Patents by Inventor Benjamin Oliver

Benjamin Oliver 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).

  • Patent number: 12290952
    Abstract: An example system includes a cutting tool and a device configured to remotely control the cutting tool. The device is configured to establish a wireless communication with the cutting tool, and the cutting tool is configured to send a first signal to the device indicating that the cutting tool is enabled to be operated remotely responsive to the cutting tool receiving information indicating that a trigger is locked in an “on” state and a remote switch is in a first position. The device is configured to send a second signal to the cutting tool indicating a request to cause the cutting tool to perform a cutting operation responsive to receiving information indicative of actuation of at least one button of a user interface of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Luke Skinner, Timothy Ryan Obermann, Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Thomas Cunningham Hanks
  • Publication number: 20250067806
    Abstract: A testing device including a main housing, and a probe housing, wherein the probe housing is rotatably coupled to the main housing. The testing device further includes a first test probe and a second test probe. The first test probe may be configured to be inserted into an alternating-current receptacle. The second test probe is coupled to the probe housing. The second test probe may be configured to be inserted into a universal serial bus receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Gareth Mueckl
  • Publication number: 20250018580
    Abstract: There is provided an isolator module for use in a surgical robotic system which comprises a robot arm and a controller. The isolator module is configured to provide an interface between the robot arm and the controller of the surgical robotic system. The isolator module comprises a first interfacing portion configured to: (i) transfer power to a first cable that is connected to the robot arm, and (ii) transfer data to and from the first cable, and a second interfacing portion configured to: (i) transfer power to a second cable that is connected to the controller, and (ii) transfer data to and from the second cable. The isolator module further comprises a data link connecting the first interfacing portion to the second interfacing portion, the data link being configured to transfer data in both directions between the first interfacing portion and the second interfacing portion whilst providing electrical isolation between the first interfacing portion and the second interfacing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2022
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Ivan James Cronin, Benjamin Oliver Brierton
  • Patent number: 12061234
    Abstract: A testing device including a main housing, and a probe housing, wherein the probe housing is rotatably coupled to the main housing. The testing device further includes a first test probe and a second test probe. The first test probe may be configured to be inserted into an alternating-current receptacle. The second test probe is coupled to the probe housing. The second test probe may be configured to be inserted into a universal serial bus receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Gareth Mueckl
  • Publication number: 20240027058
    Abstract: A headlamp includes a strap, a bracket coupled to the strap, and a light assembly including a housing enclosing a light source and a battery for providing power to the light source. A magnetic interface is configured to removably couple the light assembly to the bracket. The magnetic interface includes a first magnetic element fixed to the bracket, and a second magnetic element fixed to the light assembly. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are configured to produce a magnetic attractive force to retain the light assembly relative to the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Alan Amundson, Patrick P. Stockwell, Christina Prestidge-Kadrlik, Michael J. Hopkins
  • Publication number: 20240022097
    Abstract: A battery charger may include a housing including a plurality of battery bays and a plurality of charging indicators, each associated with a respective battery bay. The plurality of battery bays and the plurality of charging indicators may be located on an angled top side surface of the housing. The charger may be configured to be selectively mounted in a first position with a bottom side surface of the housing on a horizontal surface and in a second position with the bottom side surface on a vertical wall. The vertical wall may be approximately perpendicular to the horizontal surface. A viewing angle of the angled top side surface from a perspective along a horizontal plane parallel to the horizontal surface may be between approximately 120 degrees and approximately 150 degrees when the charger is located in either of the first position and the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Zachary Self, Roque M. Corpuz, Jr., Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Brian A. Foster, Vann Jacques
  • Patent number: 11815249
    Abstract: A headlamp includes a strap, a bracket coupled to the strap, and a light assembly including a housing enclosing a light source and a battery for providing power to the light source. A magnetic interface is configured to removably couple the light assembly to the bracket. The magnetic interface includes a first magnetic element fixed to the bracket, and a second magnetic element fixed to the light assembly. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are configured to produce a magnetic attractive force to retain the light assembly relative to the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Alan Amundson, Patrick P. Stockwell, Christina Prestidge-Kadrlik, Michael J. Hopkins
  • Publication number: 20230294318
    Abstract: An example system includes a cutting tool and a device configured to remotely control the cutting tool. The device is configured to establish a wireless communication with the cutting tool, and the cutting tool is configured to send a first signal to the device indicating that the cutting tool is enabled to be operated remotely responsive to the cutting tool receiving information indicating that a trigger is locked in an “on” state and a remote switch is in a first position. The device is configured to send a second signal to the cutting tool indicating a request to cause the cutting tool to perform a cutting operation responsive to receiving information indicative of actuation of at least one button of a user interface of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Luke Skinner, Timothy Ryan Obermann, Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Thomas Cunningham Hanks
  • Patent number: 11697218
    Abstract: An example system includes a cutting tool and a device configured to remotely control the cutting tool. The device is configured to establish a wireless communication with the cutting tool, and the cutting tool is configured to send a first signal to the device indicating that the cutting tool is enabled to be operated remotely responsive to the cutting tool receiving information indicating that a trigger is locked in an “on” state and a remote switch is in a first position. The device is configured to send a second signal to the cutting tool indicating a request to cause the cutting tool to perform a cutting operation responsive to receiving information indicative of actuation of at least one button of a user interface of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Luke Skinner, Timothy Ryan Obermann, Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Thomas Cunningham Hanks
  • Patent number: 11672068
    Abstract: A lighting device including a light source, an input device, a power source configured to provide power to the lighting device, and one or more electronic processors. The one or more electronic processors are configured to receive an input signal to illuminate the light source from the input device and determine a first state-of-charge of the power source. The electronic processors are further configured to determine a first illumination output value based on the determined first state of charge and initiate a first ramp-down operation of the light source from the first illumination output value. The first ramp-down operation is configured to reduce an output of the light source as a percentage of the first illumination intensity over time. The electronic processors are also configured to continue the first ramp-down operation until the output of the light source reaches a predetermined illumination intensity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jonathan Kuta, Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Jay J. Rosenbecker
  • Publication number: 20230100522
    Abstract: A testing device including a main housing, and a probe housing, wherein the probe housing is rotatably coupled to the main housing. The testing device further includes a first test probe and a second test probe. The first test probe may be configured to be inserted into an alternating-current receptacle. The second test probe is coupled to the probe housing. The second test probe may be configured to be inserted into a universal serial bus receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Gareth Mueckl
  • Patent number: 11519965
    Abstract: A testing device including a main housing, and a probe housing, wherein the probe housing is rotatably coupled to the main housing. The testing device further includes a first test probe and a second test probe. The first test probe may be configured to be inserted into an alternating-current receptacle. The second test probe is coupled to the probe housing. The second test probe may be configured to be inserted into a universal serial bus receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Gareth Mueckl
  • Publication number: 20220211451
    Abstract: An implant positioning device and a method of using the device are described. The positioning device includes an end effector configured to contact an implant component during a surgical procedure, the end effector connected to an actuator for imparting an impact force to the implant component during the surgical procedure, a motor mechanically connected to the actuator and configured to move the actuator to produce one or more impacts on the end effector, thereby imparting the impact force to the implant component, and a control circuit coupled to the motor. The control circuit is configured to generate at least one motor control signal, transfer the at least one motor control signal to the motor, and, as a result of the at least one motor control signal, cause the motor to move the actuator to produce one or more impacts on the end effector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Constantinos NIKOU, Branislav JARAMAZ, Benjamin Oliver MCCANDLESS
  • Publication number: 20220211454
    Abstract: Systems and methods for navigation and control of an implant positioning device are discussed. For example, a method can include operations for accessing an implant plan, establishing a 3-D coordinate system, receiving tracking information, generating control signals, and sending the control signals to the implant positioning device. The implant plan can include location and orientation data describing an ideal implant location and orientation in reference to an implant host. The 3-D coordinate system can provide spatial orientation for the implant positioning device and the implant host. The tracking information can identify current location and orientation data within the 3-D coordinate system for the implant positioning device and implant host during a procedure. The control signals can control operation of the implant positioning device to assist a surgeon in positioning the implant according to the implant plan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Constantinos NIKOU, Branislav JARAMAZ, Benjamin Oliver MCCANDLESS
  • Patent number: 11378460
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for thermal detection. A thermal detection device includes a visual sensor, a thermal sensor (e.g., a thermopile array), a controller, a user interface, a display, and a removable and rechargeable battery pack. The thermal detection device also includes a plurality of additional software and hardware modules configured to perform or execute various functions and operations of the thermal detection device. An output from the visual sensor and an output from the thermal sensor are combined by the controller or the plurality of additional modules to generate a combined image for display on the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Evans H. Nguyen, Matthew J. Mergener, Wade Burch, James V. Curtin, Zachary P. Haas, Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Gareth Mueckl
  • Publication number: 20220201823
    Abstract: A lighting device including a light source, an input device, a power source configured to provide power to the lighting device, and one or more electronic processors. The one or more electronic processors are configured to receive an input signal to illuminate the light source from the input device and determine a first state-of-charge of the power source. The electronic processors are further configured to determine a first illumination output value based on the determined first state of charge and initiate a first ramp-down operation of the light source from the first illumination output value. The first ramp-down operation is configured to reduce an output of the light source as a percentage of the first illumination intensity over time. The electronic processors are also configured to continue the first ramp-down operation until the output of the light source reaches a predetermined illumination intensity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Jonathan Kuta, Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Jay J. Rosenbecker
  • Publication number: 20220178522
    Abstract: A headlamp includes a strap, a bracket coupled to the strap, and a light assembly including a housing enclosing a light source and a battery for providing power to the light source. A magnetic interface is configured to removably couple the light assembly to the bracket. The magnetic interface includes a first magnetic element fixed to the bracket, and a second magnetic element fixed to the light assembly. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are configured to produce a magnetic attractive force to retain the light assembly relative to the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Alan Amundson, Patrick P. Stockwell, Christina Prestidge-Kadrlik, Michael J. Hopkins
  • Patent number: 11284951
    Abstract: Systems and methods for navigation and control of an implant positioning device are discussed. For example, a method can include operations for accessing an implant plan, establishing a 3-D coordinate system, receiving tracking information, generating control signals, and sending the control signals to the implant positioning device. The implant plan can include location and orientation data describing an ideal implant location and orientation in reference to an implant host. The 3-D coordinate system can provide spatial orientation for the implant positioning device and the implant host. The tracking information can identify current location and orientation data within the 3-D coordinate system for the implant positioning device and implant host during a procedure. The control signals can control operation of the implant positioning device to assist a surgeon in positioning the implant according to the implant plan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Blue Belt Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Constantinos Nikou, Branislav Jaramaz, Benjamin Oliver McCandless
  • Patent number: 11229491
    Abstract: An implant positioning device and a method of using the device are described. The positioning device includes an end effector configured to contact an implant component during a surgical procedure, the end effector connected to an actuator for imparting an impact force to the implant component during the surgical procedure, a motor mechanically connected to the actuator and configured to move the actuator to produce one or more impacts on the end effector, thereby imparting the impact force to the implant component, and a control circuit coupled to the motor. The control circuit is configured to generate at least one motor control signal, transfer the at least one motor control signal to the motor, and, as a result of the at least one motor control signal, cause the motor to move the actuator to produce one or more impacts on the end effector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Blue Belt Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Constantinos Nikou, Branislav Jaramaz, Benjamin Oliver McCandless
  • Patent number: 11147638
    Abstract: Systems and methods for navigation and control of an implant positioning device are discussed. For example, a method can include operations for accessing an implant plan, establishing a 3-D coordinate system, receiving tracking information, generating control signals, and sending the control signals to the implant positioning device. The implant plan can include location and orientation data describing an ideal implant location and orientation in reference to an implant host. The 3-D coordinate system can provide spatial orientation for the implant positioning device and the implant host. The tracking information can identify current location and orientation data within the 3-D coordinate system for the implant positioning device and implant host during a procedure. The control signals can control operation of the implant positioning device to assist a surgeon in positioning the implant according to the implant plan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Blue Belt Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Constantinos Nikou, Branislav Jaramaz, Benjamin Oliver McCandless