Patents by Inventor Isabel M. Lloyd
Isabel M. Lloyd 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: 20240116165Abstract: A powered fastener driver includes a driver unit, a handle unit, and a handle extension. The handle unit is selectively and removably attachable to the driver unit. The handle extension has a first end and a second end, the handle extension being selectively and removably attachable to the driver unit at the first end, and being selectively and removably attachable to the handle unit at the second end. The powered fastener driver is adjustable between a first configuration in which the handle unit is directly attached to the driver unit, and a second configuration in which the driver unit is attached to the handle extension at the first end, and the handle unit is attached to the handle extension at the second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: John S. Scott, Gareth Mueckl, Caroline Fox, Isabel M. Lloyd, Matthew Post, Adam N. Carter, Jonathan L. Lambert, Logan M. Hietpas, Matthew N. Thurin, Paul Fry, Julia L. Savich
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Publication number: 20240106252Abstract: A portable power unit includes a base module, a pair of wheels coupled to the base module, and a main core battery disposed in the base module. A portable charger is removably coupled to the base module and includes a charger core battery, a battery receptacle electrically coupled to the charger core battery and configured to mechanically and electrically couple to a battery pack, and a cover movable to selectively allow access to the battery receptacle. The main core battery is electrically couplable with the charger core battery or the battery receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Christopher S. Spaulding, Colin J. Roberts, Isabel M. Lloyd, Matthew N. Thurin, Ameya Sanjay Kulkarni, Brandon L. Yahr, Shreyas Sridar, Seamus J. Herson
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Publication number: 20240083717Abstract: A zero-gravity hoist system including a chain fall, a motor coupled to the chain fall and configured to drive the chain fall in one or more directions, a power supply configured to provide power to the motor, and a controller having one or more electronic processors. The one or more electronic processors are configured to measure a first force of a load in response to receiving an input, store the measured first force in a memory of the controller, measure a second force of the load, determine a difference between the second measured force and the first measured force, and adjust a height of the load based on determining that the second force differs from the first force by a predetermined threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Matthew Post, Isabel M. Lloyd, Gareth Mueckl, John S. Scott, Matthew N. Thurin, Timothy J. Campbell, Jonathan L. Lambert, James Wekwert
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Patent number: 11858110Abstract: A powered fastener driver for driving fasteners into a workpiece includes a driver unit and a handle unit selectively and removably attachable to the driver unit. The driver unit includes a housing, a motor, and a first coupler. The handle unit includes a battery receptacle for receiving a battery pack, a trigger, and a second coupler. The first and second couplers selectively engage one another to mechanically and electrically connect the driver unit to the handle unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2019Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: John S. Scott, Gareth Mueckl, Caroline Fox, Isabel M. Lloyd, Matthew Post, Adam N. Carter, Jonathan L. Lambert, Logan M. Hietpas, Matthew N. Thurin, Paul Fry, Julia L. Savich
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Patent number: 11851306Abstract: A zero-gravity hoist system including a chain fall, a motor coupled to the chain fall and configured to drive the chain fall in one or more directions, a power supply configured to provide power to the motor, and a controller having one or more electronic processors. The one or more electronic processors are configured to measure a first force of a load in response to receiving an input, store the measured first force in a memory of the controller, measure a second force of the load, determine a difference between the second measured force and the first measured force, and adjust a height of the load based on determining that the second force differs from the first force by a predetermined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Matthew Post, Isabel M. Lloyd, Gareth Mueckl, John S. Scott, Matthew N. Thurin, Timothy J. Campbell
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Publication number: 20230275444Abstract: A charging station includes a housing defining a forward side and a rear side opposite the forward side and a charging port disposed on the housing. The charging port includes a battery receptacle to receive and charge a battery pack. The charging station also includes a magnet assembly disposed on the rear side of the housing. The magnet assembly is configured to support the housing from a mating surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Kyle Reeder, Isabel M. Lloyd, Caroline Fox, Casey L. Bonath, Matthew Post, John S. Scott, Gareth Mueckl, Matthew N. Thurin, Kevin D. White, Brijeshkumar K. Meghpara, Marc S. D'Antuono, Harold A. Morrow, JR., Keith G. Koch, Jacob D. Rosenthal, James Dykstra, David L. Nomura
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Publication number: 20220376535Abstract: Systems and methods for providing notifications regarding battery pack charging status. One charging system includes a battery charger and an external device. The battery charger includes a housing, a battery pack interface, a wireless communication controller, and a charger controller. The charger controller receives status information associated with power tool battery packs and transmits the status information to an external device. The external device includes a display and an external device controller. The external device controller receives the status information from the charger controller and controls the display to display the status information via a user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Kyle Reeder, Christopher S. Spaulding, Matthew Post, Samuel B. Petre, Shreyas Sridar, Isabel M. Lloyd
