Patents by Inventor Eric Mackey

Eric Mackey 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).

  • Patent number: 12163805
    Abstract: A level with a clip and removable end cap is provided. The end cap includes an outer member and locking member received within a clip that is affixed inside an end of the level. The locking member is inserted into the outer member pushing a moveable portion of the outer member into an engagement, such as a shearing engagement, that holds the end cap assembly in place relative to the level body. The clip includes a projection that interfaces with an aperture in the level frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Leidel, Eric Mackey
  • Publication number: 20240255129
    Abstract: A portable light includes an elongate body having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a longitudinal axis extending through the first and second ends, and a locking recess between the first end and the second end. The portable light further includes a movable handle that is movable between a first position and a second position along the longitudinal axis of the elongate body, the movable handle defining a grip axis that is parallel to and offset from the longitudinal axis of the elongate body. The portable light further includes an actuator positioned on the movable handle, the actuator operatively coupled to a locking pin that selectively engages the locking recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Kyle Harvey, Ross McIntyre, Michael Halverson, Eric Mackey, Justin Dorman
  • Patent number: 12000572
    Abstract: A portable light includes an elongate body having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a longitudinal axis extending through the first and second ends, and a locking recess between the first end and the second end. The portable light further includes a movable handle that is movable between a first position and a second position along the longitudinal axis of the elongate body, the movable handle defining a grip axis that is parallel to and offset from the longitudinal axis of the elongate body. The portable light further includes an actuator positioned on the movable handle, the actuator operatively coupled to a locking pin that selectively engages the locking recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kyle Harvey, Ross McIntyre, Michael Halverson, Eric Mackey, Justin Dorman
  • Patent number: 11892320
    Abstract: A tool, such as a digital level, includes displays on top and side surfaces of the level. The top surface display provides an additional visual means to communicate the orientation of the level by emitting any of several visual signals. A processor in the level determines a measured orientation of the level and sends a communication signal to the top surface display to emit a selected visual signal based on the measured orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Gareth J. Mueckl, Eric Mackey
  • Patent number: 11761760
    Abstract: A level, such as a digital level, with various features or embodiments, such as an ultrasonically welded lens covering a display screen, a pipe insert molded in front of a light sensor, one or more button assemblies, and cartridge assemblies that are used to secure compartments within the frame of a level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Leidel, Eric Mackey
  • Publication number: 20230288199
    Abstract: A tool, such as a digital level, having multiple methods of indicating the orientation of the level. One embodiment of the level includes two or more accelerometers arranged in complimenting orientations, such as 90 degrees with respect to each other. The complimenting orientation allows for more precise measurements from less expensive accelerometers compared to a level with a single more expensive accelerometer. A power supply module, and an associated control module in charge of the power supply, selectively provides power to the accelerometers and displays based in part on user input, movement of the level, and the disposition of the level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew Leidel, Gareth J. Mueckl, Eric Mackey, Gary Lee McMurray, Taylor Wayne Crenshaw
  • Patent number: 11725807
    Abstract: A method of operating a portable light including placing a base housing on a support surface, such that a plurality of legs are spaced away from the support surface and collapsed against an elongate body, grasping a portion of the portable light adjacent a light head with a first hand of a user and lifting the base housing away from the support surface, grasping the handle with a second hand of the user, depressing an actuator on the handle with the second hand, which removes a locking member from a locking recess of the elongate body to enable movement of the collar relative to the elongate body in a direction along a longitudinal axis, and sliding the collar along the elongate body away from the light head to move the plurality of legs to be obliquely angled relative to the elongate body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kyle Harvey, Ross McIntyre, Michael Halverson, Eric Mackey, Justin Dorman
  • Publication number: 20230221114
    Abstract: A level with a clip and removable end cap is provided. The end cap includes an outer member and locking member received within a clip that is affixed inside an end of the level. The locking member is inserted into the outer member pushing a moveable portion of the outer member into an engagement, such as a shearing engagement, that holds the end cap assembly in place relative to the level body. The clip includes a projection that interfaces with an aperture in the level frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew Leidel, Eric Mackey
  • Patent number: 11692820
    Abstract: A tool, such as a digital level, having multiple methods of indicating the orientation of the level. One embodiment of the level includes two or more accelerometers arranged in complimenting orientations, such as 90 degrees with respect to each other. The complimenting orientation allows for more precise measurements from less expensive accelerometers compared to a level with a single more expensive accelerometer. A power supply module, and an associated control module in charge of the power supply, selectively provides power to the accelerometers and displays based in part on user input, movement of the level, and the disposition of the level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Leidel, Gareth J. Mueckl, Eric Mackey, Gary Lee McMurray, Taylor Wayne Crenshaw
