Patents by Inventor Andrew G. Wagner
Andrew G. Wagner 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: 11945682Abstract: A lanyard having a locking mechanism is provided. The lanyard locking mechanism actuates between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the lanyard spool is restricted from rotating, and in the unlocked position, the lanyard spool is permitted to rotate with reduced interference from the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes biasing components that bias the locking mechanism to remain stationary unless sufficient force is exerted.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Alexander J. Paulsen, Andrew G. Wagner, Scott M. Hangartner
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Patent number: 11946722Abstract: A detector for detecting the removal and/or insertion of a weapon out of and/or into a holster. The detector may transmit a message each time the weapon is removed from the holster. A recording system may receive the message and determine whether or not it will begin recording the data it captures. A detector may detect the change in a magnitude of an inductance and/or an impedance of a circuit to detect insertion and removal of the weapon into and out of the holster. The holster is configured to couple to the detector to position the detector to detect insertion and removal of the weapon. An adhesive tape may couple a detector to a holster.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2023Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Axon Enterprise, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Joseph Wagner, Nache D. Shekarri, Jonathan R. Hatcher, John W. Wilson, Andrew G. Terajewicz, Lucas Kraft, Brian Piquette, Zachary B. Williams, Elliot William Weber, Jason W. Haensly
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Patent number: 11849832Abstract: The present disclosure describes clips for lanyards, such as hard hat lanyards. The clips include opposing teeth that move to a closed/clamped position to secure a lanyard to a user, such as to the clothes of a user. The clip includes a body, a lever and a grip. Opposing teeth are located on the grip and body. The clip includes multiple pivoting connections between the body, lever and grip. The teeth on the grip may lie along an arcuate path and/or may have a tooth depth that facilitates engagement with material such as clothing.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Andrew G. Wagner, Trent T. Bauters, Caleb C. Adams, George Barton
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Publication number: 20220388144Abstract: A wrench includes a body having a head and a handle portion defining a longitudinal axis. The wrench includes a first jaw coupled to the head with the first jaw including first teeth and an edge. The edge defines a width of the first jaw. The wrench includes a second jaw extending through an aperture of the head with the second jaw including a threaded portion and second teeth. The wrench includes an actuator coupled to the threaded portion of the second jaw such that rotation of the actuator relative to the second jaw moves the second teeth relative to the first teeth. A length is measured from the edge of the first jaw to the second end of the handle portion parallel to the longitudinal axis. A ratio of the width of the first jaw over the length is less than 0.06.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Cheng Zhang Li, Scott M. Hangartner, Andrew G. Wagner, Brian J. Doyle
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Patent number: 11499604Abstract: A lanyard assembly including a strap having a first end and a second end, an attachment mechanism coupled to the first end and a quick connect attachment mechanism connected to the second end. The quick connect attachment mechanism includes a swivel member and a cinch for securing a tool coupled to the swivel member. The swivel member is configured to allow rotation between the cinch and the strap and the quick connect attachment mechanism can be quickly engaged and disengaged from the strap to allow the quick connection of various tools.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2019Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Andrew G. Wagner, Derek Rose, Anthony S. Graykowski, Jesse Marcelle, Travis J. Beck
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Patent number: 11453112Abstract: A wrench includes a body having a head and a handle portion defining a longitudinal axis. The wrench includes a first jaw coupled to the head with the first jaw including first teeth and an edge. The edge defines a width of the first jaw. The wrench includes a second jaw extending through an aperture of the head with the second jaw including a threaded portion and second teeth. The wrench includes an actuator coupled to the threaded portion of the second jaw such that rotation of the actuator relative to the second jaw moves the second teeth relative to the first teeth. A length is measured from the edge of the first jaw to the second end of the handle portion parallel to the longitudinal axis. A ratio of the width of the first jaw over the length is less than 0.06.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2021Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Cheng Zhang Li, Scott M. Hangartner, Andrew G. Wagner, Brian J. Doyle