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Publication number: 20220376529Abstract: A charging module removably receives and recharges a plurality of battery packs for use with power tools. The charging module includes a housing that has a plurality of charging bays spaced about the housing. Each of the charging bays removably receives a battery pack. A light is coupled to the housing and illuminates a space surrounding the charging module. The light illuminates a space above or below and surrounding the charging module.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Kyle Reeder, Christopher S. Spaulding, Matthew Post, Samuel B. Petre, Shreyas Sridar, Isabel M. Lloyd, Kevin D. White, Matthew N. Thurin, Gareth Mueckl, John S. Scott
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Publication number: 20220352734Abstract: A charging module is configured to be removably coupled to a mobile work cart. The charging module includes a housing having a first end, a second end, a front side, and a rear side. The housing defines a cavity in the front side and includes a charging bay located within the cavity. The charging bay is configured to removably receive a battery pack to electrically connect the battery pack to the charging module. The charging module also includes a clamp coupled to the rear side of the housing. The clamp includes a handle portion and an arm. The clamp is movable relative to the housing between a deployed position and a retracted position. The clamp is biased toward the retracted position. The housing defines a recess in the rear side. When the clamp is in the retracted position the arm is received within the recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Isabel M. Lloyd, Kevin D. White, Christopher S. Spaulding, Shreyas Sridar, Kyle Reeder, Caroline G. Fox, Matthew N. Thurin, Gareth Mueckl, Matthew Post, Colin J. Roberts
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Publication number: 20220297990Abstract: A device is operable to lift and transport a pipe at a worksite. The device includes a base, a mast coupled to the base, and a carriage coupled to the mast upon which the pipe is supportable. The device further includes a lifting assembly that is operable to move the mast and the carriage in a first direction to a desired elevation relative to the base and a positioning assembly that is operable to move the carriage relative to the mast in a second direction that is transverse to the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2020Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Caroline Fox, John S. Scott, Matthew Post, Jonathan L. Lambert, Isabel M. Lloyd, Julia L. Savich, Matthew N. Thurin, Kyle Reeder, Logan M. Hietpas
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Publication number: 20220094187Abstract: A charging station including a housing defining a hub and a wing that extends from the hub and a first charging port disposed on the housing. The first charging port includes a first battery receptacle configured to receive and charge a first battery pack. The charging station also includes a second charging port disposed on the housing. The second charging port includes a second battery receptacle configured to receive and charge the first battery pack and a third battery receptacle that is different than the second battery receptacle configured to receive and charge a second battery pack that is different from the first battery pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Kyle Reeder, Isabel M. Lloyd, Caroline Fox, Casey L. Bonath, Matthew Post, John S. Scott, Gareth Mueckl, Matthew N. Thurin, Kevin D. White, Brijeshkumar K. Meghpara, Marc S. D'Antuono, Harold A. Morrow, JR., Keith G. Koch, Jacob D. Rosenthal, James Dykstra, David L. Nomura
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Publication number: 20210229963Abstract: A zero-gravity hoist system including a chain fall, a motor coupled to the chain fall and configured to drive the chain fall in one or more directions, a power supply configured to provide power to the motor, and a controller having one or more electronic processors. The one or more electronic processors are configured to measure a first force of a load in response to receiving an input, store the measured first force in a memory of the controller, measure a second force of the load, determine a difference between the second measured force and the first measured force, and adjust a height of the load based on determining that the second force differs from the first force by a predetermined threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Matthew Post, Isabel M. Lloyd, Gareth Mueckl, John S. Scott, Matthew N. Thurin, Timothy J. Campbell
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Publication number: 20210102642Abstract: A lifting and securing device configured to support material and aid in moving the material to a desired height and location.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventors: Isabel M. Lloyd, Caroline Fox, Logan M. Hietpas, John S. Scott, Joseph R. McIntyre, Matthew N. Thurin, Jonathan L. Lambert, Julia L. Savich, James Wekwert
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Publication number: 20200055177Abstract: A powered fastener driver for driving fasteners into a workpiece includes a driver unit and a handle unit selectively and removably attachable to the driver unit. The driver unit includes a housing, a motor, and a first coupler. The handle unit includes a battery receptacle for receiving a battery pack, a trigger, and a second coupler. The first and second couplers selectively engage one another to mechanically and electrically connect the driver unit to the handle unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: John S. Scott, Gareth Mueckl, Caroline Hope, Isabel M. Lloyd, Matthew Post, Adam N. Carter, Jonathan L. Lambert, Logan M. Hietpas, Matthew N. Thurin, Paul Fry, Julia L. Savich