Patents by Inventor Brian McNeill
Brian McNeill 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: 10809545Abstract: Eyewear is disclosed that can have multiple ventilation states providing different amounts of ventilation through the eyewear. The eyewear can include a lens and a frame. In some embodiments, the lens and/or frame can be moved with respect to the user to provide the multiple ventilation states. In some embodiments, the eyewear can include a nosepiece which is movable from at least a first configuration to a second configuration to provide the multiple ventilation states.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Oakley, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Neil Saylor, Ryan Anthony Calilung, Ron Derek Dema-Ala, Christopher Lee Greenwalt, Brian McNeill, Dugan O'Keene, Bryson Morgan Stewart
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Patent number: 10589409Abstract: A method for replacing a clincher anvil of a clincher assembly of a fastener driving tool is provided. The method includes removing a first connector connecting the mount to a connecting rod operatively connected to a motor of the fastener driving tool through a first aperture in the housing, aligning second connector connecting the clincher anvil to a portion of the clinching assembly with a second aperture in the housing, removing the second connector through the second aperture, removing the clincher arm from the fastener driving tool, aligning a replacement clincher arm with the portion of the clinching assembly, inserting the second connector through the second aperture, securing the replacement clincher arm to the portion of the clinching assembly, inserting the first connector through the first aperture and into the mount, and connecting the mount to the connecting rod.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: STANLEY FASTENING SYSTEMS, L.P.Inventors: Gianpaolo Scabin, Brian McNeill, Jonathan D. Kalow, Brian C. Burke
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Patent number: 10464197Abstract: Tool-free adjustment members in a fastener driving tool. The fastener driving tool can be used to seal closed containers such as, for example, corrugated fiberboard cartons, by applying staples to the folded flaps or other closure parts to secure them in place. The tool-free adjustment members provide customizable drive settings for a variety of different sized staples and different workpiece conditions.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: STANLEY FASTENING SYSTEMS, L.P.Inventors: Brian McNeill, Jonathan D. Kalow
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Publication number: 20180299692Abstract: Eyewear is disclosed that can have multiple ventilation states providing different amounts of ventilation through the eyewear. The eyewear can include a lens and a frame. In some embodiments, the lens and/or frame can be moved with respect to the user to provide the multiple ventilation states. In some embodiments, the eyewear can include a nosepiece which is movable from at least a first configuration to a second configuration to provide the multiple ventilation states.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Oakley, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Neil SAYLOR, Ryan Anthony CALILUNG, Ron Derek DEMA-ALA, Christopher Lee GREENWALT, Brian McNEILL, Dugan O'KEENE, Bryson Morgan STEWART
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Publication number: 20170305005Abstract: A method for replacing a clincher anvil of a clincher assembly of a fastener driving tool is provided. The method includes removing a first connector connecting the mount to a connecting rod operatively connected to a motor of the fastener driving tool through a first aperture in the housing, aligning second connector connecting the clincher anvil to a portion of the clinching assembly with a second aperture in the housing, removing the second connector through the second aperture, removing the clincher arm from the fastener driving tool, aligning a replacement clincher arm with the portion of the clinching assembly, inserting the second connector through the second aperture, securing the replacement clincher arm to the portion of the clinching assembly, inserting the first connector through the first aperture and into the mount, and connecting the mount to the connecting rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Gianpaolo SCABIN, Brian MCNEILL, Jonathan D. KALOW, Brian C. BURKE
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Patent number: 9724812Abstract: A fastener driving tool includes a housing, a drive track within the housing, a magazine connected to the housing and configured to hold a supply of fasteners and to provide a leading fastener to the drive track, a driver configured to move downward in the drive track and drive the leading fastener into a workpiece during a drive stroke, a mount connected to the driver, and a clincher operatively connected to the housing and to the mount. The clincher is configured to engage the leading fastener during the drive stroke and move into a clinching position at the end of the drive stroke to clinch the fastener to the workpiece. A motor is configured to rotate a crank arm, and a connecting rod is pivotably connected to the mount at one end portion thereof and pivotably connected to the crank arm at an opposite end portion thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: STANLEY FASTENING SYSTEMS, L.P.Inventors: Gianpaolo Scabin, Brian McNeill, Jonathan D. Kalow, Brian C. Burke
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Publication number: 20140001224Abstract: A power tool is provided including a housing; a driver configured to move downward during a drive stroke and upward during a return stroke; an electric motor configured to drive the driver; and a control unit. The control unit is configured to control a supply of power form a power source to the motor and brake the motor upon or within a predetermined time after the driver reaches approximately its uppermost upward position to stop the motor prior to the completion of the return stroke.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventors: Brian McNeill, Gianpaolo Scabin, David Ross
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Publication number: 20140001227Abstract: Tool-free adjustment members in a fastener driving tool. The fastener driving tool can be used to seal closed containers such as, for example, corrugated fiberboard cartons, by applying staples to the folded flaps or other closure parts to secure them in place. The tool-free adjustment members provide customizable drive settings for a variety of different sized staples and different workpiece conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventors: Brian McNeill, Jonathan D. Kalow
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Publication number: 20140001226Abstract: A fastener driving tool includes a housing, a drive track within the housing, a magazine connected to the housing and configured to hold a supply of fasteners and to provide a leading fastener to the drive track, a driver configured to move downward in the drive track and drive the leading fastener into a workpiece during a drive stroke, a mount connected to the driver, and a clincher operatively connected to the housing and to the mount. The clincher is configured to engage the leading fastener during the drive stroke and move into a clinching position at the end of the drive stroke to clinch the fastener to the workpiece. A motor is configured to rotate a crank arm, and a connecting rod is pivotably connected to the mount at one end portion thereof and pivotably connected to the crank arm at an opposite end portion thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventors: Gianpaolo Scabin, Brian McNeill, Jonathan D. Kalow, Brian C. Burke
