Patents by Inventor Anthony R. Sleck
Anthony R. Sleck 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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Publication number: 20240310029Abstract: A site light including a body, a handle assembly coupled to the body and including one or more handle portions, an arm having a first end fixedly coupled to the body and a second end opposite the first end to define an arm length therebetween, where the second end of the arm is movable relative to the body to adjust the arm length. The site light also includes a light assembly coupled to and movable together with the second end of the arm relative to the body where the arm defines an arm axis, and where the handle assembly surrounds the arm axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck, John S. Scott, Scott T. Moeller
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Publication number: 20240219008Abstract: A site light including a body, a telescopic arm assembly coupled to the body, a light assembly coupled to the telescopic arm and movable with respect to the body, and a leg assembly coupled to the body and including a contact surface. Where the leg assembly is adjustable between a stowed position and one or more deployed positions, where the leg assembly includes a first lock mechanism configured to selectively secure the leg assembly in a respective one of the one or more deployed positions, and a second lock mechanism configured to selectively secure the leg assembly in the stowed position. Where the second lock mechanism is disengaged when the leg assembly is in the one or more deployed positions, and where the first lock mechanism is disengaged when the leg assembly is in the stowed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck
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Patent number: 11994275Abstract: A site light including a body, the body including a base, and a handle assembly spaced a distance from the base to at least partially define a housing volume therebetween. The site light also including an arm, the arm having a first end fixedly coupled to the body and a second end opposite the first end to define an arm length therebetween, where the second end of the arm is movable relative to the body to adjust the arm length, and the site light including a light assembly coupled to and movable together with the second end of the arm relative to the body, and where the light assembly is adjustable between a stowed position in which at least a portion of the light assembly is positioned within the housing volume, and a second position, in which the light assembly is positioned outside the housing volume.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2022Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck, John S. Scott, Scott T. Moeller
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Patent number: 11946625Abstract: A site light including a body, an arm coupled to the body having an adjustable arm length, a light assembly coupled to the arm opposite the body, and a drive assembly configured to alter the arm length. The drive assembly, in turn, includes a drive wheel mounted for rotation with respect to the body, an idle wheel mounted for rotation with respect to the body, and a biasing member configured to bias the idle wheel toward the drive wheel. The site light also includes a cable coupled to the arm where the cable is positioned between and engaged by both the drive wheel and the idle wheel.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck, John S. Scott, Scott T. Moeller
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Patent number: 11933481Abstract: A site light including a body, a power system with an AC input and battery terminal, and a telescopic arm assembly supported by the body, where the telescopic arm includes a first end fixed relative to the body and a second end opposite and movable with respect to the first end. The site light also includes a light assembly in operable communication with the power system and coupled to and movable together with the second end of the telescopic arm, where the light assembly is operable in a first light mode in which the light assembly outputs approximately 13,000 lumens of light, and a second light mode in which the light assembly outputs approximately 20,000 lumens of light.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck
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Publication number: 20230408072Abstract: A site light including a body, a power system with an AC input and battery terminal, and a telescopic arm assembly supported by the body, where the telescopic arm includes a first end fixed relative to the body and a second end opposite and movable with respect to the first end. The site light also includes a light assembly in operable communication with the power system and coupled to and movable together with the second end of the telescopic arm, where the light assembly is operable in a first light mode in which the light assembly outputs approximately 13,000 lumens of light, and a second light mode in which the light assembly outputs approximately 20,000 lumens of light.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck
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Patent number: 11839344Abstract: A vacuum cleaner including a suction inlet that provides entrance of a suction airflow, a suction source, a diffuser, a blower port, a duct, and a removable cap. The diffuser is in fluid communication with the suction source for diffusing the suction airflow and the diffuser includes a circumferential opening that surrounds the suction source such that the suction airflow travels through the opening into the diffuser. The duct is located downstream of the blower port with respect to the direction of the suction airflow and the duct includes an outlet. The cap is removably coupled to the blower port such that at least a portion of the suction airflow exhausts through the blower port when the cap is removed, and when the cap is coupled to the blower port the suction airflow is travels through the duct and exhausts through the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Jonathan M. Mantes, Anthony R. Sleck, Fraizier Reiland, Zachary Self
