Patents by Inventor Georg Barton

Georg Barton 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: 20250237092
    Abstract: One or more support platforms for a modular system are provided. The support platforms are configured to detachably support and couple with modular units, such as modular tool storage units. The support platforms include one or more components that include couplers configured to couple to modular tool storage units. The support platform includes sliding drawers and a drawer locking element that limits the number of drawers that can be fully extended from the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2024
    Publication date: July 24, 2025
    Inventor: George Barton
  • Patent number: 12364333
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the coupling platforms described herein are usable to couple storage units, such as modular storage units, to structures, such as to the undersides of benches or tables. One or more of the coupling platforms described herein facilitate the user supporting a newly-disengaged support unit. For example, one or more of the coupling platforms permit the user to place their hands on both sides of the storage unit to complete a disengagement between the coupling platform and the storage unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: George Barton, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Honesto D. Camposagrado, Matthew A. Lownik
  • Publication number: 20250229944
    Abstract: Various components for use within a modular system are provided. In various embodiments, the coupling systems provided herein facilitate coupling modular units, such as by providing multiple sliding directions or mechanisms to couple different units. Also provided are systems for communicating between modular units, such as by providing information and/or power between modular units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2025
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Inventors: Aaron M. Williams, Benjamin T. Jones, Grant T. Squiers, David R. Hillenbrand, Caleb C. Adams, Charlie G. Noble, Jedidiah J. Babinec, Collin J. Nelson, Hunter M. Schwei, George Barton, Tanner C. Mascarenas, Christian R. Braun, Van N. Heyer, Alec C. Roberts, Christopher S. Spaulding, Matthew D. Post, Sebastien A. Hughes
  • Patent number: 12358104
    Abstract: A screwdriver includes a shank, a ratchet assembly, and a handle. The shank includes a shank extender that in an extended position lengthens the shank and in a retracted position is stored within the handle of the screwdriver. The ratchet assembly includes a knob and is configured to drive in the same direction the knob is turned. The screwdriver includes a locking mechanism to prevent unwanted movement of the shank between the extended and retracted positions. The handle of the screwdriver includes a storage space to hold alternative screwdriver bits and a stabilizing component to decrease movement of the handle when the storage portion is in an extended or open position. In a closed position the handle surrounds the alternate bits and in an open position the alternate bits are exposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua D. Schneider, Colin J. Roberts, Scott M. Hangartner, George Barton, Cheng Zhang Li, Kai-Wen Cheng
  • Publication number: 20250009091
    Abstract: A rolling storage unit for a modular system is provided. The rolling storage unit includes a main body and one or more drawers positionable within the main body. In various embodiments the one or more drawers include one or more wheels or rollers to provide support for the drawer as the drawer is extended from the main body. In specific embodiments the drawer includes a latch configured to secure the drawer relative to the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: George Barton, Charlie G. Noble, Honesto D. Camposagrado, Christian R. Braun, Benjamin T. Jones
  • Patent number: 12187491
    Abstract: A storage container with various aspects is described herein. The storage container may have cleats or cleat receptacles to interact with other storage containers and/or accessories. The storage container may also include rails for attachment of various accessories. Some versions of the storage container may further include telescopic uprights connected to a handle. Many of the versions of the storage containers may further include wheels for transporting the storage containers and their contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignees: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, Keter Plastic LTD
    Inventors: Grant T. Squiers, Matthew Vargo, Matthew W. Naiva, George Barton, Christopher S. Hoppe, Scott Earl McKinster, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Michael Stearns, Michael John Caelwaerts, Aaron M. Williams, Samuel A. Gould, Steven W. Hyma, Jason D. Thurner, Yaron Brunner
  • Publication number: 20240399560
    Abstract: A coupling mechanism for a utility module is provided. The coupling mechanism includes locking panels that interface with opposing tabs of a modular storage system. The locking panels actuate between a locked position and an unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventor: George Barton
  • Publication number: 20240389776
    Abstract: A beverage container cover assembly is provided that is configured to enclose a beverage within a beverage container. The beverage container cover assembly includes a lid, a lid cover, and one or more magnetically-interfacing elements that bias the lid and lid cover with respect to each other. The beverage container cover assembly includes a biasing interface between a lid and a lid cover to bias the lid cover to remain stationary with respect to the lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Joshua D. Schneider, Evan Maverick James Quiros, George Barton
  • Publication number: 20240359503
    Abstract: A wheel that deforms to absorb force is provided. The wheel includes one or more deformable spokes that extend from a central portion of the wheel to an outer portion of the wheel. The spokes are configured to interface against neighboring spokes after a spoke is sufficiently deformed. The neighboring spoke provides some support to the deformed spoke, thereby requiring an increased marginal force to further deform the first spoke. In one embodiment the wheel includes a plurality of pairs of spokes that are configured to interface against each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventor: George Barton
  • Publication number: 20240343448
    Abstract: A container, such as a beverage container, is provided. The container includes a storage body and a support structure coupled to the storage body, such as to an exterior of the storage body. The support structure includes one or more couplers, such as male couplers and female couplers, configured to couple the container in a modular system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Caleb C. Adams, George Barton, Evan Maverick James Quiros, Joshua D. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20240315414
