Patents by Inventor Brandon L. Yahr

Brandon L. Yahr 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: 20250114921
    Abstract: A pipe fitting tool is configured to loosen a first pipe element with respect to a second pipe element. The pipe fitting tool includes a motor, a holdback assembly configured to clamp and hold the second pipe element, the holdback assembly including a fixed jaw, a movable jaw, and a plurality of teeth sections, and a drive assembly. The drive assembly is configured to clamp and rotate the first pipe element with respect to the second pipe element in response to a first linear motion of the reciprocating member, and release the first pipe element in response to a second linear motion of the reciprocating member, the second linear motion being in a direction opposite the first linear motion. At least one of the plurality of teeth sections is pivotally coupled to the fixed jaw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Smith, James Wekwert, Brandon L. Yahr
  • Publication number: 20240383018
    Abstract: A drain cleaning device is configured to be used in a pipe defining a pipe diameter. The drain cleaning device includes a frame, a reservoir supported by the frame, a drum assembly supported by the frame, and a flexible hose positioned at least partially within the drum assembly. The flexible hose is configured to be extended from and retracted into the drum assembly. The flexible hose defines a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end is coupled to the reservoir. The drain cleaning device further includes a flexible scrubber adjacent the second end of the flexible hose. The flexible hose includes a first nozzle angled in a direction away from the flexible scrubber and a second nozzle angled in a direction toward the flexible scrubber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Dayton J. Aardema, Benjamin J. Boldt, Van N. Heyer, Ameya Sanjay Kulkarni, Brandon L. Yahr, Julia L. Savich
  • Publication number: 20240344673
    Abstract: A work light comprising a body, a light panel, a clamp, and a magnet. The body includes a first side, a second side, and an interface to couple to a battery. The light panel is moveably coupled to the first side of the body and is electrically coupled to the interface. The clamp is extendable from the second side of the body and is configured to selectively couple the work light to an external structure. The magnet is supported on the second side of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Ameya Sanjay Kulkarni, Seamus J. Herson, Richard M. Schieber, Brandon L. Yahr, Benjamin J. Boldt, Ellen M. Owens, Austin F. de Veer
  • Publication number: 20240335928
    Abstract: A handheld hydraulic power tool includes a housing, an electric motor positioned within the housing, a hydraulic pump positioned within the housing, the pump being driven by the motor to pressurize hydraulic fluid stored within the housing or a remote reservoir, and an installation assembly configured to seat an anchor into a concrete work surface in response to an applied force by the pressurized hydraulic fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Abbott, Benjamin A. Smith, Brandon L. Yahr, Josh Rowland, Kris Kanack, John S. Dey, IV, Jacob P. Schneider, Peter R. Heath
  • Publication number: 20240275240
    Abstract: An electric motor comprising a stator and a rotor assembly at least partially received in the stator. The rotor assembly includes a rotor body, a fan, and a shaft. The rotor body includes a lamination stack which defines a central aperture. The fan is formed separately from the rotor body, and the fan is coupled to the rotor body by a torque coupling. The shaft includes an outer surface. The shaft is pressed into the central aperture of the lamination stack with the outer surface engaged with the central aperture by an interference fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Jacob N. Nemec, Dawid A. Bilski, Linnea Emerson, Troy C. Thorson, Anthony E. Breitbach, Terry L. Timmons, Brandon L. Yahr, Paul J. Grosskreuz, Russell M. Rapant
  • Patent number: 12017332
    Abstract: A bolt tensioning tool includes a housing, an electric motor positioned within the housing, a hydraulic pump positioned within the housing, the pump being driven by the motor to pressurize hydraulic fluid stored within the housing or a remote reservoir, and a tensioning assembly connectable to a bolt for applying tension thereto in response to an applied force by the pressurized hydraulic fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Abbott, Benjamin A. Smith, Brandon L. Yahr, Josh Rowland, Kris Kanack, John S. Dey, IV, Jacob P. Schneider, Peter R. Heath
  • Publication number: 20240182278
    Abstract: A wireless hoist system including a first hoist device having a first motor and a first wireless transceiver and a second hoist device having a second motor and a second wireless transceiver. The wireless hoist system includes a controller in wireless communication with the first wireless transceiver and the second wireless. The controller is configured to receive a user input and determine a first operation parameter and a second operation parameter based on the user input. The controller is also configured to provide, wirelessly, a first control signal indicative of the first operation parameter to the first hoist device and provide, wirelessly, a second control signal indicative of the second operation parameter to the second hoist device. The first hoist device operates based on the first control signal and the second hoist device operates based on the second control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew Post, Gareth Mueckl, Matthew N. Thurin, Joshua D. Widder, Timothy J. Bartlett, Patrick D. Gallagher, Jarrod P. Kotes, Karly M. Schober, Kenneth W. Wolf, Terry L. Timmons, Mallory L. Marksteiner, Jonathan L. Lambert, Ryan A. Spiering, Jeremy R. Ebner, Benjamin A. Smith, James Wekwert, Brandon L. Yahr, Troy C. Thorson, Connor P. Sprague, John E. Koller, Evan M. Glanzer, John S. Scott, William F. Chapman, III, Timothy R. Obermann