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Publication number: 20220295971Abstract: A lanyard with attachment members such as a tool holding member, tether key, or carabiner, is provided. The lanyard includes one or more elastic cords within a sheath. The sheath has a much lower elasticity than the elastic cord. The higher spring constant or modulus of elasticity of the sheath limits the total extended length of the lanyard in operation. The elastic cords stretch to absorb the energy of falling equipment up to the length of the outer sheath. The attachment members may be attached to the sheath or may include components of the sheath and or the elastic cord. The lanyard allows for an elastic response to absorb the energy of a falling tool and a restraint to the total extended length of the lanyard.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Andrew G. Wagner, Trent T. Bauters
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Publication number: 20220275850Abstract: A lanyard assembly including a strap having a first end and a second end, an attachment mechanism coupled to the first end and a quick connect attachment mechanism connected to the second end. The quick connect attachment mechanism includes a swivel member and a cinch for securing a tool coupled to the swivel member. The swivel member is configured to allow rotation between the cinch and the strap and the quick connect attachment mechanism can be quickly engaged and disengaged from the strap to allow the quick connection of various tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Andrew G. Wagner, Derek Rose, Anthony S. Graykowski, Jesse Marcelle, Travis J. Beck
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Patent number: 11382405Abstract: A lanyard with attachment members such as a tool holding member, tether key, or carabiner, is provided. The lanyard includes one or more elastic cords within a sheath. The sheath has a much lower elasticity than the elastic cord. The higher spring constant or modulus of elasticity of the sheath limits the total extended length of the lanyard in operation. The elastic cords stretch to absorb the energy of falling equipment up to the length of the outer sheath. The attachment members may be attached to the sheath or may include components of the sheath and or the elastic cord. The lanyard allows for an elastic response to absorb the energy of a falling tool and a restraint to the total extended length of the lanyard.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Andrew G. Wagner, Trent T. Bauters
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Publication number: 20220142341Abstract: The present disclosure describes clips for lanyards, such as hard hat lanyards. The clips include opposing teeth that move to a closed/clamped position to secure a lanyard to a user, such as to the clothes of a user. The clip includes a body, a lever and a grip. Opposing teeth are located on the grip and body. The clip includes multiple pivoting connections between the body, lever and grip. The teeth on the grip may lie along an arcuate path and/or may have a tooth depth that facilitates engagement with material such as clothing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2022Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Andrew G. Wagner, Trent T. Bauters, Caleb C. Adams, George Barton
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Publication number: 20220111495Abstract: A pipe wrench includes a head having a first aperture defining a central axis. The pipe wrench includes a first jaw coupled to the head having a plurality of teeth defining a first contact region, and a second jaw partially extending through the aperture of the head having a threaded portion and a plurality of teeth defining a second contact region. The second contact region extends beyond the first contact region in a direction parallel to side surfaces of the head. The pipe wrench includes a biasing mechanism located within the first aperture to align the threaded portion of the second jaw with the central axis of the first aperture, and an actuator having threads engaged with the threaded portion of the second jaw such that rotation of the actuator moves the second contact region of the second jaw relative to the first contact region of the first jaw.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Inventors: Kyle Harvey, Jesse Marcelle, Cheng Zhang Li, James A. Cemke, JR., Andrew G. Wagner, Timothy Janda, Eric Mackey, Steven W. Hyma
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Patent number: 11266225Abstract: The present disclosure describes clips for lanyards, such as hard hat lanyards. The clips include opposing teeth that move to a closed/clamped position to secure a lanyard to a user, such as to the clothes of a user. The clip includes a body, a lever and a grip. Opposing teeth are located on the grip and body. The clip includes multiple pivoting connections between the body, lever and grip. The teeth on the grip may lie along an arcuate path and/or may have a tooth depth that facilitates engagement with material such as clothing.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Andrew G. Wagner, Trent T. Bauters, Caleb C. Adams, George Barton
