in the cavity to provide the hex tool a significant range of motion during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Inventor: Raul Marin
  • Patent number: 11807051
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to tire servicing operations and, more specifically, to an improved tire bead seating device. The bead seating device may include an inlet configured to receive pressurized air. The inlet may couple to two or more outlets extending outwardly from a shell of the device. Further, a leg may extend downwardly from each outlet and include a nozzle for directing a pressurized gas into a cavity of a tire. In particular, pressurized air may be delivered via the nozzles to force the tire bead onto the rim flange. Advantageously, the bead seating device may emit a high volume of air through each nozzle to accommodate for wheel assemblies of different diameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Pro-Tote Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: James Gesto
  • Patent number: 11806843
    Abstract: Tools, for example, hexagon sockets, dodecagonal sockets, splined sockets, wrenches, etc., that have inner surface geometries adapted to engage a flank of a fastener at a point away from a corner of the fastener. This increases the strength and life of the socket, reduces a risk of the fastener becoming locked or stuck in the socket, and reduces the risk of the fastener being stripped or the socket slipping on the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Daniel M. Eggert, Christopher D. Thompson, Gene E. Olson, Jeffrey M. Arendt
  • Patent number: 11801563
    Abstract: A tool for engaging drive flanks of a threaded nut has a tool body with a central cavity. Cam surfaces are formed in an inner wall of the central cavity. A retainer secured within the central cavity has an outward-facing slot. A jaw for each of the cam surfaces has a curved outer side in contact with one of the cam surfaces and a drive surface on an inner side for engaging one of the drive flanks of the nut. A foot extends inward from a lower end of each of the jaws into the slot to retain the jaws within the central cavity. Rotating the tool body relative to the jaws moves the drive surfaces of the jaws from a retracted position to a gripping position in engagement with the drive flanks of the nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: ToolTech, LLC
    Inventors: Jake Merrick, Lucas Taylor, Christopher Aho
  • Patent number: 11801587
    Abstract: The invention is an electric commutating ratchet tool comprising: a head; a ratchet mechanism with a rotating member and a latch member; the rotating member is capable of rotating, the latch member is capable of displacing and controlling rotation direction of the rotating member; and a commutating device with a commutating member, a magnetic driving member and a magnetic actuating unit; the commutating member is capable of displacing to abut against the latch member; the magnetic actuating unit is opposite to the magnetic driving member, either the magnetic actuating unit or the magnetic driving member is disposed on the commutating member; the magnetic actuating unit is at least one electromagnet; magnetic direction is changed through each of the electromagnets, so that the magnetic driving member is magnetically driven to change a position of the latch member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: TECHWAY INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Fu-Hsiang Chung, Hong Fang Chen, Shih-Wei Hung
  • Patent number: 11794319
    Abstract: A screwdriver includes a first section, a second section where a positioning groove is annularly formed, a sleeve member detachably disposed on the second section, and an engagement member disposed in the sleeve member. The sleeve member has a body with a through hole, a magnetic unit disposed in the through hole, and an accommodation groove adapted to accommodate the engagement member. When the second section and the sleeve member engage in position, the accommodation groove and the positioning groove meet to engage the engagement member with the positioning groove. The engagement between the second section and the sleeve member allows a gap to be formed between a screw head and the sleeve member while inserting the second section into a socket of the screw head, so the magnetic attraction exists without the contact between the sleeve member and the screw head for a firm engagement therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Inventor: Ming-Chang Chen
  • Patent number: 11794330
    Abstract: A hammer (1) for use in shape processing of a silicon block is a hammer for crushing a silicon block so as to carry out shape processing with respect to the silicon block, the hammer including: a handle (10) made of a resin; and a hammer head (20) fixed to the handle (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Inventor: Kazuhiro Kawaguchi
  • Patent number: 11787020
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a powered screwdriver. The powered screwdriver includes a housing, a motor housed in the housing and a tool holder driven by the motor. The tool holder selectively holds both a screwdriver bit and a hex key. The hex key includes a bend such that legs of the hex key are transverse to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Oleksiy P. Sergyeyenko, JianHui Jiang, JianFeng Zhang, Ana Garcia, Paul Gerard Gross
  • Patent number: 11780065
    Abstract: An aspect of some embodiments of the current invention relates to a positioner for holding one or more fasteners (e.g. screws and/or nails) which allows a user to push the fasteners out directly into a target material. For example, a user may locate the positioner over a location on the target material and/or drive the fastener through the positioner into the target. In some embodiments, the positioner includes multiple fasteners, for example the positioner may be used as a magazine of fasteners and/or a storage box for fasteners. Optionally, the positioner includes a hard frame and/or a soft passage holding the fastener. For example, a fastener is inserted into the top of the passage and driven (e.g. pushed, hammered and/or screwed) through, out the bottom of the passage into the target. Optionally, multiple positioners may be arranged along a guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Inventors: Zuriel Berkovits, Eliran Berkovich
  • Patent number: 11772242
    Abstract: A torque transmitting assembly for a power tool comprising an angle head having a first output shaft which is rotational about a rotational axis and arranged to be connected to a power tool motor for transmitting a rotational movement from the motor to the first output shaft; a power tool attachment part having an input shaft connectable to the first output shaft, a second output shaft and a gear arrangement for transmitting rotational movement from the input shaft to the second output shaft; and fixation means for fixation of the attachment part to the angle head. The fixation means comprises first fixation means arranged to prevent axial displacement of the attachment part relative to the angle head; and second fixation means arranged to prevent rotation about the rotational axis of the attachment part relative to the angle head, which second fixation means is separate from the first fixation means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: ATLAS COPCO INDUSTRIAL TECHNIQUE AB
