Patents by Inventor George Barton
George 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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Patent number: 11882910Abstract: 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: June 7, 2023Date of Patent: January 30, 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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Patent number: 11882929Abstract: One or more devices are provided that are configured to detachably engage within a modular system. The one or more devices are expandable to provide a surface to perform work.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Aaron S. Blumenthal, Aaron M. Williams, Ryan C. Dick, Tyler J. Smith, Benjamin T. Jones, George Barton, Matthew A. Lownik
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Publication number: 20230415329Abstract: Various storage units that stack with other units, such as in a modular system, are provided. Various embodiments include a cover and a latch, the cover restricting one or more drawers from being opened. The storage unit includes an internal storage compartment defined at least in part by the drawer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventor: George Barton
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Patent number: 11849832Abstract: The present disclosure describes clips for lanyards, such as hard hat lanyards. The clips include opposing teeth that move to a closed/clamped position to secure a lanyard to a user, such as to the clothes of a user. The clip includes a body, a lever and a grip. Opposing teeth are located on the grip and body. The clip includes multiple pivoting connections between the body, lever and grip. The teeth on the grip may lie along an arcuate path and/or may have a tooth depth that facilitates engagement with material such as clothing.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Andrew G. Wagner, Trent T. Bauters, Caleb C. Adams, George Barton
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Publication number: 20230329409Abstract: 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: June 7, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: 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: 11780075Abstract: Various storage units that stack with other units, such as in a modular system, are provided. The storage units couple within a modular system via coupling interfaces on the top and/or bottom surfaces that couple the storage units to other units in the modular system. The storage units include a cover and a latch, the cover restricting one or more drawers from being opened. In a specific embodiment, the cover is slidably stored within the housing of the storage unit. The storage unit includes one or more internal storage compartments defined at least in part by the one or more drawers.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventor: George Barton
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Patent number: 11779984Abstract: A tool for bending an elongated workpiece includes a shaft having a first shaft portion and a second shaft portion, and a coupling assembly coupling the first shaft portion and the second shaft portion. The coupling assembly has a locked configuration in which the coupling assembly inhibits movement of the first shaft portion relative to the second shaft portion and an unlocked configuration in which the coupling assembly permits movement of the first shaft portion relative to the second shaft portion. The tool also includes a shoe coupled to the second shaft portion. The shoe has a curved bottom portion and a hook configured to hold the workpiece against the curved bottom portion. The curved bottom portion is engageable with the workpiece to bend the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Aaron M. Williams, Kyle Reeder, Christopher S. Hoppe, Jacob Feuerstein, George Barton, Matthew W. Naiva, Matthew A. Lownik
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Patent number: 11759838Abstract: A tool, such as a conduit bender, that includes a gear assembly for providing a mechanical advantage when bending a workpiece conduit. The gear assembly comprises a pinion gear rotatably coupled to a handle, the handle including a pin that can be selectively engaged with the pinion gear. The conduit bender also includes a shoe with teeth that protrude radially inward from a curved outer portion. When the conduit bender is in use, the teeth of the pinion gear engage with the teeth of the shoe.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventor: George Barton
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Publication number: 20230234212Abstract: One or more coupling mechanisms for a modular system are provided. The coupling mechanisms work with modular units in a system, such as modular tool storage units. The coupling systems are configured to couple with and integrate various objects into the modular system, such as bags and tools. The coupling systems include various configurations of male and female couplers to facilitate coupling with utility modules including corresponding male and female couplers.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Matthew A. Lownik, Caleb C. Adams, George Barton, Scott M. Hangartner, Nicole Z. Summersett, Honesto D. Camposagrado, Lucy Seokyung Cho, Christian R. Braun, Joshua D. Schneider, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Aaron M. Williams, Grant T. Squiers
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Patent number: 11690354Abstract: A system for carrying animals on a vehicle including an animal carrying compartment wherein a front end includes a portal through which an animal may pass, and wherein the animal carrying compartment includes an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the upper portion is selectively configurable in one of a partially open configuration and an fully open configuration. A method for transporting an animal on a motorcycle, the method comprising installing a mounting hardware on a docking hardware of a motorcycle, the mounting hardware configured to engage an animal carrying device, securing the animal carrying device to the mounting hardware, configuring an upper portion of the animal carrying device for transporting an animal, placing an animal in the animal carrying device, securing a door of the animal carrying device, and travelling from a first location to a second location.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Inventor: George Barton Kittridge