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Publication number: 20230309774Abstract: A vacuum cleaner including a suction motor assembly having an impeller configured to generate vacuum pressure, a motor driving the impeller, and a motor shroud including a conductive material and at least partially covering the impeller. The vacuum cleaner also includes a battery pack configured to selectively power the motor and having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, a ground wire electrically connecting the motor to the negative terminal of the battery pack, and an electrostatic discharge wire electrically connecting the conductive material of the motor shroud to the ground wire such that electrostatic charge generated on the motor shroud is discharged through the electrostatic discharge wire and dissipated through the negative terminal of the battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Sanjay Bora, Nathan Beining, Anthony R. Sleck
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Publication number: 20230263353Abstract: A vacuum cleaner system comprising a motor-impeller assembly, a power source, and a hose. The motor-impeller assembly is configured to generate fluid flow, the fluid flow passing through a hose inlet. The power source is configured to supply power to the motor-impeller assembly. The hose includes a proximal hose end configured to be coupled to the hose inlet, a distal hose end spaced from the proximal hose end, and a hose body. The hose body is coupled to the proximal hose end and the distal hose end. The hose body has an inner surface through which fluid flow passes, and an outer surface open to the surroundings of the hose. The hose further includes a layer of anti-static material applied to either the inner surface of the hose body or the outer surface of the hose body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Nathan Beining, Brian Cornell, Srdjan Acimovic, Anthony R. Sleck, Randolph H. McHugh
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Patent number: 11674673Abstract: A site light including a body, a power system with an AC input and battery terminal, and a telescopic arm assembly supported by the body, where the telescopic arm includes a first end fixed relative to the body and a second end opposite and movable with respect to the first end. The site light also includes a light assembly in operable communication with the power system and coupled to and movable together with the second end of the telescopic arm, where the light assembly is operable in a first light mode in which the light assembly outputs approximately 13,000 lumens of light, and a second light mode in which the light assembly outputs approximately 20,000 lumens of light.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck
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Publication number: 20220404002Abstract: A site light including a body, the body including a base, and a handle assembly spaced a distance from the base to at least partially define a housing volume therebetween. The site light also including an arm, the arm having a first end fixedly coupled to the body and a second end opposite the first end to define an arm length therebetween, where the second end of the arm is movable relative to the body to adjust the arm length, and the site light including a light assembly coupled to and movable together with the second end of the arm relative to the body, and where the light assembly is adjustable between a stowed position in which at least a portion of the light assembly is positioned within the housing volume, and a second position, in which the light assembly is positioned outside the housing volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck, John S. Scott, Scott T. Moeller
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Patent number: 11363927Abstract: A vacuum cleaner including a housing, a suction inlet, a suction source, a collector and a filtering unit. The housing includes a suction airflow through the housing. The suction source draws the suction airflow through the suction inlet. The collector receives debris separated from the suction airflow and is disposed between the suction inlet and the suction source. The filtering unit includes a filter, a retractable member, and a biasing member, where the retractable member is operable in directions towards and away from the filter for supplying momentary impact to the filter for providing agitations to rid the filter from debris. The biasing member urges the retractable member towards the filter.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Jonathan M. Mantes, Fraizier Reiland, Anthony R. Sleck
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Publication number: 20210396375Abstract: A site light including a body, a power system with an AC input and battery terminal, and a telescopic arm assembly supported by the body, where the telescopic arm includes a first end fixed relative to the body and a second end opposite and movable with respect to the first end. The site light also includes a light assembly in operable communication with the power system and coupled to and movable together with the second end of the telescopic arm, where the light assembly is operable in a first light mode in which the light assembly outputs approximately 13,000 lumens of light, and a second light mode in which the light assembly outputs approximately 20,000 lumens of light.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck
