Patents by Inventor Brian Cornell
Brian Cornell 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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Patent number: 12281762Abstract: A work light including a body defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a length extending between the first end and the second end, and a pivot axis extending parallel to the length. The first end includes a power button. The work light further includes a light source head pivotally coupled to the body to pivot about the pivot axis and configured to be operated by the power button. The light source head includes a planar light panel having a plurality of light emitting diodes aligned in a direction parallel to the pivot axis. The work light further includes a battery receptacle disposed on the body and configured to receive at least a portion of a battery. The battery couples to the battery receptacle by sliding into the battery receptacle along the direction parallel to the pivot axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2023Date of Patent: April 22, 2025Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Duane W. Wenzel, Brian Cornell, Alan Amundson, Jun Ma, Jay J. Rosenbecker, Jing Su, Jason Isaacs
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Patent number: 12247729Abstract: A light including a housing having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a central axis. The lower portion defines a battery port. The upper portion acts as a lens. The light further includes a heat sink extending upward from the lower portion of the housing and including a body defining a central aperture. A plurality of light support surfaces are arranged around a perimeter of the body and a top support member is coupled to and oriented perpendicularly relative to the plurality of light support surfaces. The light further includes a first plurality of LEDs coupled to the plurality of light support surfaces and a second plurality of LEDs supported on the top support member. The light further includes a first battery pack and a second battery pack, both of which are electrically connected to the first and second pluralities of LEDs when received in the battery port.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2023Date of Patent: March 11, 2025Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Kyle Harvey, Ross McIntyre, David Proeber, Jason Isaacs, Joshua Schermerhorn, Brian Cornell
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Patent number: 12239282Abstract: A housing for a handheld vacuum cleaner includes a suction opening, a cyclone chamber, and a helical passage. The suction opening is defined in the housing. The cyclone chamber is in fluid communication with the suction opening. The helical passage includes a first end, a second end, and at least one sidewall. The first end is in fluid communication with the suction opening. The second end is in fluid communication with the cyclone chamber. The at least one sidewall extends between the first end and the second end. The at least one sidewall separates the helical passage from the cyclone chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2021Date of Patent: March 4, 2025Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: John S. Scott, Scott T. Moeller, Brian Cornell
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Publication number: 20240407303Abstract: Pruning shears including a housing including a motor portion; a handle portion; a motor disposed within the motor portion of the housing; a motor control unit operably coupled to the motor; and a trigger assembly disposed within the handle portion and operably coupled to the motor control unit to control the motor, wherein the trigger assembly includes a trigger; a primary trigger movement detector; and a redundant trigger movement detector, wherein the primary trigger movement detector and the redundant trigger movement detector each sense movement of the trigger when the trigger is pressed and send signals to the motor control unit to control operation of the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2024Publication date: December 12, 2024Inventors: Alexander Czubek, Alexander Steinhauer, John S. Dey, Brian Cornell, Scott A. Libert
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Publication number: 20240335973Abstract: A chainsaw including a guide bar; a chain disposed around the guide bar and movable relative to the guide bar; a motor operably coupled to the chain to drive the chain about the guide bar; a handle; a speed controller in communication with the motor to affect a motor speed; and a momentary switch, wherein the momentary switch restricts actuation of the speed controller when the momentary switch is in a resting state, wherein the momentary switch allows actuation of the speed controller when the momentary switch is in an activated state, wherein the momentary switch comprises a base rotatably coupled to the handle and an articulated arm rotatably coupled to the base, and wherein the momentary switch is biased to the resting state.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2024Publication date: October 10, 2024Inventors: Brian Cornell, Craig Kottke, Andrew Beilfuss
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Publication number: 20240310029Abstract: A site light including a body, a handle assembly coupled to the body and including one or more handle portions, an arm having a first end fixedly coupled to the body and a second end opposite the first end to define an arm length therebetween, where the second end of the arm is movable relative to the body to adjust the arm length. The site light also includes a light assembly coupled to and movable together with the second end of the arm relative to the body where the arm defines an arm axis, and where the handle assembly surrounds the arm axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck, John S. Scott, Scott T. Moeller