  • Publication number: 20240106252
    Abstract: A portable power unit includes a base module, a pair of wheels coupled to the base module, and a main core battery disposed in the base module. A portable charger is removably coupled to the base module and includes a charger core battery, a battery receptacle electrically coupled to the charger core battery and configured to mechanically and electrically couple to a battery pack, and a cover movable to selectively allow access to the battery receptacle. The main core battery is electrically couplable with the charger core battery or the battery receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher S. Spaulding, Colin J. Roberts, Isabel M. Lloyd, Matthew N. Thurin, Ameya Sanjay Kulkarni, Brandon L. Yahr, Shreyas Sridar, Seamus J. Herson
  • Patent number: 11912545
    Abstract: A wireless hoist system including a first hoist device having a first motor and a first wireless transceiver and a second hoist device having a second motor and a second wireless transceiver. The wireless hoist system includes a controller in wireless communication with the first wireless transceiver and the second wireless. The controller is configured to receive a user input and determine a first operation parameter and a second operation parameter based on the user input. The controller is also configured to provide, wirelessly, a first control signal indicative of the first operation parameter to the first hoist device and provide, wirelessly, a second control signal indicative of the second operation parameter to the second hoist device. The first hoist device operates based on the first control signal and the second hoist device operates based on the second control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Post, Gareth Mueckl, Matthew N. Thurin, Joshua D. Widder, Timothy J. Bartlett, Patrick D. Gallagher, Jarrod P. Kotes, Karly M. Schober, Kenneth W. Wolf, Terry L. Timmons, Mallory L. Marksteiner, Jonathan L. Lambert, Ryan A. Spiering, Jeremy R. Ebner, Benjamin A. Smith, James Wekwert, Brandon L. Yahr, Troy C. Thorson, Connor P. Sprague, John E. Koller, Evan M. Glanzer, John S. Scott, William F. Chapman, III, Timothy R. Obermann
  • Publication number: 20230241660
    Abstract: A powered conduit bending tool is configured to bend conduit. The tool comprises a housing, a motor contained within the housing, and a battery removably coupled to the housing to provide power to the motor. An output shaft extends from the housing and is driven by the motor to rotate about an axis. A head is coupled to the output shaft for rotation therewith. The head includes a curved channel for receiving the conduit. A guide is coupled to the housing and supported opposite the curved channel of the head. The guide includes a latching handle movable between a closed position and an open position. The motor drives the head to rotate relative to the housing so that the curved channel and the guide cooperate to bend the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Brandon L. Yahr, James Wekwert, Matthew N. Thurin, Dayton J. Aardema, Van N. Heyer, Ameya Sanjay Kulkarni, Benjamin J. Boldt
  • Publication number: 20220185639
    Abstract: A wireless hoist system including a first hoist device having a first motor and a first wireless transceiver and a second hoist device having a second motor and a second wireless transceiver. The wireless hoist system includes a controller in wireless communication with the first wireless transceiver and the second wireless. The controller is configured to receive a user input and determine a first operation parameter and a second operation parameter based on the user input. The controller is also configured to provide, wirelessly, a first control signal indicative of the first operation parameter to the first hoist device and provide, wirelessly, a second control signal indicative of the second operation parameter to the second hoist device. The first hoist device operates based on the first control signal and the second hoist device operates based on the second control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Post, Gareth Mueckl, Matthew N. Thurin, Joshua D. Widder, Timothy J. Bartlett, Patrick D. Gallagher, Jarrod P. Kotes, Karly M. Schober, Kenneth W. Wolf, Terry L. Timmons, Mallory L. Marksteiner, Jonathan L. Lambert, Ryan A. Spiering, Jeremy R. Ebner, Benjamin A. Smith, James Wekwert, Brandon L. Yahr, Troy C. Thorson, Connor P. Sprague, John E. Koller, Evan M. Glanzer, John S. Scott, William F. Chapman, III, Timothy R. Obermann
  • Publication number: 20210299832
    Abstract: A bolt tensioning tool includes a housing, an electric motor positioned within the housing, a hydraulic pump positioned within the housing, the pump being driven by the motor to pressurize hydraulic fluid stored within the housing or a remote reservoir, and a tensioning assembly connectable to a bolt for applying tension thereto in response to an applied force by the pressurized hydraulic fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Abbott, Benjamin A. Smith, Brandon L. Yahr, Josh Rowland, Kris Kanack, John S. Dey, IV, Jacob P. Schneider, Peter R. Heath
  • Patent number: D876692
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: J.W. SPEAKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brandon L. Yahr, Jeffrey L. Spenner