Patents by Inventor Ian A. Duncan
Ian A. Duncan 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: 20250136577Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that are MALT1 inhibitors. The compounds have the structural formula I defined herein. The present invention also relates to processes for the preparation of these compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to their use in the treatment of diseases or disorders associated with MALT1.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2023Publication date: May 1, 2025Inventors: Ian Duncan Linney, Nicholas Charles Ray, Martin John Watson, Paul Matthew Blaney, Oliver Thomas Kern, Simon Osborne, Martin Amber, Chido Mpamhanga
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Publication number: 20250091188Abstract: A power tool includes a housing having a motor housing portion and a handle portion extending therefrom. An electric motor is positioned within the motor housing portion. The power tool also includes trigger switch configured to activate and deactivate the motor. The power tool further includes a non-contact mode selector switch that is separate from the trigger switch and configured to adjust an operational mode of the tool. The non-contact mode selector switch is positioned in a foot of the handle portion opposite the motor housing portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2024Publication date: March 20, 2025Inventors: Maxwell L. Merget, Jingyuan Liang, Michael R. Sande, Michael Halverson, Ian Duncan, Nicholas C. Mantych, Alex Huber
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Publication number: 20250048538Abstract: A power tool may include a compartment in its housing and a first printed circuit board (PCB) located in the housing and electrically coupled to a first connector. An insertable wireless communication device may include a second electronic processor and an antenna that are each mounted to a second PCB. The insertable wireless communication device may be configured to be received in the compartment and may include a second connector configured to electrically and physically couple to the first connector. The insertable wireless communication device may be configured to wirelessly communicate with an external device. When the insertable wireless communication device is inserted into the compartment, a first conductive layer of the first PCB may be configured to be electrically coupled to the antenna via the first connector and the second connector such that the first conductive layer of the first PCB serves as a ground plane of the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2024Publication date: February 6, 2025Inventors: John B. Lienau, Anthony M. Davis, Ian A. Duncan, Benjamin Gordon, Stephen Matson, Steven M. Smith
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Patent number: 12208501Abstract: A rotary power tool includes a housing having a motor housing portion and a handle portion extending therefrom. An electric motor is positioned within the motor housing portion. The rotary power tool further includes a trigger switch configured to activate and deactivate the motor. The rotary power tool further includes a non-contact speed selector switch that is separate from the trigger switch and configured to adjust a rotational speed of the motor. The non-contact speed selector switch is positioned in a foot of the handle portion opposite the motor housing portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2023Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Maxwell L. Merget, Jingyuan Liang, Michael R. Sande, Michael Halverson, Ian Duncan, Nicholas C. Mantych, Alex Huber
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Patent number: 12194610Abstract: A power tool including a housing, an input, a gear train, a motor at least partially supported by the housing and coupled to the gear train, and a controller including a processor and a memory. The controller is coupled to the input and the motor and is configured to receive an input signal from the input, determine an operating direction and an operating speed based on the input signal, cause the motor to rotate the gear train in a direction opposite the operating direction for a predetermined amount of rotation, and cause the motor to rotate in the operating direction at the operating speed.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2022Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Timothy R. Obermann, Douglas R. Fieldbinder, Ian A. Duncan, Robert Turney
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Publication number: 20240416495Abstract: A power tool includes a drive mechanism including an electric motor, a housing, and a spindle rotatable about a longitudinal axis in response to the drive mechanism. The power tool further includes a lockout mechanism including a plurality of detents asymmetrically positioned around the longitudinal axis, where each of the detents are movable between a locking position and an unlocking position. The power tool also includes a collar rotatably coupled to the housing, the collar including a plurality of recesses asymmetrically positioned around the longitudinal axis, wherein in the unlocking position, each of the detents is received in one of the recesses and the spindle is axially movable within the housing, and wherein in the locking position, at least one of the detents is not received in one of the recesses and axial movement of the spindle is prevented by the lockout mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2024Publication date: December 19, 2024Inventors: Ian Duncan, Ryan A. Dedrickson
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Publication number: 20240414104Abstract: A modular network element includes a plurality of modules each comprising a plurality of faceplate ports connected to fabric circuitry configured to perform Ethernet switching; and a cabled backplane providing connectivity between the plurality of modules, the cabled backplane includes each module of the plurality of modules having a set of the plurality of faceplate ports interconnected to other modules of the plurality of modules.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2024Publication date: December 12, 2024Applicant: Ciena CorporationInventors: Daniel Rivaud, Ian Duncan, Anthony J. Mayenburg, James Tierney, Simon J. E. Shearman