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Publication number: 20230115200Abstract: A transportation device configured to detachably engage with units, such as modular units, is provided. The transportation device is configured to actuate between an open position and a closed position. In the open position the transportation device is configured to couple to and help move one or more units, such as modular units. In the closed position, the transportation device is configured to engage with units, such as modular units, for easier movement of the transportation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventor: George Barton
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Publication number: 20230057361Abstract: A tool for bending an elongated workpiece includes a shaft having a first shaft portion and a second shaft portion, and a coupling assembly coupling the first shaft portion and the second shaft portion. The coupling assembly has a locked configuration in which the coupling assembly inhibits movement of the first shaft portion relative to the second shaft portion and an unlocked configuration in which the coupling assembly permits movement of the first shaft portion relative to the second shaft portion. The tool also includes a shoe coupled to the second shaft portion. The shoe has a curved bottom portion and a hook configured to hold the workpiece against the curved bottom portion. The curved bottom portion is engageable with the workpiece to bend the workpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventors: Aaron M. Williams, Kyle Reeder, Christopher S. Hoppe, Jacob Feuerstein, George Barton, Matthew W. Naiva, Matthew A. Lownik
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Publication number: 20220379443Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Joshua D. Schneider, Colin J. Roberts, Scott M. Hangartner, George Barton, Cheng Zhang Li, Kai-Wen Cheng
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Patent number: 11498106Abstract: A tool for bending an elongated workpiece includes a shaft having a first shaft portion and a second shaft portion, and a coupling assembly coupling the first shaft portion and the second shaft portion. The coupling assembly has a locked configuration in which the coupling assembly inhibits movement of the first shaft portion relative to the second shaft portion and an unlocked configuration in which the coupling assembly permits movement of the first shaft portion relative to the second shaft portion. The tool also includes a shoe coupled to the second shaft portion. The shoe has a curved bottom portion and a hook configured to hold the workpiece against the curved bottom portion. The curved bottom portion is engageable with the workpiece to bend the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Aaron M. Williams, Kyle Reeder, Christopher S. Hoppe, Jacob Feuerstein, George Barton, Matthew W. Naiva, Matthew A. Lownik
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Publication number: 20220354283Abstract: 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: May 18, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Joshua D. Schneider, Evan Maverick James Quiros, George Barton
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Publication number: 20220322828Abstract: 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: April 26, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: George Barton, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Honesto D. Camposagrado, Matthew A. Lownik
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Patent number: 11464335Abstract: Provided is a wall mounting system including at least one wall mount articulable to a wall, and at least one coupling member; the mounting portion includes two parallelly disposed side walls with a locking portion at a distal end thereof, for snug insertion into the locking slot of the wall mount; and the coupling member is configured with an obstructing plunger slidingly displaceable within a space between side walls, between a locked position, at which the plunger at least partially projects into the first locking recess, and an unlocked position at which the plunger is retracted into the space and out of the first locking recess. Further provided is a tolerance cancelation mechanism for a wall coupling member articulable to a wall mount, including a pivotal fastener member configured with an asymmetric sector-like shape with a wall engaging arc surface for bearing against a wall surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignees: Keter Plastic Ltd., Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Yaron Brunner, Izhar Shany, Uri Parizer, Ayala Vardi Bougay, George Barton
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Publication number: 20220240671Abstract: One or more devices are provided that are configured to detachably engage within a modular system. The one or more devices are expandable to provide a surface to perform work.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Aaron S. Blumenthal, Aaron M. Williams, Ryan C. Dick, Tyler J. Smith, Benjamin T. Jones, George Barton, Matthew A. Lownik
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Publication number: 20220212239Abstract: A tool, such as a conduit bender, that includes a gear assembly for providing a mechanical advantage when bending a workpiece conduit. The gear assembly comprises a pinion gear rotatably coupled to a handle, the handle including a pin that can be selectively engaged with the pinion gear. The conduit bender also includes a shoe with teeth that protrude radially inward from a curved outer portion. When the conduit bender is in use, the teeth of the pinion gear engage with the teeth of the shoe.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventor: George Barton
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Publication number: 20220142341Abstract: The present disclosure describes clips for lanyards, such as hard hat lanyards. The clips include opposing teeth that move to a closed/clamped position to secure a lanyard to a user, such as to the clothes of a user. The clip includes a body, a lever and a grip. Opposing teeth are located on the grip and body. The clip includes multiple pivoting connections between the body, lever and grip. The teeth on the grip may lie along an arcuate path and/or may have a tooth depth that facilitates engagement with material such as clothing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2022Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Andrew G. Wagner, Trent T. Bauters, Caleb C. Adams, George Barton