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).

  • Publication number: 20220111495
    Abstract: A pipe wrench includes a head having a first aperture defining a central axis. The pipe wrench includes a first jaw coupled to the head having a plurality of teeth defining a first contact region, and a second jaw partially extending through the aperture of the head having a threaded portion and a plurality of teeth defining a second contact region. The second contact region extends beyond the first contact region in a direction parallel to side surfaces of the head. The pipe wrench includes a biasing mechanism located within the first aperture to align the threaded portion of the second jaw with the central axis of the first aperture, and an actuator having threads engaged with the threaded portion of the second jaw such that rotation of the actuator moves the second contact region of the second jaw relative to the first contact region of the first jaw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Kyle Harvey, Jesse Marcelle, Cheng Zhang Li, James A. Cemke, JR., Andrew G. Wagner, Timothy Janda, Eric Mackey, Steven W. Hyma
  • Publication number: 20220099280
    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: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Kyle Harvey, Ross McIntyre, Michael Halverson, Eric Mackey, Justin Dorman
  • Patent number: 11235443
    Abstract: A pipe wrench includes a head having a first aperture defining a central axis. The pipe wrench includes a first jaw coupled to the head having a plurality of teeth defining a first contact region, and a second jaw partially extending through the aperture of the head having a threaded portion and a plurality of teeth defining a second contact region. The second contact region extends beyond the first contact region in a direction parallel to side surfaces of the head. The pipe wrench includes a biasing mechanism located within the first aperture to align the threaded portion of the second jaw with the central axis of the first aperture, and an actuator having threads engaged with the threaded portion of the second jaw such that rotation of the actuator moves the second contact region of the second jaw relative to the first contact region of the first jaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle Harvey, Jesse Marcelle, Cheng Zhang Li, James A. Cemke, Jr., Andrew G. Wagner, Timothy Janda, Eric Mackey, Steven W. Hyma
  • Patent number: 11221215
    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: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Leidel, Eric Mackey
  • Publication number: 20210404640
    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: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Kyle Harvey, Ross McIntyre, Michael Halverson, Eric Mackey, Justin Dorman
  • Publication number: 20210364286
    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: August 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Leidel, Gareth J. Mueckl, Eric Mackey, Gary Lee McMurray, Taylor Wayne Crenshaw
  • Publication number: 20210364287
    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: August 9, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew Leidel, Eric Mackey
  • Patent number: 11156378
    Abstract: A sensor unit includes an air quality sensor configured to generate air quality data that includes a value for volatile organic compounds. The sensor unit is configured to determine a first health metric indicative of a condition within a space in which the sensor unit is located based on the value in a first mode of operation, to determine a second health metric indicative of a person's health based on the value in a second mode of operation, and to generate a notification indicating at least one of the first health metric or the second health metric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Tyco IP Holdings LLP
    Inventors: Ryan J. Bykowski, Scott Ambelang, Daniel R. Gottschalk, Eric Mackey
  • Patent number: 11112096
    Abstract: A portable light includes an elongate body, a plurality of extension poles slidably received in the body and movable out of the body between an extended position and a retracted position, a light head pivotably coupled to one of the extension poles, and a head assembly housing fixed to the body and having an opening to receive the light head when the extension poles are in the retracted position. The portable light also includes a collar positioned around a portion of the body and movable between a first position and a second position, a handle coupled to the collar for movement with the collar, and a plurality of legs pivotably coupled to the collar. The legs are collapsed against the body when the handle and the collar are in the first position and are expanded apart from the body when the handle and the collar are in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle Harvey, Ross McIntyre, Michael Halverson, Eric Mackey, Justin Dorman
  • Patent number: 11110739
    Abstract: A framing square including an integrated protractor feature is provided. The framing square includes a blade section, and a tongue section joined at a corner section. The corner section further includes a pivot opening, to rotatably couple the framing square to a workpiece. The blade section includes an array of marking openings. The marking openings are spaced from each other in the array, and the array is positioned a first distance from the pivot opening along a longitudinal axis of the blade. The marking openings can be sized to receive a particular marking instrument (e.g., a pencil or knife) for use with a particular framing square.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Mackey, Kenan W. McCutcheon
  • Patent number: 11092435
    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: February 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Leidel, Gareth J. Mueckl, Eric Mackey, Gary Lee McMurray, Taylor Wayne Crenshaw
  • Patent number: 11085762
    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: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Leidel, Eric Mackey
  • Publication number: 20210222903
    Abstract: A sensor unit includes an air quality sensor configured to generate air quality data that includes a value for volatile organic compounds. The sensor unit is configured to determine a first health metric indicative of a condition within a space in which the sensor unit is located based on the value in a first mode of operation, to determine a second health metric indicative of a person's health based on the value in a second mode of operation, and to generate a notification indicating at least one of the first health metric or the second health metric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Ryan J. Bykowski, Scott Ambelang, Daniel R. Gottschalk, Eric Mackey
  • Patent number: 10907809
    Abstract: A portable light includes an elongate body having a longitudinal axis, a light head coupled to an end of the elongate body, and a handle movable along the elongate body between a first position and a second position. The portable light further includes a collar coupled to the handle for movement with the handle between the first position and the second position, and a plurality of legs pivotably coupled to the collar. The plurality of legs is collapsed against the elongate body when the handle and the collar are in the first position and is expanded apart from the elongate body when the handle and the collar are in the second position. The portable light further includes a biasing member positioned between the collar and the handle to bias the collar away from the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle Harvey, Ross McIntyre, Michael Halverson, Eric Mackey, Justin Dorman
  • Publication number: 20200263983
    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: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Gareth J. Mueckl, Eric Mackey
  • Patent number: D902059
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony S. Graykowski, Eric Mackey, Andrew Kenneth Dorscheid, Joseph William Burge
  • Patent number: D902463
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle Harvey, Ross McIntyre, Eric Mackey, Justin Dorman
  • Patent number: D902754
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Mackey, Matthew Leidel
  • Patent number: D938837
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony S. Graykowski, Eric Mackey, Andrew Kenneth Dorscheid, Joseph William Burge
  • Patent number: D945289
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Mackey, Matthew Leidel