  • Patent number: 11629956
    Abstract: A level with a clip and removable end cap is provided. The end cap includes an outer member and locking member received within a clip that is affixed inside an end of the level. The locking member is inserted into the outer member pushing a moveable portion of the outer member into an engagement, such as a shearing engagement, that holds the end cap assembly in place relative to the level body. The clip includes a projection that interfaces with an aperture in the level frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Leidel, Eric Mackey
  • Publication number: 20230069015
    Abstract: A portable light includes an elongate body having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a longitudinal axis extending through the first and second ends, and a locking recess between the first end and the second end. The portable light further includes a movable handle that is movable between a first position and a second position along the longitudinal axis of the elongate body, the movable handle defining a grip axis that is parallel to and offset from the longitudinal axis of the elongate body. The portable light further includes an actuator positioned on the movable handle, the actuator operatively coupled to a locking pin that selectively engages the locking recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Kyle Harvey, Ross McIntyre, Michael Halverson, Eric Mackey, Justin Dorman
  • Patent number: 11530799
    Abstract: A portable light including an elongate body having a hollow frame and a longitudinal axis extending through the hollow frame, and an extension pole slidably received within the hollow frame. The extension pole is movable between an extended position, in which the extension pole is at least partially positioned out of the elongate body, and a retracted position, in which the extension pole is at least partially positioned in the elongate body. The portable light further includes a light assembly coupled to an end of the extension pole. The light assembly includes a base, a center column coupled to the base, and a plurality of light heads disposed around the center column, where each of the plurality of light heads are independently pivotable relative to the center column about a light axis that is perpendicular to and offset from the longitudinal axis. The portable light further includes a collar positioned around a portion of the elongate body and a plurality of legs pivotably coupled to the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kyle Harvey, Ross McIntyre, Michael Halverson, Eric Mackey, Justin Dorman
  • Publication number: 20220260369
    Abstract: A tool, such as a digital level, includes displays on top and side surfaces of the level. The top surface display provides an additional visual means to communicate the orientation of the level by emitting any of several visual signals. A processor in the level determines a measured orientation of the level and sends a communication signal to the top surface display to emit a selected visual signal based on the measured orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Gareth J. Mueckl, Eric Mackey
  • Publication number: 20220228731
    Abstract: A method of operating a portable light including placing a base housing on a support surface, such that a plurality of legs are spaced away from the support surface and collapsed against an elongate body, grasping a portion of the portable light adjacent a light head with a first hand of a user and lifting the base housing away from the support surface, grasping the handle with a second hand of the user, depressing an actuator on the handle with the second hand, which removes a locking member from a locking recess of the elongate body to enable movement of the collar relative to the elongate body in a direction along a longitudinal axis, and sliding the collar along the elongate body away from the light head to move the plurality of legs to be obliquely angled relative to the elongate body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Kyle Harvey, Ross McIntyre, Michael Halverson, Eric Mackey, Justin Dorman
  • Patent number: 11353325
    Abstract: A tool, such as a digital level, includes displays on top and side surfaces of the level. The top surface display provides an additional visual means to communicate the orientation of the level by emitting any of several visual signals. A processor in the level determines a measured orientation of the level and sends a communication signal to the top surface display to emit a selected visual signal based on the measured orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Gareth J. Mueckl, Eric Mackey
  • Patent number: 11306904
    Abstract: A portable light including an elongate body having a first end and a second end, a plurality of extension poles slidably received in the elongate body, a light head pivotably coupled to an end of one of the plurality of extension poles, and a head assembly housing fixed to the first end of the elongate body. The portable light further includes a collar positioned around a portion of the elongate body, a movable handle coupled to the collar, and a plurality of legs pivotably coupled to the collar. Each leg includes a first end hingedly coupled to the collar. Each leg is also pivotally coupled to the second end of the elongate body by a leg link, wherein each leg link includes a pair of parallel members connected together by an offset portion, and wherein the offset portion extends perpendicularly from a longitudinal axis of the leg link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kyle Harvey, Ross McIntyre, Michael Halverson, Eric Mackey, Justin Dorman
  • Publication number: 20220113133
    Abstract: A level, such as a digital level, with various features or embodiments, such as an ultrasonically welded lens covering a display screen, a pipe insert molded in front of a light sensor, one or more button assemblies, and cartridge assemblies that are used to secure compartments within the frame of a level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Leidel, Eric Mackey
  • Patent number: D993792
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony S. Graykowski, Eric Mackey, Andrew Kenneth Dorscheid, Joseph William Burge
  • Patent number: D995327
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Mackey, Matthew Leidel
  • Patent number: D1037521
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kyle Harvey, Ross McIntyre, Eric Mackey, Justin Dorman