Patents by Inventor Brent McMillan

Brent McMillan 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: 20230106897
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel pull-around cooler device. The device is a modified cooler or ice chest that allows users to pull the cooler over water, rocks, sand, and hiking trails without tipping over. The device comprises a round barrel-shaped housing component that features attachable rods positioned on each side of the housing with a handle in the center of the rods to assist the user in transporting and pulling the device. Further, the device can include a single bar with a handle to assist a user in pulling the device downhill. The device also comprises mini-sandbag tire treads positioned around the outside edges of the housing component to allow a user to easily pull the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventor: Brent McMillan
  • Patent number: 8387499
    Abstract: A method for automatically cutting a workpiece comprising the steps of moving a workpiece along its longitudinal axis, positioning a cutting blade by rotating the blade about a vertical axis, positioning the cutting blade by rotating about a bevel axis, and vertically moving the blade into cutting contact with the workpiece, thereby stab cutting the workpiece and creating a bevel cut. The method may also comprise moving the blade along a transverse axis. Further steps may include moving the cutting blade along a transverse axis simultaneous to moving the workpiece along it longitudinal axis, thereby creating a scarf cut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Westfall, David L. McAdoo, Richard Zeinert, Andrew Lashley, Brent McMillan
  • Publication number: 20120198976
    Abstract: A method for automatically cutting a workpiece comprising the steps of moving a workpiece along its longitudinal axis, positioning a cutting blade by rotating the blade about a vertical axis, positioning the cutting blade by rotating about a bevel axis, and vertically moving the blade into cutting contact with the workpiece, thereby stab cutting the workpiece and creating a bevel cut. The method may also comprise moving the blade along a transverse axis. Further steps may include moving the cutting blade along a transverse axis simultaneous to moving the workpiece along it longitudinal axis, thereby creating a scarf cut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: Alpine Engineering Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Westfall, Brent McMillan, Richard Zeinert, Andrew Lashley, David L. McAdoo
  • Publication number: 20090266211
    Abstract: A method for automatically cutting a workpiece comprising the steps of moving a workpiece along its longitudinal axis, positioning a cutting blade by rotating the blade about a vertical axis, positioning the cutting blade by rotating about a bevel axis, and vertically moving the blade into cutting contact with the workpiece, thereby stab cutting the workpiece and creating a bevel cut. The method may also comprises moving the blade along a transverse axis. Further steps may include moving the cutting blade along a transverse axis simultaneous to moving the workpiece along it longitudinal axis, thereby creating a scarf cut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Brian Westfall, Brent McMillan, Richard Zeinert, Andrew Lashley, David L. McAdoo
  • Publication number: 20050076759
    Abstract: A method for automatically cutting a workpiece comprising the steps of moving a workpiece along its longitudinal axis, positioning a cutting blade by rotating the blade about a vertical axis, positioning the cutting blade by rotating about a bevel axis, and vertically moving the blade into cutting contact with the workpiece, thereby stab cutting the workpiece and creating a bevel cut. The method may also comprises moving the blade along a transverse axis. Further steps may include moving the cutting blade along a transverse axis simultaneous to moving the workpiece along it longitudinal axis, thereby creating a scarf cut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2003
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventors: Brian Westfall, Brent McMillan, Richard Zeinert, Andrew Lashley, David McAdoo