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Publication number: 20240219008Abstract: A site light including a body, a telescopic arm assembly coupled to the body, a light assembly coupled to the telescopic arm and movable with respect to the body, and a leg assembly coupled to the body and including a contact surface. Where the leg assembly is adjustable between a stowed position and one or more deployed positions, where the leg assembly includes a first lock mechanism configured to selectively secure the leg assembly in a respective one of the one or more deployed positions, and a second lock mechanism configured to selectively secure the leg assembly in the stowed position. Where the second lock mechanism is disengaged when the leg assembly is in the one or more deployed positions, and where the first lock mechanism is disengaged when the leg assembly is in the stowed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2024Publication date: July 4, 2024Inventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck
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Patent number: 11994275Abstract: A site light including a body, the body including a base, and a handle assembly spaced a distance from the base to at least partially define a housing volume therebetween. The site light also including an arm, the arm having a first end fixedly coupled to the body and a second end opposite the first end to define an arm length therebetween, where the second end of the arm is movable relative to the body to adjust the arm length, and the site light including a light assembly coupled to and movable together with the second end of the arm relative to the body, and where the light assembly is adjustable between a stowed position in which at least a portion of the light assembly is positioned within the housing volume, and a second position, in which the light assembly is positioned outside the housing volume.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2022Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck, John S. Scott, Scott T. Moeller
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Publication number: 20240159388Abstract: A charger for an electrical device (e.g., a site light) includes a housing defining an interior cavity, and one or more openings formed in the housing. A heat sink is disposed in the interior cavity of the housing and is operable to dissipate heat produced in the housing. The heat sink is positioned in a facing relationship with the one or more openings such that the heat sink is at least partially exposed to the exterior. The heat sink is in heat transfer relationship with component of charger electronics of the charger.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2023Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Brian Cornell, Alan Amundson, Duane W. Wenzel, Dalton F. Hansen, Tyler Young
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Patent number: 11946625Abstract: A site light including a body, an arm coupled to the body having an adjustable arm length, a light assembly coupled to the arm opposite the body, and a drive assembly configured to alter the arm length. The drive assembly, in turn, includes a drive wheel mounted for rotation with respect to the body, an idle wheel mounted for rotation with respect to the body, and a biasing member configured to bias the idle wheel toward the drive wheel. The site light also includes a cable coupled to the arm where the cable is positioned between and engaged by both the drive wheel and the idle wheel.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck, John S. Scott, Scott T. Moeller
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Publication number: 20240102638Abstract: A stand light includes an elongate body defining a longitudinal axis, a collar coupled to the elongate body for movement along the elongate body between a first position and a second position, and a plurality of legs coupled to the collar, the plurality of legs being collapsed against the elongate body when the collar is in the first position and being expanded apart from the elongate body when the collar is in the second position. The stand light also includes a head assembly coupled to an end of the elongate body. The head assembly includes a hub and a plurality of light heads. The hub is pivotably coupled to the end of the elongate body to pivot about a first pivot axis. Each of the plurality of light heads is pivotably coupled to the hub to pivot about a second pivot axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Brian Cornell, Duane W. Wenzel, David Proeber, Kevin D. White
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Patent number: 11933481Abstract: A site light including a body, a power system with an AC input and battery terminal, and a telescopic arm assembly supported by the body, where the telescopic arm includes a first end fixed relative to the body and a second end opposite and movable with respect to the first end. The site light also includes a light assembly in operable communication with the power system and coupled to and movable together with the second end of the telescopic arm, where the light assembly is operable in a first light mode in which the light assembly outputs approximately 13,000 lumens of light, and a second light mode in which the light assembly outputs approximately 20,000 lumens of light.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck
