Patents by Inventor David T. Doyle

David T. Doyle 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: 20240121541
    Abstract: An electronic device can include a housing, an audio component, and a gasket. The housing can define a first internal volume and the audio component can define a second internal volume. The audio component can include membrane and a venting element having a fluid impermeable layer. The venting element can define a fluid path placing the first internal volume and the second internal volume in fluid communication. At least a portion of the fluid path can extend parallel to the fluid impermeable layer. The gasket can define a seal between the first internal volume and an ambient environment adjacent the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Jiahui Liang, Andrew L. Doyle, Nikolas T. Vitt, Yingyi Wang, David W. Robison
  • Patent number: 11691249
    Abstract: A push button release mechanism for coupling together two portions of a tool, such as pliers. The push button release mechanism can include a push button and one or more balls pushed in a radially-outward direction by geometry of the push button to pivotally couple the two portions together. The balls are normally pushed outward by an engagement portion. Depressing a push button head axially downward causes the balls to align with a receiving portion, which allows the balls to descend into the interior of the mechanism. The push button release mechanism is also threadably coupled with a threaded opening of one of the portions. The threaded opening can have deformed threads to increase the retention torque required to rotate the push button release mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Inventors: David T. Ross, David T. Doyle, Richard L. Hopper
  • Publication number: 20220032426
    Abstract: A push button release mechanism for coupling together two portions of a tool, such as pliers. The push button release mechanism can include a push button and one or more balls pushed in a radially-outward direction by geometry of the push button to pivotally couple the two portions together. The balls are normally pushed outward by an engagement portion. Depressing a push button head axially downward causes the balls to align with a receiving portion, which allows the balls to descend into the interior of the mechanism. The push button release mechanism is also threadably coupled with a threaded opening of one of the portions. The threaded opening can have deformed threads to increase the retention torque required to rotate the push button release mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: David T. Ross, David T. Doyle, Richard L. Hopper
  • Publication number: 20200061778
    Abstract: Disclosed are adjustable pliers where the pawl mechanism can be engaged or disengaged to adjust a jaw gap of the pliers. The pawl mechanism can be disengaged either by rotating the handles so as to cause a tab to engage a pocket, and/or by lifting upward on the handles to disengage the pawl teeth from corresponding teeth in a slot of one of the handles. The pliers are therefore advantageous because they do not require a button or lever to adjust the jaw gap, and can therefore be adjusted easily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: David T. Doyle, Jason A. Frey, Anup A. Gupte