Patents by Inventor Jonathan Zick
Jonathan Zick 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: 7909547Abstract: Tool elements, such as, bits, auger bits, concrete bits, etc. are provided. The tool elements include a body and a cutting element removably connected to the body. The cutting element may be removably connected to the body in a variety of manners. The body and the cutting element may be made from a similar material or from different materials. The tool element may also include a second cutting element removably connected to the body or to the first cutting element. In some aspects, the second cutting element is a feed screw. In other aspects, the second cutting element is a continuation of the first cutting element.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2006Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Kenneth Jordan, Scott Bublitz, Jonathan Zick
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Patent number: 7868590Abstract: An electrical component, such as, for example, a radio, MP3 player, audio component, battery charger, radio/charger, MP3 player/radio, MP3 player/charger, or MP3 player/radio/charger. The electrical component includes a housing and an electrical circuit supported by the housing. In some aspects, the electrical component is an audio component and the electrical circuit is an audio circuit. In other aspects, the electrical component is a battery charger and the electrical circuit is a charging circuit. In further aspects, the electrical component is an MP3 player and the electrical circuit is a MP3 circuit. In yet further aspects, the electrical component is an combination of any or all of a radio, battery charger, and MP3 player and the electrical component can include any combination or all of the audio, radio, and MP3 circuits. A battery may be connectable to the housing and electrically connectable the electrical circuit.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2009Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Jonathan A. Zick, George L. Santana, Jr., David J. Rozwadowski, Jeffrey M. Zeiler, Scott D. Bublitz, Melissa A. Ottens-Rendon
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Patent number: 7814816Abstract: A power tool includes a housing assembly having a first housing portion and a second housing portion supported for pivoting movement relative to the first housing portion about a pivot axis. The first housing portion supports a motor. The second housing portion includes a chuck for supporting a tool element. The power tool also includes a gear supported within the housing assembly for rotation relative to at least one of the first and second housing portions about the pivot axis. The gear is operable to transfer drive force from the motor to the tool element.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2007Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Daniel J. Alberti, Scott Bublitz, Todd Hunkins, Kenneth R. Jordan, Richard H. Jungmann, Matthew J. Mergener, Gary D. Meyer, Michael Phillips, John Sara, III, John S. Scott, Nancy Uehlein-Procter, Jonathan A. Zick
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Patent number: 7797840Abstract: A stud punch head for a power tool includes a head housing and a first arm movably coupled to the head housing. The first arm supports a punch. The stud punch head also includes a second arm movably coupled to the head housing and relative to the first arm. The second arm supports a die opposite the punch. The stud punch head also includes a drive mechanism positioned at least partially within the head housing and operatively coupled to a motor of the power tool. The drive mechanism is operable to move the first arm and the second arm toward and away from each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Scott D. Bublitz, Edward D. Wilbert, Jonathan A. Zick, Richard H. Jungmann, David B. Griep
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Patent number: 7781902Abstract: A generator set. In one embodiment, the generator set includes an internal combustion engine, a DC generator, one or more battery cells, and an inverter. The DC generator is coupled to the engine and produces direct current (“DC”) electricity. The battery cells discharge stored DC electricity and can be recharged using DC electricity from the DC generator. The inverter is electrically connected to the DC generator and to the battery cells. The inverter converts DC electricity produced by the DC generator and DC electricity discharged from the one or more battery cells to alternating current (“AC”) electricity. The AC electricity is available for use by a load.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2007Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Dennis John Cerney, David Paul Serdynski, John Gordon Marx, Jonathan Zick, Andrew G. Gongola
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Patent number: 7741809Abstract: An electrical component, such as, for example, a radio, an audio component, a battery charger or a radio/charger, is provided. The electrical component includes a housing and an electrical circuit supported by the housing. In some aspects, the electrical component is an audio component and the electrical circuit is an audio circuit. In other aspects, the electrical component is a battery charger and the electrical circuit is a charging circuit. In yet other aspects, the electrical component may define a receptacle capable of selectively receiving batteries of different heights. In further aspects, the electrical component may support a battery inclined relative to a surface upon which the battery sits.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2007Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Jonathan A. Zick, George L. Santana, David J. Rozwadowski, Jeffrey M. Zeiler, Scott David Schneider
