Patents by Inventor Anthony S. Graykowski

Anthony S. Graykowski 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: 20230256583
    Abstract: A battery tether system for tethering a power tool battery is provided. The battery may include a tether receiver as an integral component of the battery or the battery may be retrofit with a sleeve or bumper including a tether receiver. The sleeve may include a clasp to overlay the retrofit battery and ensure that the tether receptacle remains coupled to the battery. The tether receiver may connect to the tool receiver and provide an electrical connection to the tool and a tether receiver for the battery. The battery system may include tether keys configured to be inserted into a slot and slide into a locking pocket of the sleeve or bumper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Jones, Grant T. Squiers, Emelie E. Troedson, Christopher S. Hoppe, Steven W. Hyma, Kyle Reeder, Anthony S. Graykowski
  • Patent number: 11728609
    Abstract: A crimping tool, for attaching at least one wire to a connector, includes a housing, a first handle coupled to the housing, and a second handle coupled to the housing and movable relative to the first handle. The crimping tool also includes a working head coupled to the housing opposite the first and second handles. The working head includes an upper wall, an end wall, and a gap defined between the upper wall and the end wall. The crimping tool also includes a punch assembly slidable along the working head toward the end wall in response to movement of the second handle toward the first handle. The punch assembly is visible through the gap as the punch assembly slides toward the end wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher S. Hoppe, Anthony S. Graykowski, Mark W. Cors, Steven W. Hyma, Grant Thomas Squiers, Benjamin Roers, Michael Stearns
  • Publication number: 20230251085
    Abstract: An extendible or adjustable length level is provided. The level includes a frame, a slidable member, and a bushing. The slidable member is coupled to the frame and extends and retracts along the frame. The bushing is coupled to one of the frame or the slidable member and couples the frame and slidable member together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Haoming Tang, Samuel J. Howard, Anthony S. Graykowski, Daniel L. Block
  • Patent number: 11667026
    Abstract: A battery tether system for tethering a power tool battery is provided. The battery may include a tether receiver as an integral component of the battery or the battery may be retrofit with a sleeve or bumper including a tether receiver. The sleeve may include a clasp to overlay the retrofit battery and ensure that the tether receptacle remains coupled to the battery. The tether receiver may connect to the tool receiver and provide an electrical connection to the tool and a tether receiver for the battery. The battery system may include tether keys configured to be inserted into a slot and slide into a locking pocket of the sleeve or bumper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Jones, Grant T. Squiers, Emelie E. Troedson, Christopher S. Hoppe, Steven W. Hyma, Kyle Reeder, Anthony S. Graykowski
  • Patent number: 11650053
    Abstract: An extendible or adjustable length level is provided. The level includes a frame, a slidable member, and a bushing. The slidable member is coupled to the frame and extends and retracts along the frame. The bushing is coupled to one of the frame or the slidable member and couples the frame and slidable member together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Haoming Tang, Samuel J. Howard, Anthony S. Graykowski, Daniel L. Block
  • Publication number: 20230118705
    Abstract: A portable power supply has a housing, a plurality of battery cells, a sensor, an inverter, and a modular outlet panel. The housing defines an opening and a cavity therein. The battery cells are disposed in the cavity. The sensor is electrically coupled to the battery cells. The inverter is electrically coupled to the battery cells. The inverter is disposed in the cavity. The modular outlet is removably coupled to the housing. The modular outlet panel is disposed over a majority of the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Jacob R. Wenzlick, Phillip R. Nensel, Andrew P. Rux, Kyle R. Becker, Michael A. Matthews, Anthony S. Graykowski
  • Patent number: 11499604
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew G. Wagner, Derek Rose, Anthony S. Graykowski, Jesse Marcelle, Travis J. Beck
  • Publication number: 20220275850
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew G. Wagner, Derek Rose, Anthony S. Graykowski, Jesse Marcelle, Travis J. Beck
  • Publication number: 20220052500
    Abstract: A crimping tool, for attaching at least one wire to a connector, includes a housing, a first handle coupled to the housing, and a second handle coupled to the housing and movable relative to the first handle. The crimping tool also includes a working head coupled to the housing opposite the first and second handles. The working head includes an upper wall, an end wall, and a gap defined between the upper wall and the end wall. The crimping tool also includes a punch assembly slidable along the working head toward the end wall in response to movement of the second handle toward the first handle. The punch assembly is visible through the gap as the punch assembly slides toward the end wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher S. Hoppe, Anthony S. Graykowski, Mark W. Cors, Steven W. Hyma, Grant Thomas Squiers, Benjamin Roers, Michael Stearns
  • Patent number: 11183807
    Abstract: A crimping tool, for attaching at least one wire to a connector, includes a housing, a first handle coupled to the housing, and a second handle coupled to the housing and movable relative to the first handle. The crimping tool also includes a working head coupled to the housing opposite the first and second handles. The working head includes an upper wall, an end wall, and a gap defined between the upper wall and the end wall. The crimping tool also includes a punch assembly slidable along the working head toward the end wall in response to movement of the second handle toward the first handle. The punch assembly is visible through the gap as the punch assembly slides toward the end wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher S. Hoppe, Anthony S. Graykowski, Mark W. Cors, Steven W. Hyma, Grant Thomas Squiers, Benjamin Roers, Michael Stearns
  • Publication number: 20210356270
    Abstract: An extendible or adjustable length level is provided. The level includes a frame, a slidable member, and a bushing. The slidable member is coupled to the frame and extends and retracts along the frame. The bushing is coupled to one of the frame or the slidable member and couples the frame and slidable member together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Haoming Tang, Samuel J. Howard, Anthony S. Graykowski, Daniel L. Block
  • Publication number: 20210339411
    Abstract: A cutter including a cutting head and an adjustable handle pivotally coupled to the cutting head. The adjustable handle includes a first adjustment assembly to change a length the adjustable handle extends from the cutting head. The adjustable handle also includes a second adjustment assembly to change the position of the adjustable handle with respect to the cutting head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Jacob Feuerstein, Christopher S. Hoppe, Anthony S. Graykowski, Cheng Zhang Li
  • Patent number: 11090822
    Abstract: A cutter including a cutting head and an adjustable handle pivotally coupled to the cutting head. The adjustable handle includes a first adjustment assembly to change a length the adjustable handle extends from the cutting head. The adjustable handle also includes a second adjustment assembly to change the position of the adjustable handle with respect to the cutting head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Jacob Feuerstein, Christopher S. Hoppe, Anthony S. Graykowski, Cheng Zhang Li
  • Patent number: D928637
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony S. Graykowski, Samuel J. Howard
  • Patent number: D938837
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony S. Graykowski, Eric Mackey, Andrew Kenneth Dorscheid, Joseph William Burge
  • Patent number: D946382
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony S. Graykowski, Andrew G. Wagner, Derek Rose
  • Patent number: D977948
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony S. Graykowski, Andrew G. Wagner, Derek Rose
  • Patent number: D990344
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony S. Graykowski, Samuel J. Howard
  • Patent number: D993792
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony S. Graykowski, Eric Mackey, Andrew Kenneth Dorscheid, Joseph William Burge
  • Patent number: RE49734
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony S. Graykowski, Joseph M. DeBaker