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).
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Publication number: 20250237092Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2024Publication date: July 24, 2025Inventor: George Barton
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Patent number: 12364333Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 27, 2024Date of Patent: July 22, 2025Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: George Barton, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Honesto D. Camposagrado, Matthew A. Lownik
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Publication number: 20250229944Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2025Publication date: July 17, 2025Inventors: 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
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Patent number: 12358104Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 27, 2022Date of Patent: July 15, 2025Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Joshua D. Schneider, Colin J. Roberts, Scott M. Hangartner, George Barton, Cheng Zhang Li, Kai-Wen Cheng
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Publication number: 20250009091Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2024Publication date: January 9, 2025Inventors: George Barton, Charlie G. Noble, Honesto D. Camposagrado, Christian R. Braun, Benjamin T. Jones
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Patent number: 12187491Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 11, 2024Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignees: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, Keter Plastic LTDInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20240399560Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2024Publication date: December 5, 2024Inventor: George Barton
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Publication number: 20240389776Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Inventors: Joshua D. Schneider, Evan Maverick James Quiros, George Barton
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Publication number: 20240359503Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2024Publication date: October 31, 2024Inventor: George Barton
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Publication number: 20240343448Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Inventors: Caleb C. Adams, George Barton, Evan Maverick James Quiros, Joshua D. Schneider
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Publication number: 20240315414Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2024Publication date: September 26, 2024Inventors: Michael Stearns, Christopher S. Hoppe, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Scott M. Hangartner, Benjamin T. Jones, Matthew A. Lownik, George Barton
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Patent number: 12090625Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 9, 2021Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventor: George Barton
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Patent number: 12082725Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 18, 2022Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Joshua D. Schneider, Evan Maverick James Quiros, George Barton
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Patent number: 12059927Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 22, 2021Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventor: George Barton
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Publication number: 20240253862Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2024Publication date: August 1, 2024Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20240225278Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2024Publication date: July 11, 2024Inventors: George Barton, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Honesto D. Camposagrado, Matthew A. Lownik
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Patent number: 12016442Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 15, 2020Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Michael Stearns, Christopher S. Hoppe, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Scott M. Hangartner, Benjamin T. Jones, Matthew A. Lownik, George Barton
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Publication number: 20240190623Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2023Publication date: June 13, 2024Inventors: Alexander Remmers, Joshua D. Schneider, Honesto D. Camposagrado, Evan Maverick James Quiros, George Barton
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Publication number: 20240190616Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2024Publication date: June 13, 2024Inventors: 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
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Patent number: 11957245Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 26, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: George Barton, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Honesto D. Camposagrado, Matthew A. Lownik