Patents by Inventor Caleb C. Adams

Caleb C. Adams 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: 20250229944
    Abstract: Various components for use within a modular system are provided. In various embodiments, the coupling systems provided herein facilitate coupling modular units, such as by providing multiple sliding directions or mechanisms to couple different units. Also provided are systems for communicating between modular units, such as by providing information and/or power between modular units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2025
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Inventors: Aaron M. Williams, Benjamin T. Jones, Grant T. Squiers, David R. Hillenbrand, Caleb C. Adams, Charlie G. Noble, Jedidiah J. Babinec, Collin J. Nelson, Hunter M. Schwei, George Barton, Tanner C. Mascarenas, Christian R. Braun, Van N. Heyer, Alec C. Roberts, Christopher S. Spaulding, Matthew D. Post, Sebastien A. Hughes
  • Patent number: 12336587
    Abstract: Various hard hat fan systems are provided. In a certain embodiment, fan system includes an impact absorbing layer with a channel that defines a recessed surface which extends into the impact absorbing layer away from an inner surface of a shell of a hard hat. Together, the inner surface of the shell and the recessed surface define a duct configured to provide fluid communication between an inlet of the channel and an air vent positioned along the channel. In another embodiment, fan system includes a mounting bracket with first and second cam levers which may be actuated into a locked position, and first and second channels. When in the locked position, the first and second cam levers bias the edges of a mounting ridge of the shell against the first and second channels of the mounting bracket such that the mounting bracket is retained on the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Caleb C. Adams, Trent T. Bauters, Jesse J. Brown, Bryce M. Lee, Samuel L. Lombardi, James C. Popp, Christopher Sosnowski, Thomas S. Whitburn, Todd A. Zeilinger
  • Patent number: 12336586
    Abstract: A universal mounting system for a hard hat is provided that includes front and rear mounting locations and auxiliary ridges on either side. A visor is coupled to the hard hat mounting system in such a way as to provide access with minimal interference from the visor to the equipment attached to the mounting locations and ports in the auxiliary ridges. Various embodiments of visors enable modular designs that incorporate different materials and features of the visor. Parallel stretch zones enable folding and holding opposite brims of the visor. Enclosed elastic areas along the inner sides of visor provide user access to auxiliary ridges. Combinations of various accessories on hard hat and how the accessories work together on the universal mounting system are discussed: such as the interaction between visors, earmuffs, face shields, and lamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Todd Andrew Zeilinger, Patrick W. McCarthy, Caleb C. Adams, Nicole Z. Summersett, Scott Michael Cline
  • Publication number: 20250160456
    Abstract: A fixture for forming a coated glove is provided. The fixture includes a mandrel configured to move between a dipping position and a curing position, a plurality of finger supports, and a thumb support. The mandrel includes a body with a top surface and a bottom surface. Each finger support of the plurality of finger supports includes a first surface facing away from the top surface. When the mandrel is in the dipping position, a portion of the bottom surface of the body and each first surface of the plurality of finger supports are coplanar. When the mandrel is moved from the dipping position to the curing position, the finger supports pivot with respect to the mandrel in a direction towards the bottom surface of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2024
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Caleb C. Adams, Andrew N. Hoyle, Timothy W. Shay, Matthew W. Roeber
  • Patent number: 12275615
    Abstract: Described herein is a fish tape reel comprising a housing with two side shells coupled together. The housing defines an internal cavity. An internal portion of the housing defines a plurality of flat gripping portions and a plurality of finger notches. The housing comprises a plurality of tabs in the internal cavity, the tabs interfacing against an inner annular portion that is coupled to the handle when the handle rotates around the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Caleb C. Adams, Eric J. Williams, James A. Cemke, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12257673
    Abstract: A dual-beam torque wrench with a linear display and a linear locking member is provided. The torque wrench includes a head that couples to a socket to rotate a fastener or bolt. A housing of torque wrench extends from the head to form a handle. Within the housing forming the handle are two beams: a lever beam that transmits the force from the handle to the head and a deflecting beam that couples to the head and not the handle. The deflecting beam deflects away from the lever beam to indicate that a predetermined torque has been applied. A torque adjustment assembly moves the lever beam relative to the head to set the predetermined torque, and a pin follows the linear display to indicate to the user the set predetermined torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventor: Caleb C. Adams
  • Publication number: 20250038496
    Abstract: A fish stick includes a light emitting component, such as a lighted tip, near the leading end of the fish stick. The lighted tip includes a curved lens that directs some light around an attachment piece at the end of the fish stick and generally in the forward direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fish stick. The fish stick may be made of a phosphorescent material and stored in a lit container with an LED and reflective surfaces. The fish stick may be made of multiple rods that are threadably engaged with each other and include a spring biasing element that increases the coefficient of friction between the threads of the rods. The fish stick may also be made of multiple rods that are threadably engaged with each other via collars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Aaron M. Williams, Caleb C. Adams
  • Publication number: 20240423310
    Abstract: A hard hat configured to support an AR/VR headset or goggles and associated components is provided. The hard hat does not include a front brim allowing for appropriate positioning of the AR/VR goggles relative to the hard hat. A hinged bracket is coupled to the hard hat and the AR/VR goggles to allow for movement of the AR/VR goggles. The AR/VR goggles are moveable between an in use position in which the goggles are positioned in front of a user's face and a storage position in which the goggles are positioned above or away from the user's face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Samuel L. Lombardi, Caleb C. Adams
  • Publication number: 20240415277
    Abstract: The systems described in this disclosure can be used with a storage system to provide a platform for items and/or papers such as blueprints. A container includes a top panel that is pivotal relative to the container. The container may include additional panels that are pivotal with respect to the top panel and that rotate away from the top panel to extend the platform provided by the top panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventor: Caleb C. Adams