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Publication number: 20240388142Abstract: A motor includes a rotor having magnets therein and a stator. The stator includes a stator core having a ring and a plurality of teeth extending from the ring, a plurality of coils wrapped around the plurality of teeth, and a means for shifting a natural frequency of the motor to a frequency value outside a range of 2500 Hertz (Hz) to 3500 Hz.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Alexander J. Paulsen, Ian A. Duncan
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Patent number: 12145252Abstract: A power tool supportable by a lanyard. The power tool includes a motor housing, a motor arranged in the motor housing, a front housing, an output member extending from the front housing, a gear case, and a gear train arranged in the gear case. The gear train configured to transfer torque from the motor to the output member. The power tool further includes a first fastener securing the front housing to the motor housing and a bracket to which the lanyard is attachable. The bracket is fastened to one of the front housing, the motor housing, or the gear case by a second fastener that does not secure the front housing to the motor housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2022Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Mackenzie J. Nick, Michael R. Sande, Ian A. Duncan, Jacob P. Schneider
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Patent number: 12133324Abstract: A power tool may include a compartment in its housing and a first printed circuit board (PCB) located in the housing and electrically coupled to a first connector. An insertable wireless communication device may include a second electronic processor and an antenna that are each mounted to a second PCB. The insertable wireless communication device may be configured to be received in the compartment and may include a second connector configured to electrically and physically couple to the first connector. The insertable wireless communication device may be configured to wirelessly communicate with an external device. When the insertable wireless communication device is inserted into the compartment, a first conductive layer of the first PCB may be configured to be electrically coupled to the antenna via the first connector and the second connector such that the first conductive layer of the first PCB serves as a ground plane of the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2023Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: John B. Lienau, Anthony M. Davis, Ian A. Duncan, Benjamin Gordon, Stephen Matson, Steven M. Smith
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Patent number: 12107775Abstract: A modular network element includes one or more lineboxes which are a hybrid between a rack mounted module and a line module which is inserted in a chassis; one or more linebox carriers which are rack mountable and configured to selectively receive the one or more lineboxes and provide power connectors and data connectors thereto; and a core chassis including one or more switch modules, one or more controller modules, and a set of connectors located at the rear for cabling to the power connectors and the data connectors on the one or more linebox carriers.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: Ciena CorporationInventors: Daniel Rivaud, Ian Duncan, Anthony J. Mayenburg, James Tierney, Simon J. E. Shearman
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Publication number: 20240313611Abstract: A power tool includes a motor housing extending along a first axis, a motor positioned in the motor housing, a handle extending along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and a vibration damping assembly positioned between the motor housing and the handle. The vibration damping assembly includes a first coupling portion defined by the motor housing, a second coupling portion defined by the handle, and an elastomeric damper captured between the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion. The first coupling portion includes a first mating surface facing toward the handle, and the second coupling portion includes a second mating surface facing toward the motor housing and positioned opposite the first mating surface. The damper includes a mating surface portion that extends outward in a direction transverse to the second axis, and the mating surface portion is positioned between the first and second mating surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2024Publication date: September 19, 2024Inventors: Ian A. DUNCAN, Christopher D. JORNLIN, Caleb M. SCHOBER
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Patent number: 12083661Abstract: A hammer drill comprises a drive mechanism including a spindle, a first ratchet coupled for co-rotation with the spindle, a second ratchet rotationally fixed to the housing, and a hammer lockout mechanism adjustable between a first mode and a second mode. The hammer drill further comprises a clutch adjustable between a first mode and a second mode. The hammer drill further comprises a detent radially movable between a locking position and an unlocking position, and a collar movable between a first rotational position in which the hammer lockout mechanism is in the first mode and a second rotational position in which the hammer lockout mechanism is in the second mode. In the first mode the detent is positioned such that the spindle is moveable relative to the housing. In the second mode the detent is positioned such that the spindle is prevented from moving relative to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2022Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Ian Duncan, Ryan A. Dedrickson
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Publication number: 20240261956Abstract: A power tool including a housing, an input, a gear train, a motor at least partially supported by the housing and coupled to the gear train, and a controller including a processor and a memory. The controller is coupled to the input and the motor and is configured to receive an input signal from the input, determine an operating direction and an operating speed based on the input signal, cause the motor to rotate the gear train in a direction opposite the operating direction for a predetermined amount of rotation, and cause the motor to rotate in the operating direction at the operating speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2022Publication date: August 8, 2024Inventors: Timothy R. Obermann, Douglas R. Fieldbinder, Ian A. Duncan, Robert Turney
