Patents by Inventor Austin J. Kazda
Austin J. Kazda 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: 20230001497Abstract: A reciprocating saw blade for use with a reciprocating saw. The reciprocating saw blade includes a body defining a longitudinal axis, and a cutting portion formed on the body. The cutting portion includes a plurality of cutting teeth, each cutting tooth including a tip and a protrusion, each tip spaced a separation distance from a corresponding protrusion in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. A protrusion of a first cutting tooth is spaced a gap distance from a tip of an adjacent second cutting tooth in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis. A ratio of the separation distance to the gap distance is at least 0.4 and no greater than 0.5.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Robert W. Butzen, Austin J. Kazda, Andrew J. Schulz
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Publication number: 20220402052Abstract: A reciprocating saw blade includes a body including a first end portion, a second end portion opposite the first end portion, and a coupling edge extending between the first and second end portions. The body defines a longitudinal axis extending through the first and second end portions. The reciprocating saw blade also includes an attachment portion coupled to the first end portion of the body and a cutting portion coupled to the coupling edge of the body. The cutting portion includes a plurality of cutting teeth and a plurality of gullets. Moreover, the reciprocating saw blade includes a plurality of slots spaced along the cutting portion to separate the cutting portion into a plurality of cutting segments including a distal end segment adjacent the second end portion of the body. The distal end segment extends beyond the coupling edge of the body in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Alexander A. Chollet, Austin J. Kazda, Matthew B. Lois
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Publication number: 20220331890Abstract: A saw blade includes a cutting portion having consecutive first, second, and third cutting teeth. Each cutting tooth includes a rake surface, a relief surface, and a tip. The first cutting tooth includes a protrusion extending from the relief surface of the first cutting tooth. The cutting portion includes a first gullet positioned between the first cutting tooth and the second cutting tooth and a second gullet sized differently than the first gullet positioned between the second cutting tooth and the third cutting tooth. The cutting portion includes a first pitch extending over the first gullet from the tip of the first cutting tooth to the tip of the second cutting tooth. The cutting portion includes a second pitch different than the first pitch extending over the second gullet from the tip of the second cutting tooth to the tip of the third cutting tooth.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Peter R. Heath, Bryan C. Ward, Christopher J. Rechlin, Austin J. Kazda, Matthew B. Lois
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Patent number: 11433467Abstract: A reciprocating saw blade includes a body defining a longitudinal axis. The blade includes a cutting portion having a plurality of cutting teeth. Each cutting tooth includes a protrusion and a tip spaced a first distance from the protrusion. The tip of a first cutting tooth is spaced a pitch distance from the tip of an adjacent second cutting tooth. A gullet is defined between the tip of the first cutting tooth and the protrusion of the adjacent second cutting tooth. The tip of a respective cutting tooth is spaced a tip height distance from a base of the gullet. An apex of the protrusion is spaced a protrusion height distance from the base of the gullet. The protrusion height distance is 65% to 68% of the tip height distance. The first distance is 40% to 77% of the pitch distance.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2021Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Robert W. Butzen, Austin J. Kazda, Andrew J. Schulz
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Patent number: 11413693Abstract: A saw blade includes a cutting portion having consecutive first, second, and third cutting teeth. Each cutting tooth includes a rake surface, a relief surface, and a tip. The first cutting tooth includes a protrusion extending from the relief surface of the first cutting tooth. The cutting portion includes a first gullet positioned between the first cutting tooth and the second cutting tooth and a second gullet sized differently than the first gullet positioned between the second cutting tooth and the third cutting tooth. The cutting portion includes a first pitch extending over the first gullet from the tip of the first cutting tooth to the tip of the second cutting tooth. The cutting portion includes a second pitch different than the first pitch extending over the second gullet from the tip of the second cutting tooth to the tip of the third cutting tooth.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Peter R. Heath, Bryan C. Ward, Christopher J. Rechlin, Austin J. Kazda, Matthew B. Lois
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Publication number: 20220118537Abstract: A saw blade for use with a power tool includes a body with a first planar surface and a second planar surface opposite the first planar surface. The saw blade also includes an attachment portion that is configured to couple to the power tool. The attachment portion includes a tang and an aperture. The saw blade further includes a cutting edge with a plurality of cutting teeth and a plurality of hexagons formed on the first planar surface. The plurality of hexagons are arranged in a honeycomb pattern in which at least one side of each hexagon is substantially parallel to a corresponding side of an adjacent hexagon.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Robert W. Butzen, Erich Herman, Austin J. Kazda, Ryan J. Malloy, Roger D. Neitzell, Andrew J. Schulz, James M. Schreiber, Courtney D. McCool
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Publication number: 20210394290Abstract: A reciprocating saw blade including a body, an attachment portion, a cutting portion formed on the body including a plurality of cutting teeth, and a plunge point for initiating a plunge cut including a plunge tooth and a leading gullet between the plunge tooth and a first tooth of the plurality of cutting teeth. A first angle of the rake face of the plunge tooth is measured through the plunge tooth. A second angle of the rake face of the first cutting tooth is measured through the first cutting tooth. One of the first angle and the second angle is greater than 90 degrees and the other is less than 90 degrees. At least the first cutting tooth is set. The rake face defining the first angle is spaced from the rake face defining the second angle by a distance greater than the pitch of the plurality of cutting teeth.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Robert W. Butzen, Austin J. Kazda, Andrew J. Schulz