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Patent number: 7712182Abstract: Electrical components and vacuums. In some aspects, the invention provides an electrical component including a housing defining a passageway, a motor supported by the housing, the motor being selectively electrically connectable with a power source, a fan connected to the motor and operable to generate an airflow through the passageway, an electrical circuit supported by the housing, the electrical circuit being selectively electrically connectable with the power source, and a power-tool battery electrically connectable with the electrical circuit such that power is selectively transferred between the battery and the electrical circuit, the battery being connectable to the housing. In some aspects, the invention provides a vacuum.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2004Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Jeffrey M. Zeiler, David A. Selby, Jonathan A. Zick, Scott D. Bublitz, Melissa A. Ottens-Rendon
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Publication number: 20100053943Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing including an AC power input and a power tool battery port adapted to receive a power tool battery pack. A light body includes an illumination portion operable to emit light. The illumination portion is movably coupled to the housing such that the illumination portion is movable between an open position and a closed position in which the housing blocks the emitted light. A circuit includes a battery charger portion. The circuit is operable when AC power is available at the AC power input to direct AC power from the AC power input to the battery charger portion and from the battery charger portion to the power tool battery port to charge the power tool battery pack and to direct AC power to the illumination portion to emit the light. When AC power is not available, the circuit directs power from the power tool battery pack to the illumination portion to emit the light.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventor: Jonathan Zick
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Publication number: 20100039068Abstract: An electrical component, such as, for example, a radio, MP3 player, audio component, battery charger, radio/charger, MP3 player/radio, MP3 player/charger, or MP3 player/radio/charger. The electrical component includes a housing and an electrical circuit supported by the housing. In some aspects, the electrical component is an audio component and the electrical circuit is an audio circuit. In other aspects, the electrical component is a battery charger and the electrical circuit is a charging circuit. In further aspects, the electrical component is an MP3 player and the electrical circuit is a MP3 circuit. In yet further aspects, the electrical component is an combination of any or all of a radio, battery charger, and MP3 player and the electrical component can include any combination or all of the audio, radio, and MP3 circuits. A battery may be connectable to the housing and electrically connectable the electrical circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Inventors: Jonathan A. Zick, George L. Santana, JR., David J. Rozwadowski, Jeffrey M. Zeiler, Scott D. Bublitz, Melissa A. Ottens-Rendon
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Patent number: 7651303Abstract: A conduit reamer for a cutting tool includes a generally cylindrical body having a longitudinal axis and a blade coupled to the generally cylindrical body. The blade includes a first blade portion defining a first height of the conduit reamer with respect to the longitudinal axis and a second blade portion defining a second height of the conduit reamer with respect to the longitudinal axis, wherein the first height is different than the second height. The conduit reamer further includes a shank end having a shank configured to be received and driven by the cutting tool, a bit end opposite the shank end and having a cavity configured to receive a tool bit, and a locking mechanism positioned proximate the bit end and configured to secure the tool bit within the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2008Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Jonathan A. Zick, Michael W. Kirby
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Patent number: 7621652Abstract: An electrical component, such as a light, a floodlight, a lighting unit and battery charger assembly. The light may include a light body including an illuminating portion, a housing operable to support the light body, the housing being operable to support a removable power tool battery pack, and an operational circuit supported by the housing, the operational circuit being electrically connectable between the illuminating portion and the battery pack such that power is suppliable to the illuminating portion, the circuit including a battery charging circuit portion electrically connectable between the battery pack and a power source such that power is suppliable from the power source to the battery pack to charge the battery pack. The operational circuit may be electrically connectable between the illuminating portion and the power source such that power is suppliable to the illuminating portion from the power source.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2006Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventor: Jonathan Zick
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Patent number: 7609027Abstract: An electrical component, such as, for example, a radio, MP3 player, audio component, battery charger, radio/charger, MP3 player/radio, MP3 player/charger, or MP3 player/radio/charger. The electrical component includes a housing and an electrical circuit supported by the housing. In some aspects, the electrical component is an audio component and the electrical circuit is an audio circuit. In other aspects, the electrical component is a battery charger and the electrical circuit is a charging circuit. In further aspects, the electrical component is an MP3 player and the electrical circuit is a MP3 circuit. In yet further aspects, the electrical component is an combination of any or all of a radio, battery charger, and MP3 player and the electrical component can include any combination or all of the audio, radio, and MP3 circuits. A battery may be connectable to the housing and electrically connectable the electrical circuit.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2004Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Jonathan A. Zick, George L. Santana, Jr., David J. Rozwadowski, Jeffrey M. Zeiler, Scott D. Bublitz, Melissa A. Ottens-Rendon