    Inventor: Patrik Andersson
  • Patent number: 11772248
    Abstract: An electrically isolated coupler includes a drive body, a driven body, and a torque transfer assembly. The drive body is made of first metallic material and has a drive end configured to interface with a fastening component. The drive body includes a first interface portion and the driven body includes a second interface portion. The driven body is made of a second metallic material and has a driven end configured to interface with a driving tool. The torque transfer assembly is disposed between the drive body and the driven body to electrically isolate the drive body and the driven body from each other and transfer torque between the drive body and the driven body. The torque transfer assembly includes non-conductive material configured to maintain separation between the drive body and the driven body of at least about 0.400?.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: APEX BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Batsa, Chad Aaron Miley, James Spaulding, Rolf DeSwardt
  • Patent number: 11772241
    Abstract: An electrically isolated coupler includes a drive body, a driven body, an insulating member and an isolation coating. The drive body is made of first metallic material and has a drive end configured to interface with a fastening component. The drive body includes a first interface portion and the driven body includes a second interface portion. The driven body is made of a second metallic material and has a driven end configured to interface with a driving tool. The insulating member is molded to fit between the drive body and the driven body to electrically isolate the drive body and the driven body from each other. The isolation coating is disposed on a surface of the first interface portion or the second interface portion that contacts the insulating member and faces the second interface portion or the first interface portion, respectively. The isolation coating includes a material that adheres to metal and has a dielectric strength of greater than about 10 kV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: APEX BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Batsa, Chad Aaron Miley, James Spaulding, Rolf DeSwardt
  • Patent number: 11773891
    Abstract: Range taking shear bolts and bolt installation (drive) tools are described herein, which are configured for use with a variety of range taking connectors and conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Richards Mfg. Co., A New Jersey Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Christopher Juillet, Jeffrey Madden, Bruce Bier
  • Patent number: 11772252
    Abstract: An all-purpose, multi-use touchup tool designed for home, office, and general construction work for producing a pleasant, show-quality finish to the construction project. The system generally includes a multitool having up to ten functional touch-up tasks capable of being performed thereby, including multiple blade edges, brushes, and measuring elements. A holder element can be joined with the multitool to expand the functionality of each. The system could include other touchup tools and elements such as a storage cup, wipes, and additional brushes and sanding elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventor: Edward P Hurley
  • Patent number: 11766768
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle's spare tire tool used for lowering down a spare tire stowed underneath of a vehicle, such as pick-up truck, SUV or any other off-road vehicle. The tool can also be used for stowing the tire back to the bottom of the vehicle. The tool kit features a 13? tubular rod, that is designed to fit into a cordless drill, using an integrated male connector for rotating the rod. The rod also accommodates a connecting tip for hooking into a winch system of the vehicle. The rod with the attached connecting tip is inserted into an access hole at the rear of the vehicle and is rotated by the cordless drill. The tool kit enables users of all ages to easily dismount spares without overexertion or strain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Inventor: Anthony Souza
  • Patent number: 11766766
    Abstract: A tool for rotating an object includes an assembly comprising an inner ring and an outer ring wherein each of the rings include multiple components which can be moved relative to one another between a first condition which accommodates the positioning of the assembly about the object to be rotated and a second condition at which the multiple components of each of the rings form the annular shape of the inner or outer ring to which the multiple components correspond. When the rings are arranged in the second condition, the inner ring is capable of rotating relative to and within a radial plane of the outer ring. In addition, a gear arrangement is connected to the assembly for transferring rotational forces applied from a power tool to the inner ring so that rotation of the inner ring relative to the outer ring effects the rotation of the object desired to be rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Inventor: Jason Ray McGlothren
  • Patent number: 11759925
    Abstract: A hand tool for driving a fastener is provided. The hand tool includes gearing that interconnects a splined socket to a rotatable or trigger actuator and increases a rotational speed of the splined socket relative to the actuator. The hand tool may include a power tool receiver or an independent motor to drive rotation of the splined socket to advance or retract a fastener from a threaded shaft. By increasing the speed and conserving rotational inertia, the hand tool reduces the time to secure a fastener on a threaded shaft. A rotatable nut is provided. The rotatable nut can slideably orient along a first axis and threadedly orient along a second axis to fasten to an adjacent surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Max R. Sawa, Christopher S. Hoppe, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Caroline Hope, James Wekwert, Bryan C. Ward
  • Patent number: 11759936
    Abstract: An offset nut driver (“driver”) is implemented which enables machine-generated rotational movement at an input drive to translate to an output spline, and thereby to a socket bit, with minimal user effort. Use of the driver displaces, to a power drill, the human strength element in loosening and tightening bolts. Gears interior to the driver translate the rotational movement from the input drive to the output spline. The input drive may be a hex input rod which can connect to a drill's receptacle, or chuck. The output mechanism may be an output spline to which a socket bit can securely connect. The socket bit can then engage with a nut or bolt for loosening or tightening, in which the rotational torque output by the socket bit is derived from the rotational force exerted against the input rod by, for example, a power drill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Inventor: Peter Magda