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Patent number: 11141805Abstract: A reciprocating saw blade including a body, an attachment portion, a cutting portion formed on the body including a plurality of cutting teeth, and a plunge point for initiating a plunge cut including a plunge tooth and a leading gullet between the plunge tooth and a first tooth of the plurality of cutting teeth. A first angle of the rake face of the plunge tooth is measured through the plunge tooth. A second angle of the rake face of the first cutting tooth is measured through the first cutting tooth. One of the first angle and the second angle is greater than 90 degrees and the other is less than 90 degrees. At least the first cutting tooth is set. The rake face defining the first angle is spaced from the rake face defining the second angle by a distance greater than the pitch of the plurality of cutting teeth.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Robert W. Butzen, Austin J. Kazda, Andrew J. Schulz
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Publication number: 20210220932Abstract: A reciprocating saw blade includes a body defining a longitudinal axis. The blade includes a cutting portion having a plurality of cutting teeth. Each cutting tooth includes a protrusion and a tip spaced a first distance from the protrusion. The tip of a first cutting tooth is spaced a pitch distance from the tip of an adjacent second cutting tooth. A gullet is defined between the tip of the first cutting tooth and the protrusion of the adjacent second cutting tooth. The tip of a respective cutting tooth is spaced a tip height distance from a base of the gullet. An apex of the protrusion is spaced a protrusion height distance from the base of the gullet. The protrusion height distance is 65% to 68% of the tip height distance. The first distance is 40% to 77% of the pitch distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Robert W. Butzen, Austin J. Kazda, Andrew J. Schulz
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Publication number: 20210146455Abstract: A hole saw with various teeth sets and/or sizes that overhang a sidewall is provided. In some embodiments, a large tooth overhangs an inner diameter of the sidewall to create a larger kerf than the sidewall's thickness. Similarly, a tooth set or variations in the circumferential directions of the teeth increase the kerf in a work-piece, either inward or outward. In various embodiments, one or both an enlarged tooth overhang and/or a set of the teeth increases the kerf of the hole saw relative to the sidewall thickness. This results in improved wear resistance, decreased heat on the teeth while cutting, and facilitates slug removal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Geoffrey R. Piller, Austin J. Kazda, Christopher J. Rechlin
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Patent number: 11007588Abstract: A reciprocating saw blade includes a body defining a longitudinal axis. The saw blade includes an attachment portion coupled to the body. The attachment portion is able to couple to a reciprocating saw. The saw blade further includes a cutting portion having a plurality of cutting teeth. Each cutting tooth includes a tip and a protrusion spaced a first distance from the tip. The protrusion of a respective cutting tooth is spaced a first distance from the tip of the cutting tooth in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis. A gullet is defined between the tip of a first cutting tooth and the protrusion of an adjacent second cutting tooth. The gullet includes a gullet width in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis. The first distance is greater than the gullet width.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Robert W. Butzen, Austin J. Kazda, Andrew J. Schulz
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Publication number: 20200276662Abstract: A reciprocating saw blade including a body, an attachment portion, a cutting portion formed on the body including a plurality of cutting teeth, and a plunge point for initiating a plunge cut including a plunge tooth and a leading gullet between the plunge tooth and a first tooth of the plurality of cutting teeth. A first angle of the rake face of the plunge tooth is measured through the plunge tooth. A second angle of the rake face of the first cutting tooth is measured through the first cutting tooth. One of the first angle and the second angle is greater than 90 degrees and the other is less than 90 degrees. At least the first cutting tooth is set. The rake face defining the first angle is spaced from the rake face defining the second angle by a distance greater than the pitch of the plurality of cutting teeth.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Robert W. Butzen, Austin J. Kazda, Andrew J. Schulz
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Patent number: 10722961Abstract: A saw blade for use with a reciprocating saw includes a body and an attachment portion extending from the body. The attachment portion includes a tang and an aperture configured to connect to the reciprocating saw. The saw blade also includes a cutting portion formed on the body. The cutting portion includes a plurality of cutting teeth, and first and second floor guard teeth spaced apart and positioned adjacent at least one of the plurality of cutting teeth. Each cutting tooth has a tip that defines a plane. The body has a first height measured generally perpendicularly from a back edge of the body to the plane. The attachment portion has a second height measured generally perpendicular to the plane. A ratio of the first height to the second height is between approximately 4 and approximately 5. The first and second floor guard teeth extend beyond the plane.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Austin J. Kazda, Robert W. Butzen, Andrew J. Schulz
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Patent number: D903448Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Austin J. Kazda, Ryan J. Malloy, Robert W. Butzen, Andrew J. Schulz, Roger D. Neitzell, Courtney D. McCool
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Patent number: D903449Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2020Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Austin J. Kazda, Ryan J. Malloy, Robert W. Butzen, Andrew J. Schulz, Roger D. Neitzell, Courtney D. McCool
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Patent number: D909159Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Peter R. Heath, Bryan C. Ward, Christopher J. Rechlin, Austin J. Kazda, Matthew B. Lois
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Patent number: D911796Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Alexander A. Chollet, Geoffrey R. Piller, Austin J. Kazda, Rudolph S. Fortuna, Walter R. Knapp
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Patent number: D936437Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2020Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Austin J. Kazda, Robert W. Butzen, Andrew J. Schulz
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Patent number: D977926Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Robert W. Butzen, Austin J. Kazda, Andrew J. Schulz
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Patent number: D996166Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Austin J. Kazda, Ryan J. Malloy, Robert W. Butzen, Andrew J. Schulz, Roger D. Neitzell, Courtney D. McCool