  • Patent number: 12149057
    Abstract: A fish stick includes a light emitting component, such as a lighted tip, near the leading end of the fish stick. The lighted tip includes a curved lens that directs some light around an attachment piece at the end of the fish stick and generally in the forward direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fish stick. The fish stick may be made of a phosphorescent material and stored in a lit container with an LED and reflective surfaces. The fish stick may be made of multiple rods that are threadably engaged with each other and include a spring biasing element that increases the coefficient of friction between the threads of the rods. The fish stick may also be made of multiple rods that are threadably engaged with each other via collars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron M. Williams, Caleb C. Adams
  • Publication number: 20240343448
    Abstract: A container, such as a beverage container, is provided. The container includes a storage body and a support structure coupled to the storage body, such as to an exterior of the storage body. The support structure includes one or more couplers, such as male couplers and female couplers, configured to couple the container in a modular system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Caleb C. Adams, George Barton, Evan Maverick James Quiros, Joshua D. Schneider
  • Patent number: 12108873
    Abstract: The systems described in this disclosure can be used with a storage system to provide a platform for items and/or papers such as blueprints. A container includes a top panel that is pivotal relative to the container. The container may include additional panels that are pivotal with respect to the top panel and that rotate away from the top panel to extend the platform provided by the top panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventor: Caleb C. Adams
  • Publication number: 20240251904
    Abstract: Various hard hat fan systems are provided. In a certain embodiment, fan system includes an impact absorbing layer with a channel that defines a recessed surface which extends into the impact absorbing layer away from an inner surface of a shell of a hard hat. Together, the inner surface of the shell and the recessed surface define a duct configured to provide fluid communication between an inlet of the channel and an air vent positioned along the channel. In another embodiment, fan system includes a mounting bracket with first and second cam levers which may be actuated into a locked position, and first and second channels. When in the locked position, the first and second cam levers bias the edges of a mounting ridge of the shell against the first and second channels of the mounting bracket such that the mounting bracket is retained on the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Caleb C. Adams, Trent T. Bauters, Jesse J. Brown, Bryce M. Lee, Samuel L. Lombardi, James C. Popp, Christopher B. Sosnowski, Thomas S. Whitburn, Todd Andrew Zeilinger
  • Publication number: 20240217071
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a hand tool shown a wrench are provided. The wrench includes an adjustable head that allows for use within small spaces such as around plumbing fixtures. Various embodiments include a head with a fixed jaw and a moveable jaw such that a position of the moveable jaw relative to the fixed jaw is adjustable when the adjustment mechanism is actuated. In a specific embodiment, the adjustment mechanism allows a user to change the position of the head with one hand and/or a thumb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2023
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventor: Caleb C. Adams
  • Publication number: 20240150090
    Abstract: A lid assembly is provided that is configured to enclose a beverage within a beverage container. The lid assembly includes a lid, a lid cover, and one or more magnetically-interfacing elements that bias the lid and lid cover with respect to each other. To reduce spillage, various embodiments reduce contact between surface(s) of the lid and lid cover, and/or include a gasket the selectively seals a vent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventor: Caleb C. Adams
  • Publication number: 20240123577
    Abstract: A clamping tool, such as pliers, is provided. The clamping tool includes a pair of components coupled to a pair of jaws. The first component and the first jaw include a first set of teeth that engage with a second set of teeth included in the second component and second jaw. The engagement between the teeth provide a compound leverage system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventor: Caleb C. Adams
  • Publication number: 20240088632
    Abstract: A fish stick includes a light emitting component, such as a lighted tip, near the leading end of the fish stick. The lighted tip includes a curved lens that directs some light around an attachment piece at the end of the fish stick and generally in the forward direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fish stick. The fish stick may be made of a phosphorescent material and stored in a lit container with an LED and reflective surfaces. The fish stick may be made of multiple rods that are threadably engaged with each other and include a spring biasing element that increases the coefficient of friction between the threads of the rods. The fish stick may also be made of multiple rods that are threadably engaged with each other via collars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Aaron M. Williams, Caleb C. Adams
  • Publication number: 20240051098
    Abstract: A dual-beam torque wrench with a linear display and a linear locking member is provided. The torque wrench includes a head that couples to a socket to rotate a fastener or bolt. A housing of torque wrench extends from the head to form a handle. Within the housing forming the handle are two beams: a lever beam that transmits the force from the handle to the head and a deflecting beam that couples to the head and not the handle. The deflecting beam deflects away from the lever beam to indicate that a predetermined torque has been applied. A torque adjustment assembly moves the lever beam relative to the head to set the predetermined torque, and a pin follows the linear display to indicate to the user the set predetermined torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Caleb C. Adams
  • Publication number: 20240010390
    Abstract: One or more support platforms for a modular system are provided. The support platforms are configured to detachably support and optionally couple with utility modules in a system, such as modular tool storage units. The support platforms include one or more components, such as shelves and/or top panels, that include couplers configured to coupled to modular tool storage units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Christian R. Braun, Benjamin T. Jones, Aaron M. Williams, Aura Escobar Padilla, Grant T. Squiers, Caleb C. Adams, Charlie G. Noble
  • Patent number: D1036784
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventor: Caleb C. Adams