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Patent number: 11143389Abstract: A site light including body, an arm coupled to the body having an adjustable arm length, a light assembly coupled to the arm opposite the body, and a drive mechanism with a crank arm rotatable about a first axis, where rotating the crank arm in a first direction causes the arm length to increase, and where rotating the crank arm in a second direction causes the arm length to decrease. The site light also includes a damper assembly in operable communication with the drive mechanism, where the damper assembly resists rotation of the drive mechanism when the crank arm rotates in the second direction, and where the damper assembly does not resist the rotation of the drive mechanism when the crank arm rotates in the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2018Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck
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Publication number: 20210048180Abstract: A site light including a body, an arm coupled to the body having an adjustable arm length, a light assembly coupled to the arm opposite the body, and a drive assembly configured to alter the arm length. The drive assembly, in turn, includes a drive wheel mounted for rotation with respect to the body, an idle wheel mounted for rotation with respect to the body, and a biasing member configured to bias the idle wheel toward the drive wheel. The site light also includes a cable coupled to the arm where the cable is positioned between and engaged by both the drive wheel and the idle wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck, John S. Scott, Scott T. Moeller
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Patent number: 10851976Abstract: A site light includes a body, an arm coupled to the body having an adjustable arm length, a light assembly coupled to the arm opposite the body, and a drive mechanism with a crank arm rotatable about a first axis. Rotating the crank arm in a first direction causes the arm length to increase. Rotating the crank arm in a second direction causes the arm length to decrease. The drive mechanism is adjustable between a first configuration, where the crank arm can only rotate in the first direction, and a second configuration, where the crank arm can be rotated in the first direction and the second direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck, John S. Scott, Scott T. Moeller
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Publication number: 20200069126Abstract: A vacuum cleaner including a suction inlet that provides entrance of a suction airflow, a suction source, a diffuser, a blower port, a duct, and a removable cap. The diffuser is in fluid communication with the suction source for diffusing the suction airflow and the diffuser includes a circumferential opening that surrounds the suction source such that the suction airflow travels through the opening into the diffuser. The duct is located downstream of the blower port with respect to the direction of the suction airflow and the duct includes an outlet. The cap is removably coupled to the blower port such that at least a portion of the suction airflow exhausts through the blower port when the cap is removed, and when the cap is coupled to the blower port the suction airflow is travels through the duct and exhausts through the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Jonathan M. Mantes, Anthony R. Sleck, Fraizier Reiland, Zachary Self
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Publication number: 20200069130Abstract: A vacuum cleaner including a housing, a suction inlet, a suction source, a collector and a filtering unit. The housing includes a suction airflow through the housing. The suction source draws the suction airflow through the suction inlet. The collector receives debris separated from the suction airflow and is disposed between the suction inlet and the suction source. The filtering unit includes a filter, a retractable member, and a biasing member, where the retractable member is operable in directions towards and away from the filter for supplying momentary impact to the filter for providing agitations to rid the filter from debris. The biasing member urges the retractable member towards the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Jonathan M. Mantes, Fraizier Reiland, Anthony R. Sleck
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Publication number: 20190346122Abstract: A site light including body, an arm coupled to the body having an adjustable arm length, a light assembly coupled to the arm opposite the body, and a drive mechanism with a crank arm rotatable about a first axis, where rotating the crank arm in a first direction causes the arm length to increase, and where rotating the crank arm in a second direction causes the arm length to decrease. The site light also includes a damper assembly in operable communication with the drive mechanism, where the damper assembly resists rotation of the drive mechanism when the crank arm rotates in the second direction, and where the damper assembly does not resist the rotation of the drive mechanism when the crank arm rotates in the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2018Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck
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Publication number: 20180119935Abstract: A site light includes a body, an arm coupled to the body having an adjustable arm length, a light assembly coupled to the arm opposite the body, and a drive mechanism with a crank arm rotatable about a first axis. Rotating the crank arm in a first direction causes the arm length to increase. Rotating the crank arm in a second direction causes the arm length to decrease. The drive mechanism is adjustable between a first configuration, where the crank arm can only rotate in the first direction, and a second configuration, where the crank arm can be rotated in the first direction and the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck