Patents by Inventor Bennett W. Westling

Bennett W. Westling 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: 20190380548
    Abstract: A portable vacuum cleaner comprises a housing including a storage space and a lid coupled to the housing. The lid is moveable between an open position, in which access to the storage space is provided, and a closed position, in which access to the storage space is blocked. The vacuum cleaner further comprises a handle coupled to the housing, a suction source supported in the housing, a debris collection chamber in fluid communication with the suction source, and a first battery receptacle on the housing. The first battery receptacle is configured to selectively receive a first battery pack that is configured to provide power to the suction source. The vacuum cleaner further comprises a hose port on the housing and in fluid communication with the suction source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Scott T. Moeller, Michael A. Verhagen, Kyle Reeder, John S. Scott, Nicole Pierski, Justin D. Dorman, Bennett W. Westling
  • Publication number: 20190331306
    Abstract: A portable light includes a body having a first end and a second end. The body defines a longitudinal axis extending through the first end and the second end, and is configured to receive a battery. The portable light also includes a light head pivotably coupled to the first end of the body, a first light source supported by the light head, and a second light source supported by the light head. The first light source includes a spot light emitting diode configured to emit light in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, and the second light source includes a flood light emitting diode configured to emit light in the direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. The portable light further includes an actuator supported by the body and operable to selectively turn on the first light source and the second light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Bennett W. Westling, Benjamin D. Gall, Joshua Schermerhorn