Patents by Inventor Christian P. Coulis

Christian P. Coulis 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: 20240144756
    Abstract: One power tool includes a housing including a compartment for receiving another device. The power tool further includes a wireless communication device including a wireless communication controller including a transceiver. The wireless communication device is configured to be received in the compartment. The power tool further includes a motor within the housing, and the motor is configured to drive an output drive device. The power tool further includes a controller within the housing and having an electronic processor, a memory, and a data connection. The data connection is configured to couple the electronic processor to the wireless communication device when the wireless communication device is inserted into the compartment. The controller is configured to control operation of the motor, and communicate with an external device via the data connection and the wireless communication controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Tauhira Hoossainy, Christian P. Coulis, Stephen Matson
  • Patent number: 11869288
    Abstract: One power tool includes a housing including a compartment for receiving another device. The power tool further includes a wireless communication device including a wireless communication controller including a transceiver. The wireless communication device is configured to be received in the compartment. The power tool further includes a motor within the housing, and the motor is configured to drive an output drive device. The power tool further includes a controller within the housing and having an electronic processor, a memory, and a data connection. The data connection is configured to couple the electronic processor to the wireless communication device when the wireless communication device is inserted into the compartment. The controller is configured to control operation of the motor, and communicate with an external device via the data connection and the wireless communication controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Tauhira Hoossainy, Christian P. Coulis, Stephen Matson
  • Publication number: 20210183188
    Abstract: One power tool includes a housing including a compartment for receiving another device. The power tool further includes a wireless communication device including a wireless communication controller including a transceiver. The wireless communication device is configured to be received in the compartment. The power tool further includes a motor within the housing, and the motor is configured to drive an output drive device. The power tool further includes a controller within the housing and having an electronic processor, a memory, and a data connection. The data connection is configured to couple the electronic processor to the wireless communication device when the wireless communication device is inserted into the compartment. The controller is configured to control operation of the motor, and communicate with an external device via the data connection and the wireless communication controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Tauhira Hoossainy, Christian P. Coulis, Stephen Matson
  • Patent number: 10950074
    Abstract: Power tool with irreversably lockable compartment. One power tool includes a housing including a compartment with an irreversible lock. The power tool further includes a wireless communication device including a wireless communication controller including a transceiver. The wireless communication device is configured to be received in the compartment and to engage with the irreversible lock. The power tool further includes a motor within the housing, and the motor is configured to drive an output drive device. The power tool further includes a controller within the housing and having an electronic processor, a memory, and a data connection. The data connection is configured to couple the electronic processor to the wireless communication device when the wireless communication device is inserted into the compartment. The controller is configured to control operation of the motor, and communicate with an external device via the data connection and the wireless communication controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tauhira Hoossainy, Christian P. Coulis, Stephen Matson
  • Publication number: 20200082655
    Abstract: Power tool with irreversably lockable compartment. One power tool includes a housing including a compartment with an irreversible lock. The power tool further includes a wireless communication device including a wireless communication controller including a transceiver. The wireless communication device is configured to be received in the compartment and to engage with the irreversible lock. The power tool further includes a motor within the housing, and the motor is configured to drive an output drive device. The power tool further includes a controller within the housing and having an electronic processor, a memory, and a data connection. The data connection is configured to couple the electronic processor to the wireless communication device when the wireless communication device is inserted into the compartment. The controller is configured to control operation of the motor, and communicate with an external device via the data connection and the wireless communication controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Tauhira Hoossainy, Christian P. Coulis, Stephen Matson
  • Patent number: 10510199
    Abstract: Power tool with irreversably lockable compartment. One power tool includes a housing including a compartment with an irreversible lock. The power tool further includes a wireless communication device including a wireless communication controller including a transceiver. The wireless communication device is configured to be received in the compartment and to engage with the irreversible lock. The power tool further includes a motor within the housing, and the motor is configured to drive an output drive device. The power tool further includes a controller within the housing and having an electronic processor, a memory, and a data connection. The data connection is configured to couple the electronic processor to the wireless communication device when the wireless communication device is inserted into the compartment. The controller is configured to control operation of the motor, and communicate with an external device via the data connection and the wireless communication controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tauhira Hoossainy, Christian P. Coulis, Stephen Matson
  • Publication number: 20190043292
    Abstract: Power tool with irreversably lockable compartment. One power tool includes a housing including a compartment with an irreversible lock. The power tool further includes a wireless communication device including a wireless communication controller including a transceiver. The wireless communication device is configured to be received in the compartment and to engage with the irreversible lock. The power tool further includes a motor within the housing, and the motor is configured to drive an output drive device. The power tool further includes a controller within the housing and having an electronic processor, a memory, and a data connection. The data connection is configured to couple the electronic processor to the wireless communication device when the wireless communication device is inserted into the compartment. The controller is configured to control operation of the motor, and communicate with an external device via the data connection and the wireless communication controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Tauhira Hoossainy, Christian P. Coulis, Stephen Matson
  • Publication number: 20130240807
    Abstract: A portable apparatus for pulling a cable through a conduit includes a frame that has a base and caster wheels. The apparatus further includes a boom that has at least one roller configured to guide a rope connected to the cable along the boom. The boom also includes a main boom pivotally connected to the base and an upper boom pivotally connected to the main boom. A drive unit connects to the boom and includes a rotatable spool configured to pull the rope along the boom. The apparatus further includes a lift pivotally connected to the frame and the boom. The lift is operable to move the boom relative to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Actuant Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick J. Radle, Michael A. Schrauth, Christian P. Coulis, Edward A. Haase, Anthony W. Gilbert
  • Patent number: 8434741
    Abstract: An apparatus for pulling a cable through a conduit includes a frame that has a base. The apparatus further includes a boom that has at least one roller configured to guide a rope connected to the cable along the boom. The boom also includes a main boom pivotally connected to the base and an upper boom pivotally connected to the main boom. A drive unit connects to the boom and includes a rotatable spool configured to pull the rope along the boom. The apparatus further includes a lift pivotally connected to the frame and the boom. The lift is operable to move the boom relative to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Actuant Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick J. Radle, Michael A. Schrauth, Christian P. Coulis, Edward A. Haase, Anthony W. Gilbert
  • Publication number: 20100327242
    Abstract: An apparatus for pulling a cable through a conduit includes a frame that has a base. The apparatus further includes a boom that has at least one roller configured to guide a rope connected to the cable along the boom. The boom also includes a main boom pivotally connected to the base and an upper boom pivotally connected to the main boom. A drive unit connects to the boom and includes a rotatable spool configured to pull the rope along the boom. The apparatus further includes a lift pivotally connected to the frame and the boom. The lift is operable to move the boom relative to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: Patrick J. Radle, Michael A. Schrauth, Christian P. Coulis, Edward A. Haase, Anthony W. Gilbert