    Abstract: Various carrying mechanisms to transport a storage device, container or unit are shown. The carrying mechanisms actuate between various positions that may interfere with opening a lid of the storage unit. Various configurations of the carrying mechanisms reduce their profile when in use. Also described are multi-segmented carrying mechanisms that provides a beneficial weight distribution while facilitating actuating the carrying mechanism between different positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Stearns, Christopher S. Hoppe, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Scott M. Hangartner, Benjamin T. Jones, Matthew A. Lownik, George Barton
  • Patent number: 12090625
    Abstract: A coupling mechanism for a utility module is provided. The coupling mechanism includes an locking panels that interface with opposing tabs of a modular storage system. The locking panels actuate between a locked position and an unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventor: George Barton
  • Patent number: 12082725
    Abstract: A beverage container cover assembly is provided that is configured to enclose a beverage within a beverage container. The beverage container cover assembly includes a lid, a lid cover, and one or more magnetically-interfacing elements that bias the lid and lid cover with respect to each other. The beverage container cover assembly includes a biasing interface between a lid and a lid cover to bias the lid cover to remain stationary with respect to the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Joshua D. Schneider, Evan Maverick James Quiros, George Barton
  • Patent number: 12059927
    Abstract: A wheel that deforms to absorb force is provided. The wheel includes one or more deformable spokes that extend from a central portion of the wheel to an outer portion of the wheel. The spokes are configured to interface against neighboring spokes after a spoke is sufficiently deformed. The neighboring spoke provides some support to the deformed spoke, thereby requiring an increased marginal force to further deform the first spoke. In one embodiment the wheel includes a plurality of pairs of spokes that are configured to interface against each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventor: George Barton
  • Publication number: 20240253862
    Abstract: A storage container with various aspects is described herein. The storage container may have cleats or cleat receptacles to interact with other storage containers and/or accessories. The storage container may also include rails for attachment of various accessories. Some versions of the storage container may further include telescopic uprights connected to a handle. Many of the versions of the storage containers may further include wheels for transporting the storage containers and their contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Grant T. Squiers, Matthew Vargo, Matthew W. Naiva, George Barton, Christopher S. Hoppe, Scott Earl McKinster, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Michael Stearns, Michael John Caelwaerts, Aaron M. Williams, Samuel A. Gould, Steven W. Hyma, Jason D. Thurner, Yaron Brunner
  • Publication number: 20240225278
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the coupling platforms described herein are usable to couple storage units, such as modular storage units, to structures, such as to the undersides of benches or tables. One or more of the coupling platforms described herein facilitate the user supporting a newly-disengaged support unit. For example, one or more of the coupling platforms permit the user to place their hands on both sides of the storage unit to complete a disengagement between the coupling platform and the storage unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: George Barton, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Honesto D. Camposagrado, Matthew A. Lownik
  • Patent number: 12016442
    Abstract: Various carrying mechanisms to transport a storage device, container or unit are shown. The carrying mechanisms actuate between various positions that may interfere with opening a lid of the storage unit. Various configurations of the carrying mechanisms reduce their profile when in use. Also described are multi-segmented carrying mechanisms that provides a beneficial weight distribution while facilitating actuating the carrying mechanism between different positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Stearns, Christopher S. Hoppe, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Scott M. Hangartner, Benjamin T. Jones, Matthew A. Lownik, George Barton
  • Publication number: 20240190623
    Abstract: One or more beverage container lid assemblies are provided that is configured to enclose a beverage within a beverage container. The lid assemblies selectively actuate between closed and open positions. In the open position the beverage within the beverage container is accessible, and in the closed position the beverage is enclosed within the beverage container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Alexander Remmers, Joshua D. Schneider, Honesto D. Camposagrado, Evan Maverick James Quiros, George Barton
  • Publication number: 20240190616
    Abstract: A storage container with various aspects is described herein. The storage container may have cleats or cleat receptacles to interact with other storage containers and/or accessories. The storage container may also include rails for attachment of various accessories. Some versions of the storage container may further include telescopic uprights connected to a handle. Many of the versions of the storage containers may further include wheels for transporting the storage containers and their contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2024
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Grant T. Squiers, Matthew Vargo, Matthew W. Naiva, George Barton, Christopher S. Hoppe, Scott Earl McKinster, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Michael Stearns, Michael John Caelwaerts, Aaron M. Williams, Samuel A. Gould, Steven W. Hyma, Jason D. Thurner, Yaron Brunner
  • Patent number: 11957245
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the coupling platforms described herein are usable to couple storage units, such as modular storage units, to structures, such as to the undersides of benches or tables. One or more of the coupling platforms described herein facilitate the user supporting a newly-disengaged support unit. For example, one or more of the coupling platforms permit the user to place their hands on both sides of the storage unit to complete a disengagement between the coupling platform and the storage unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: George Barton, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Honesto D. Camposagrado, Matthew A. Lownik