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Patent number: 12021437Abstract: A power tool includes a motor housing, a motor, a handle coupled to the housing, and a vibration damping assembly. The motor is positioned in the motor housing and configured to rotatably drive an output shaft. The vibration damping assembly is positioned between the motor housing and the handle. The vibration damping assembly includes a first coupling portion defined by the motor housing, a second coupling portion defined by the handle, and an elastomeric damper captured between the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion. The first coupling portion includes a boss having a flange and a first groove. The second coupling portion defines an opening and includes first and second ribs extending into the opening and spaced apart along a longitudinal axis of the handle. The first and second ribs define a second groove therebetween. The damper occupies the first and second grooves.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2020Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Ian A. Duncan, Christopher D. Jornlin, Caleb M. Schober
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Patent number: 11975436Abstract: A power tool includes a housing, a motor supported by the housing, and an output spindle rotatably supported relative to the housing about an axis. The motor is operable to drive the output spindle about the axis. The power tool includes a spindle lock assembly between the motor and the output spindle. The spindle lock assembly is adjustable between an unlocked state in which the output spindle is rotatable relative to the housing about the axis and a locked state in which the output spindle is rotationally fixed relative to the housing. The spindle lock assembly includes a first resilient member, positioned between the housing and the output spindle. The first resilient member is configured to at least partially absorb a torque impulse from the output spindle when rotating in a first direction and when the spindle lock assembly transitions from the unlocked state to the locked state.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Jonathan E. Abbott, Ian A. Duncan, Brian J. Yue, Isabella A. Spek
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Publication number: 20240075608Abstract: A power tool including a housing, a motor, and a bearing. The housing includes a first housing portion having a first bearing retainer portion, and a second housing portion having a second bearing retainer portion. The second housing portion is attached to the first housing portion such that the first bearing retainer portion and the second bearing retainer portion form a bearing retainer. The motor is supported within the housing. The motor includes an output shaft defining an axis. The bearing is received in the bearing retainer. The bearing is configured to support the output shaft for rotation about the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Ian A. Duncan, Miguel Ángel Ortuño Rodriguez, Nicholas J. Losch
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Publication number: 20240064891Abstract: A power tool may include a compartment in its housing and a first printed circuit board (PCB) located in the housing and electrically coupled to a first connector. An insertable wireless communication device may include a second electronic processor and an antenna that are each mounted to a second PCB. The insertable wireless communication device may be configured to be received in the compartment and may include a second connector configured to electrically and physically couple to the first connector. The insertable wireless communication device may be configured to wirelessly communicate with an external device. When the insertable wireless communication device is inserted into the compartment, a first conductive layer of the first PCB may be configured to be electrically coupled to the antenna via the first connector and the second connector such that the first conductive layer of the first PCB serves as a ground plane of the antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: John B. Lienau, Anthony M. Davis, Ian A. Duncan, Benjamin Gordon, Stephen Matson, Steven M. Smith
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Patent number: 11897110Abstract: A rotary power tool includes a housing having a motor housing portion and a handle portion extending therefrom. An electric motor is positioned within the motor housing portion. The rotary power tool further includes a trigger switch configured to activate and deactivate the motor. The rotary power tool further includes a non-contact speed selector switch positioned in the housing. The non-contact speed selector switch is configured to adjust a rotational speed of the motor. The non-contact speed selector switch is separate from the trigger switch.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2018Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Maxwell L. Merget, Jingyuan Liang, Michael R. Sande, Michael Halverson, Ian Duncan, Nicholas C. Mantych, Alex Huber
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Patent number: 11871509Abstract: A power tool may include a compartment in its housing and a first printed circuit board (PCB) located in the housing and electrically coupled to a first connector. An insertable wireless communication device may include a second electronic processor and an antenna that are each mounted to a second PCB. The insertable wireless communication device may be configured to be received in the compartment and may include a second connector configured to electrically and physically couple to the first connector. The insertable wireless communication device may be configured to wirelessly communicate with an external device. When the insertable wireless communication device is inserted into the compartment, a first conductive layer of the first PCB may be configured to be electrically coupled to the antenna via the first connector and the second connector such that the first conductive layer of the first PCB serves as a ground plane of the antenna.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2023Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: John B. Lienau, Anthony M. Davis, Ian A. Duncan, Benjamin Gordon