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Patent number: 8376569Abstract: A flashlight includes a lamp head configured to emit light; a lamp head holder including a lower base, an upper base and a first pivot mount supported by the upper base, the upper base being rotatably connected to the lower base such that the upper base and the lower base are rotatable relative to each other about a first axis of rotation, and the lamp head being rotatably connected to the pivot mount such that the lamp head is rotatable relative to the upper base about a second axis of rotation defined by the pivot mount; and a clamp pivotably connected to the lower base of the lamp head holder.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2011Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Pelletier, Karl Vanderbeek, Brian McNeill
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Patent number: 8262246Abstract: A flashlight includes a lamp head configured to emit light; a lamp head holder including a lower base, an upper base and a first pivot mount supported by the upper base, the upper base being rotatably connected to the lower base such that the upper base and the lower base are rotatable relative to each other about a first axis of rotation, and the lamp head being rotatably connected to the pivot mount such that the lamp head is rotatable relative to the upper base about a second axis of rotation defined by the pivot mount; and a clamp pivotably connected to the lower base of the lamp head holder.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2009Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Pelletier, Karl Vanderbeek, Brian McNeill
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Publication number: 20120020064Abstract: A flashlight includes a lamp head configured to emit light; a lamp head holder including a lower base, an upper base and a first pivot mount supported by the upper base, the upper base being rotatably connected to the lower base such that the upper base and the lower base are rotatable relative to each other about a first axis of rotation, and the lamp head being rotatably connected to the pivot mount such that the lamp head is rotatable relative to the upper base about a second axis of rotation defined by the pivot mount; and a clamp pivotably connected to the lower base of the lamp head holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.Inventors: Thomas Pelletier, Karl Vanderbeek, Brian McNeill
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Patent number: 8087797Abstract: An illumination device includes independent light sources and pivotable legs. In an embodiment, each independent light source includes a head having an illumination element; a body; a power source holder configured to receive a power source for powering the illumination element; a switch configured to control the independent light source; and an electrical circuit configured to place the independent light source and at least one other independent light source in an electrically coupled state. The switch may be configured to control an illumination state of both the independent light source and the at least one other independent light source when in the electrically coupled state. The illumination provided by the illumination device may be adjusted to different angles with respect to a longitudinal axis of the illumination device by rotating each of the plurality of pivotable heads. The pivotable legs are movable between a retracted configuration and an expanded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2008Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Pelletier, Brian McNeill, Robert St. John, Joshua Brown, David Ross
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Publication number: 20100238653Abstract: A flashlight includes a lamp head configured to emit light; a lamp head holder including a lower base, an upper base and a first pivot mount supported by the upper base, the upper base being rotatably connected to the lower base such that the upper base and the lower base are rotatable relative to each other about a first axis of rotation, and the lamp head being rotatably connected to the pivot mount such that the lamp head is rotatable relative to the upper base about a second axis of rotation defined by the pivot mount; and a clamp pivotably connected to the lower base of the lamp head holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: THE STANLEY WORKSInventors: Thomas Pelletier, Karl Vanderbeek, Brian McNeill
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Publication number: 20100039801Abstract: An illumination device includes independent light sources and pivotable legs. In an embodiment, each independent light source includes a head having an illumination element; a body; a power source holder configured to receive a power source for powering the illumination element; a switch configured to control the independent light source; and an electrical circuit configured to place the independent light source and at least one other independent light source in an electrically coupled state. The switch may be configured to control an illumination state of both the independent light source and the at least one other independent light source when in the electrically coupled state. The illumination provided by the illumination device may be adjusted to different angles with respect to a longitudinal axis of the illumination device by rotating each of the plurality of pivotable heads. The pivotable legs are movable between a retracted configuration and an expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2008Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: THE STANLEY WORKSInventors: Thomas PELLETIER, Brian MCNEILL, Robert ST. JOHN, Joshua BROWN, David ROSS
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Patent number: 7562346Abstract: A componentization schema representing files from which an operating system or other software product is built. According to the schema, a component object represents one or more of the files. The component object has a manifest that identifies the component and specifies any dependencies between the component and other objects. Grouping objects according to the dependencies specified in manifests permits building the software product. A feature object defined by at least one component object represents a feature of the software product and a product object defined by at least one feature object represents the software product.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2003Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Raj Jhanwar, Vijayachandran Jayaseelan, Michael Grier, Michael James Day, Brian McNeill
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Publication number: 20040093593Abstract: A componentization schema representing files from which an operating system or other software product is built. According to the schema, a component object represents one or more of the files. The component object has a manifest that identifies the component and specifies any dependencies between the component and other objects. Grouping objects according to the dependencies specified in manifests permits building the software product. A feature object defined by at least one component object represents a feature of the software product and a product object defined by at least one feature object represents the software product.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Raj Jhanwar, Vijayachandran Jayaseelan, Michael Grier, Michael James Day, Brian McNeill