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Patent number: 11235443Abstract: A pipe wrench includes a head having a first aperture defining a central axis. The pipe wrench includes a first jaw coupled to the head having a plurality of teeth defining a first contact region, and a second jaw partially extending through the aperture of the head having a threaded portion and a plurality of teeth defining a second contact region. The second contact region extends beyond the first contact region in a direction parallel to side surfaces of the head. The pipe wrench includes a biasing mechanism located within the first aperture to align the threaded portion of the second jaw with the central axis of the first aperture, and an actuator having threads engaged with the threaded portion of the second jaw such that rotation of the actuator moves the second contact region of the second jaw relative to the first contact region of the first jaw.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2015Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Kyle Harvey, Jesse Marcelle, Cheng Zhang Li, James A. Cemke, Jr., Andrew G. Wagner, Timothy Janda, Eric Mackey, Steven W. Hyma
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Publication number: 20220024021Abstract: A wrench includes a body having a head and a handle portion defining a longitudinal axis. The wrench includes a first jaw coupled to the head with the first jaw including first teeth and an edge. The edge defines a width of the first jaw. The wrench includes a second jaw extending through an aperture of the head with the second jaw including a threaded portion and second teeth. The wrench includes an actuator coupled to the threaded portion of the second jaw such that rotation of the actuator relative to the second jaw moves the second teeth relative to the first teeth. A length is measured from the edge of the first jaw to the second end of the handle portion parallel to the longitudinal axis. A ratio of the width of the first jaw over the length is less than 0.06.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Cheng Zhang Li, Scott M. Hangartner, Andrew G. Wagner, Brian J. Doyle
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Publication number: 20220017325Abstract: A lanyard having a locking mechanism is provided. The lanyard locking mechanism actuates between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the lanyard spool is restricted from rotating, and in the unlocked position, the lanyard spool is permitted to rotate with reduced interference from the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes biasing components that bias the locking mechanism to remain stationary unless sufficient force is exerted.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Alexander J. Paulsen, Andrew G. Wagner, Scott M. Hangartner
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Publication number: 20210220985Abstract: A wrench includes a body having a head and a handle portion defining a longitudinal axis. The wrench includes a first jaw coupled to the head with the first jaw including first teeth and an edge. The edge defines a width of the first jaw. The wrench includes a second jaw extending through an aperture of the head with the second jaw including a threaded portion and second teeth. The wrench includes an actuator coupled to the threaded portion of the second jaw such that rotation of the actuator relative to the second jaw moves the second teeth relative to the first teeth. A length is measured from the edge of the first jaw to the second end of the handle portion parallel to the longitudinal axis. A ratio of the width of the first jaw over the length is less than 0.06.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Cheng Zhang Li, Scott M. Hangartner, Andrew G. Wagner, Brian J. Doyle
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Patent number: 10994405Abstract: A wrench includes a body having a head and a handle portion defining a longitudinal axis. The wrench includes a first jaw coupled to the head with the first jaw including first teeth and an edge. The edge defines a width of the first jaw. The wrench includes a second jaw extending through an aperture of the head with the second jaw including a threaded portion and second teeth. The wrench includes an actuator coupled to the threaded portion of the second jaw such that rotation of the actuator relative to the second jaw moves the second teeth relative to the first teeth. A length is measured from the edge of the first jaw to the second end of the handle portion parallel to the longitudinal axis. A ratio of the width of the first jaw over the length is less than 0.06.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2018Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Cheng Zhang Li, Scott M. Hangartner, Andrew G. Wagner, Brian J. Doyle
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Publication number: 20200345125Abstract: A lanyard with attachment members such as a tool holding member, tether key, or carabiner, is provided. The lanyard includes one or more elastic cords within a sheath. The sheath has a much lower elasticity than the elastic cord. The higher spring constant or modulus of elasticity of the sheath limits the total extended length of the lanyard in operation. The elastic cords stretch to absorb the energy of falling equipment up to the length of the outer sheath. The attachment members may be attached to the sheath or may include components of the sheath and or the elastic cord. The lanyard allows for an elastic response to absorb the energy of a falling tool and a restraint to the total extended length of the lanyard.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Andrew G. Wagner, Trent T. Bauters
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Patent number: D946382Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Anthony S. Graykowski, Andrew G. Wagner, Derek Rose
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Patent number: D977948Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2022Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Anthony S. Graykowski, Andrew G. Wagner, Derek Rose