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Publication number: 20240077180Abstract: A work light including a body defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a length extending between the first end and the second end, and a pivot axis extending parallel to the length. The first end includes a power button. The work light further includes a light source head pivotally coupled to the body to pivot about the pivot axis and configured to be operated by the power button. The light source head includes a planar light panel having a plurality of light emitting diodes aligned in a direction parallel to the pivot axis. The work light further includes a battery receptacle disposed on the body and configured to receive at least a portion of a battery. The battery couples to the battery receptacle by sliding into the battery receptacle along the direction parallel to the pivot axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Duane W. WENZEL, Brian CORNELL, Alan AMUNDSON, Jun MA, Jay J. ROSENBECKER, Jing SU, Jason ISAACS
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Patent number: 11898734Abstract: A charger for an electrical device (e.g., site light) includes a housing defining an interior cavity, and one or more openings formed in the housing. The one or more openings fluidly communicate the interior cavity with an exterior of the charger. A heat sink is at least partially disposed in the housing and operable to dissipate heat produced in the housing. A first portion of the heat sink is positioned within the interior cavity. A second portion of the heat sink is positioned in the one or more openings such that the heat sink is at least partially exposed to the exterior. The heat sink is in heat transfer relationship with components of charger electronics of the charger.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Brian Cornell, Alan Amundson, Duane W. Wenzel, Dalton F. Hansen, Tyler Young
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Patent number: 11879603Abstract: A work light including a body having a mount surface, a pair of ferromagnetic members coupled to the body and disposed adjacent the mount surface, and a recess defined in the mount surface in the space between the pair of ferromagnetic members. The pair of ferromagnetic members define a space therebetween. The recess is a keyhole slot configured to receive a nail from which the work light can be hung. The work light further includes a light source pivotably coupled to the body opposite the mount surface, such that the light source pivots relative to the body about a vertical axis when the work light is hung using the recess.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2022Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Duane W. Wenzel, Brian Cornell, Alan Amundson, Jun Ma, Jay J. Rosenbecker, Jing Su, Jason Isaacs
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Patent number: 11873977Abstract: A stand light includes an elongate body defining a longitudinal axis, a collar coupled to the elongate body for movement along the elongate body between a first position and a second position, and a plurality of legs coupled to the collar, the plurality of legs being collapsed against the elongate body when the collar is in the first position and being expanded apart from the elongate body when the collar is in the second position. The stand light also includes a head assembly coupled to an end of the elongate body. The head assembly includes a hub and a plurality of light heads. The hub is pivotably coupled to the end of the elongate body to pivot about a first pivot axis. Each of the plurality of light heads is pivotably coupled to the hub to pivot about a second pivot axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2020Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Cornell, Duane W. Wenzel, David Proeber, Kevin D. White
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Publication number: 20240003530Abstract: A light including a housing having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a central axis. The lower portion defines a battery port. The upper portion acts as a lens. The light further includes a heat sink extending upward from the lower portion of the housing and including a body defining a central aperture. A plurality of light support surfaces are arranged around a perimeter of the body and a top support member is coupled to and oriented perpendicularly relative to the plurality of light support surfaces. The light further includes a first plurality of LEDs coupled to the plurality of light support surfaces and a second plurality of LEDs supported on the top support member. The light further includes a first battery pack and a second battery pack, both of which are electrically connected to the first and second pluralities of LEDs when received in the battery port.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Kyle Harvey, Ross McIntyre, David Proeber, Jason Isaacs, Joshua Schermerhorn, Brian Cornell
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Publication number: 20230408072Abstract: A site light including a body, a power system with an AC input and battery terminal, and a telescopic arm assembly supported by the body, where the telescopic arm includes a first end fixed relative to the body and a second end opposite and movable with respect to the first end. The site light also includes a light assembly in operable communication with the power system and coupled to and movable together with the second end of the telescopic arm, where the light assembly is operable in a first light mode in which the light assembly outputs approximately 13,000 lumens of light, and a second light mode in which the light assembly outputs approximately 20,000 lumens of light.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck
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Patent number: D1018956Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Kevin D. White, Brian Cornell, Duane W. Wenzel
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Patent number: D1032902Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2020Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Duane W. Wenzel, Brian Cornell, Christina Prestidge-Kadrlik