Patents by Inventor Daniel L. Block
Daniel L. Block 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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Publication number: 20230251085Abstract: An extendible or adjustable length level is provided. The level includes a frame, a slidable member, and a bushing. The slidable member is coupled to the frame and extends and retracts along the frame. The bushing is coupled to one of the frame or the slidable member and couples the frame and slidable member together.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Haoming Tang, Samuel J. Howard, Anthony S. Graykowski, Daniel L. Block
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Patent number: 11650053Abstract: An extendible or adjustable length level is provided. The level includes a frame, a slidable member, and a bushing. The slidable member is coupled to the frame and extends and retracts along the frame. The bushing is coupled to one of the frame or the slidable member and couples the frame and slidable member together.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Haoming Tang, Samuel J. Howard, Anthony S. Graykowski, Daniel L. Block
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Publication number: 20230115417Abstract: Various motorized device designs with backlash detection systems are shown. In a specific embodiment, a motorized laser level mount includes a rotatable laser platform, a housing cover, a housing, a gear train and a backlash detection system. The backlash detection system coupled to the motor and the laser platform and configured to determine when backlash has been removed from the gear train.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Michael John Caelwaerts, Samuel A. Gould, David W. Draeger, Adam J. Sargis, Austin Alexander Borkowski, Daniel L. Block, Danielle K. Quan
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Publication number: 20230083569Abstract: A level including level vial(s) having enhanced visibility are provided. The level may include a level vial including a material that is attracted to the interface or border of a globule within the level vial which improves visibility of the interface. The level may include a solid level indicator having easy to see end surfaces that are generally vertically oriented when in the level position. The end surfaces of the solid level indicator may allow the user to more easily compare the position of the solid level indicator to indicating lines formed on the level vial. The level may include a level vial including a first liquid and an immiscible second liquid forming a globule with the first material. The globule formed from the second material may improve visibility compared to a typical air bubble.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Roger D. Neitzell, Daniel L. Block, John Christianson, Richard J. LaSota
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Patent number: 11506491Abstract: A level including level vial(s) having enhanced visibility are provided. The level may include a level vial including a material that is attracted to the interface or border of a globule within the level vial which improves visibility of the interface. The level may include a solid level indicator having easy to see end surfaces that are generally vertically oriented when in the level position. The end surfaces of the solid level indicator may allow the user to more easily compare the position of the solid level indicator to indicating lines formed on the level vial. The level may include a level vial including a first liquid and an immiscible second liquid forming a globule with the first material. The globule formed from the second material may improve visibility compared to a typical air bubble.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Roger D. Neitzell, Daniel L. Block, John Christianson, Richard J. LaSota
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Publication number: 20210356270Abstract: An extendible or adjustable length level is provided. The level includes a frame, a slidable member, and a bushing. The slidable member is coupled to the frame and extends and retracts along the frame. The bushing is coupled to one of the frame or the slidable member and couples the frame and slidable member together.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Haoming Tang, Samuel J. Howard, Anthony S. Graykowski, Daniel L. Block
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Patent number: 11085763Abstract: An extendible or adjustable length level is provided. The level includes a frame, a slidable member, and a bushing. The slidable member is coupled to the frame and extends and retracts along the frame. The bushing is coupled to one of the frame or the slidable member and couples the frame and slidable member together.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Haoming Tang, Samuel J. Howard, Anthony S. Graykowski, Daniel L. Block
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Publication number: 20210025704Abstract: A level including level vial(s) having enhanced visibility are provided. The level may include a level vial including a material that is attracted to the interface or border of a globule within the level vial which improves visibility of the interface. The level may include a solid level indicator having easy to see end surfaces that are generally vertically oriented when in the level position. The end surfaces of the solid level indicator may allow the user to more easily compare the position of the solid level indicator to indicating lines formed on the level vial. The level may include a level vial including a first liquid and an immiscible second liquid forming a globule with the first material. The globule formed from the second material may improve visibility compared to a typical air bubble.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Roger D. Neitzell, Daniel L. Block, John Christianson, Richard J. LaSota
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Patent number: 10823561Abstract: A level including level vial(s) having enhanced visibility are provided. The level may include a level vial including a material that is attracted to the interface or border of a globule within the level vial which improves visibility of the interface. The level may include a solid level indicator having easy to see end surfaces that are generally vertically oriented when in the level position. The end surfaces of the solid level indicator may allow the user to more easily compare the position of the solid level indicator to indicating lines formed on the level vial. The level may include a level vial including a first liquid and an immiscible second liquid forming a globule with the first material. The globule formed from the second material may improve visibility compared to a typical air bubble.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Roger D. Neitzell, Daniel L. Block, John Christianson, Richard J. LaSota
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Publication number: 20200018597Abstract: An extendible or adjustable length level is provided. The level includes a frame, a slidable member, and a bushing. The slidable member is coupled to the frame and extends and retracts along the frame. The bushing is coupled to one of the frame or the slidable member and couples the frame and slidable member together.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2019Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventors: Haoming Tang, Samuel J. Howard, Anthony S. Graykowski, Daniel L. Block
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Patent number: 10281274Abstract: A level and level-straightedge system is provided. The level may include one or more slip-resistant structure. The slip-resistant structure may be a collar formed from a high friction polymer material that at least partially surrounds a level vial. The collar may be co-molded with the material of the vial surround. The level may be a relatively small level having a length less than 14 inches and may include a groove for receiving a straightedge. The groove design alone or in combination with the collar may allow for a relatively short level to support a relatively long straightedge.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Daniel L. Block, John R. Christianson
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Publication number: 20180347977Abstract: A level including level vial(s) having enhanced visibility are provided. The level may include a level vial including a material that is attracted to the interface or border of a globule within the level vial which improves visibility of the interface. The level may include a solid level indicator having easy to see end surfaces that are generally vertically oriented when in the level position. The end surfaces of the solid level indicator may allow the user to more easily compare the position of the solid level indicator to indicating lines formed on the level vial. The level may include a level vial including a first liquid and an immiscible second liquid forming a globule with the first material. The globule formed from the second material may improve visibility compared to a typical air bubble.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2018Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Roger D. Neitzell, Daniel L. Block, John Christianson, Richard J. LaSota
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Publication number: 20170370718Abstract: A level and level-straightedge system is provided. The level may include one or more slip-resistant structure. The slip-resistant structure may be a collar formed from a high friction polymer material that at least partially surrounds a level vial. The collar may be co-molded with the material of the vial surround. The level may be a relatively small level having a length less than 14 inches and may include a groove for receiving a straightedge. The groove design alone or in combination with the collar may allow for a relatively short level to support a relatively long straightedge.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Daniel L. Block, John R. Christianson