Patents by Inventor Gareth Mueckl

Gareth Mueckl 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: 20180294662
    Abstract: A battery connector, an electrical combination and methods. The electrical combination may include a battery connector including a housing with a support portion for a battery pack, and a circuit supported by the housing, the circuit including a universal serial bus (USB) input terminal connectable to a USB cable for receiving power, a charging terminal connectable to a pack terminal of the battery pack, and a battery charging portion operable to receive power from the USB input terminal and to output a charging current to the charging terminal to charge the battery pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew R. Polakowski, Gareth Mueckl, Justin D. Dorman, Patrick S. Lueck, Douglas G. Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20180254659
    Abstract: System and method for a portable propane-fueled battery charger. One system includes a battery charger including a propane fuel line and an engine including an output shaft. The engine is configured to receive propane via the propane fuel line and rotationally drive the output shaft. The battery charger further includes an alternator including a rotor and stator coils. The output shaft is mechanically coupled to the rotor, and the rotor is rotationally driven by the output shaft. An electrical current is induced in the stator coils by rotation of the rotor. The battery charger further includes an electrical circuit that receives the electrical current and is configured to determine when a battery pack is coupled to a battery connector, and charge the battery pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Gareth Mueckl, Jeremy R. Ebner, Tauhira Hoossainy, David Rose
  • Patent number: 10024902
    Abstract: A testing device including a housing having an indicator, a first test probe configured to be inserted into an alternating-current (AC) receptacle, a second test probe configured to be inserted into a universal serial bus (USB) receptacle, a first test circuit located within the housing, and a second test circuit located within the housing. The first test circuit is coupled to the first test probe and is configured to receive an AC voltage from the AC receptacle, perform a first test on the AC voltage, and output a first signal to the indicator based on the first test. The second test circuit is electrically coupled to the second test probe and is configured to receive a USB voltage from the USB receptacle, perform a second test on the USB voltage, and output a second signal to the indicator base on the second test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Gareth Mueckl
  • Publication number: 20180169719
    Abstract: A pipeline inspection device including a cable having a camera disposed on a distal end of the cable, where the camera and the cable are configured to be directed into a conduit. A first drum includes a rear wall, a front wall, and a side wall defining an interior, where the front wall has an opening providing access to the interior, and where the cable is disposed at least partially within the first drum. A stand supports the first drum, where the first drum is rotatably coupled to the stand. A hub houses electrical components of the pipeline inspection device. The hub is removably received in the interior of the first drum via the opening, where the hub is selectively removable from the first drum and insertable into an interior of a second drum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher J. Turner, Gareth Mueckl, Samuel J. Krohlow
  • Patent number: 9991737
    Abstract: System and method for a portable propane-fueled battery charger. One system includes a battery charger including a propane fuel line and an engine including an output shaft. The engine is configured to receive propane via the propane fuel line and rotationally drive the output shaft. The battery charger further includes an alternator including a rotor and stator coils. The output shaft is mechanically coupled to the rotor, and the rotor is rotationally driven by the output shaft. An electrical current is induced in the stator coils by rotation of the rotor. The battery charger further includes an electrical circuit that receives the electrical current and is configured to determine when a battery pack is coupled to a battery connector, and charge the battery pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gareth Mueckl, Jeremy R. Ebner, Tauhira Hoossainy, David Rose
  • Publication number: 20180119935
    Abstract: A site light includes a body, an arm coupled to the body having an adjustable arm length, a light assembly coupled to the arm opposite the body, and a drive mechanism with a crank arm rotatable about a first axis. Rotating the crank arm in a first direction causes the arm length to increase. Rotating the crank arm in a second direction causes the arm length to decrease. The drive mechanism is adjustable between a first configuration, where the crank arm can only rotate in the first direction, and a second configuration, where the crank arm can be rotated in the first direction and the second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: David Proeber, Ross McIntyre, Jason D. Thurner, Michael A. Verhagen, Gareth Mueckl, Brian Cornell, Dalton F. Hansen, Anthony R. Sleck
  • Publication number: 20180065232
    Abstract: A power tool including a sensor attachment, a housing, a motor, and a power tool controller. The power tool controller is operable or configured to control power provided to the motor. The sensor attachment is coupled to the power tool's housing and includes a first non-contact sensor and a sensor controller. The sensor controller receives signals from the first non-contact sensor related to distance to a work surface and determines a fastener depth based on the signals from the first non-contact sensor. If the fastener depth is greater than or equal to a desired fastener depth, the sensor controller generates and sends a control signal to the power tool controller. In response, the power tool controller turns off or cuts power to the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Gareth Mueckl, Tauhira Hoossainy, Leo Mikat-Stevens, Logan Blair, Jake McDermott, Jonathon R. Nord, Jared Shurtleff, Joshua Kundinger, John von Helms, JR., Nicholas Dobernig, Mathew Post
  • Publication number: 20170310858
    Abstract: A visual inspection device includes a housing, a handle coupled to the housing that is grasped by a user while the device is in use, and an articulating camera unit coupled to the housing. The articulating camera unit includes a flexible cable with a first end coupled to the housing and a second end, a camera coupled to the second end of the flexible cable and operable to transmit image data through the flexible cable, and an articulation mechanism operable to articulate the camera relative to the flexible cable. The articulation mechanism includes a mount that is removably coupled to the housing. The articulating camera unit further includes a means for securing the mount to the housing in a plurality of different orientations relative to the housing. The visual inspection device further includes a display unit coupled to the housing to display an image transmitted by the articulating camera unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Gareth Mueckl, Jason R. Crowe
  • Patent number: 9736342
    Abstract: A visual inspection device includes a housing, a handle coupled to the housing that is grasped by a user while the device is in use, an articulating camera unit coupled to the housing, and a display unit coupled to the housing to display an image transmitted by the articulating camera unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Gareth Mueckl, Jason R. Crowe
  • Publication number: 20160297319
    Abstract: System and method for a portable propane-fueled battery charger. One system includes a battery charger including a propane fuel line and an engine including an output shaft. The engine is configured to receive propane via the propane fuel line and rotationally drive the output shaft. The battery charger further includes an alternator including a rotor and stator coils. The output shaft is mechanically coupled to the rotor, and the rotor is rotationally driven by the output shaft. An electrical current is induced in the stator coils by rotation of the rotor. The battery charger further includes an electrical circuit that receives the electrical current and is configured to determine when a battery pack is coupled to a battery connector, and charge the battery pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Gareth Mueckl, Jeremy R. Ebner, Tauhira Hoossainy, David Rose
  • Publication number: 20160274168
    Abstract: A testing device including a housing having an indicator, a first test probe configured to be inserted into an alternating-current (AC) receptacle, a second test probe configured to be inserted into a universal serial bus (USB) receptacle, a first test circuit located within the housing, and a second test circuit located within the housing. The first test circuit is coupled to the first test probe and is configured to receive an AC voltage from the AC receptacle, perform a first test on the AC voltage, and output a first signal to the indicator based on the first test. The second test circuit is electrically coupled to the second test probe and is configured to receive a USB voltage from the USB receptacle, perform a second test on the USB voltage, and output a second signal to the indicator base on the second test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Gareth Mueckl
  • Patent number: 9360177
    Abstract: A portable light includes an elongated housing having a first end and a second end, and an opening formed in a side of the elongated housing between the first and second ends. The portable light also includes a light source positioned within the opening of the elongated housing, and an actuator positioned within the opening of the elongated housing and electrically coupled to the light source. The actuator is operable to control operation of the light source. The portable light further includes a faceplate removably coupled to the elongated housing over the opening. The faceplate includes a lens that covers the light source and a movable member that covers the actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gareth Mueckl, Timothy Janda, Wade F. Burch, Kyle Harvey
  • Publication number: 20160033336
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for thermal detection. A thermal detection device includes a visual sensor, a thermal sensor (e.g., a thermopile array), a controller, a user interface, a display, and a removable and rechargeable battery pack. The thermal detection device also includes a plurality of additional software and hardware modules configured to perform or execute various functions and operations of the thermal detection device. An output from the visual sensor and an output from the thermal sensor are combined by the controller or the plurality of additional modules to generate a combined image for display on the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Halverson, Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Gareth Mueckl
  • Publication number: 20150085477
    Abstract: A portable light includes an elongated housing having a first end and a second end, and an opening formed in a side of the elongated housing between the first and second ends. The portable light also includes a light source positioned within the opening of the elongated housing, and an actuator positioned within the opening of the elongated housing and electrically coupled to the light source. The actuator is operable to control operation of the light source. The portable light further includes a faceplate removably coupled to the elongated housing over the opening. The faceplate includes a lens that covers the light source and a movable member that covers the actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Gareth Mueckl, Timothy Janda, Wade F. Burch, Kyle Harvey
  • Patent number: 8905572
    Abstract: A portable light includes an elongated housing having a longitudinal axis, a light source positioned within the elongated housing, and an attachment member movably coupled to the elongated housing to hang the portable light from a support structure. The attachment member is movable to a first position, in which the attachment member generally extends from the elongated housing in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis, and to a second position, in which the attachment member generally extends from the elongated housing in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Gareth Mueckl, Timothy Janda, Wade F. Burch, Kyle Harvey
  • Publication number: 20140111634
    Abstract: A visual inspection device includes a housing, a handle coupled to the housing that is grasped by a user while the device is in use, an articulating camera unit coupled to the housing, and a display unit coupled to the housing to display an image transmitted by the articulating camera unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Gareth Mueckl, Jason R. Crowe
  • Publication number: 20140036068
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for thermal detection. A thermal detection device includes a visual sensor, a thermal sensor (e.g., a thermopile array), a controller, a user interface, a display, and a removable and rechargeable battery pack. The thermal detection device also includes a plurality of additional software and hardware modules configured to perform or execute various functions and operations of the thermal detection device. An output from the visual sensor and an output from the thermal sensor are combined by the controller or the plurality of additional modules to generate a combined image for display on the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Evans H. Nguyen, Matthew J. Mergener, Wade Burch, James V. Curtin, Zachary P. Haas, Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Gareth Mueckl
  • Publication number: 20130287508
    Abstract: A magnetic drill press includes a magnetic base coupled to a base housing for selective engagement with a ferromagnetic workpiece. A motor carriage is slidably coupled to the base housing, and an electric motor is supported by the motor carriage. A bit is received by the electric motor for rotation about a bit axis. An illumination system has at least one illuminator module coupled to a surface of the magnetic base. The at least one illuminator module is aligned to illuminate a work area of the workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Terry L. Timmons, Andrew M. Plowman, Gareth Mueckl, James Wekwert
  • Publication number: 20130258649
    Abstract: A portable light includes an elongated housing having a longitudinal axis, a light source positioned within the elongated housing, and an attachment member movably coupled to the elongated housing to hang the portable light from a support structure. The attachment member is movable to a first position, in which the attachment member generally extends from the elongated housing in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis, and to a second position, in which the attachment member generally extends from the elongated housing in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gareth Mueckl, Timothy Janda, Wade F. Burch, Kyle Harvey