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Publication number: 20090194923Abstract: A pipe stand able to support a conduit includes a table having a first surface, supports pivotably coupled to the table for supporting the table in an elevated position with respect to the support surface, and a shelf extending between the supports and positioned between the table and the support surface. At least one of the supports includes an electrical connector, and a power cord is in electrical communication with the electrical connector and connectable to an external power source. The pipe stand includes a first jaw extending from the first surface of the table and shaped to engage a portion of the conduit, and a second jaw a second jaw extending from the first surface of the table and spaced a distance from the first jaw, the second jaw shaped to engage another portion of the conduit. A clamping device is supported by one of the first jaw and the second jaw.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2009Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Melissa M. Marineau, Jonathan A. Zick, Edward D. Wilbert, Jeffrey M. Wackwitz, Benjamin Ludy, Scott D. Eisenhardt
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Patent number: 7557537Abstract: An electrical component, such as, for example, a radio, MP3 player, audio component, battery charger, radio/charger, MP3 player/radio, MP3 player/charger, or MP3 player/radio/charger. The electrical component includes a housing and an electrical circuit supported by the housing. In some aspects, the electrical component is an audio component and the electrical circuit is an audio circuit. In other aspects, the electrical component is a battery charger and the electrical circuit is a charging circuit. In further aspects, the electrical component is an MP3 player and the electrical circuit is a MP3 circuit. In yet further aspects, the electrical component is an combination of any or all of a radio, battery charger, and MP3 player and the electrical component can include any combination or all of the audio, radio, and MP3 circuits. A battery may be connectable to the housing and electrically connectable the electrical circuit.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2007Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Jonathan A. Zick, George L. Santana, David J. Rozwadowski, Jeffrey M. Zeiler, Scott D. Bublitz, Melissa A. Ottens-Rendon
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Publication number: 20090031865Abstract: A power tool includes a housing assembly having a first housing portion and a second housing portion supported for pivoting movement relative to the first housing portion about a pivot axis. The first housing portion supports a motor. The second housing portion includes a chuck for supporting a tool element. The power tool also includes a gear supported within the housing assembly for rotation relative to at least one of the first and second housing portions about the pivot axis. The gear is operable to transfer drive force from the motor to the tool element.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2007Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventors: Daniel J. Alberti, Scott Bublitz, Todd Hunkins, Kenneth R. Jordan, Richard H. Jungmann, Matthew J. Mergener, Gary D. Meyer, Michael Phillips, John Sara, III, John S. Scott, Nancy Uehlein-Procter, Jonathan A. Zick
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Publication number: 20090028653Abstract: A drill press includes a housing and a motor assembly, with a motor carriage attached to the housing. The motor assembly includes an electric motor and drill bit, and the motor carriage is operable for moving the motor assembly relative to the housing. A base, coupled to a portion of the housing, is operable for magnetically coupling the tool to a workpiece. The drill press also includes a DC power source and an AC power input for providing power to the motor. A power supply switching unit, electrically coupled to DC power source and the AC power input, selectively electrically couples the motor with one of the DC power source and the AC power input for providing power to the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2008Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventors: Edward D. Wilbert, John S. Scott, Jonathan A. Zick
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Patent number: 7471063Abstract: An electrical component, such as, for example, a radio, an audio component, a battery charger or a radio/charger. The electrical component includes a housing and an electrical circuit supported by the housing. In some aspects, the electrical component is an audio component and the electrical circuit is an audio circuit. In other aspects, the electrical component is a battery charger and the electrical circuit is a charging circuit. In further aspects, the electrical component is an audio and battery charger combined and the electrical circuit is an audio and charging circuit. A battery may be connectable to the housing and electrically connectable the electrical circuit. The electrical component may include a locking assembly operable to lock the battery in a position relative to the housing. A biasing member may be positioned within a receptacle defined by the housing and operable to bias the battery out of the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2005Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Jonathan A. Zick, George L. Santana, Jr., David J. Rozwadowski, Jeffrey M. Zeiler
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Publication number: 20080298916Abstract: Tool elements, such as, bits, auger bits, concrete bits, etc. are provided. The tool elements include a body and a cutting element removably connected to the body. The cutting element may be removably connected to the body in a variety of manners. The body and the cutting element may be made from a similar material or from different materials. The tool element may also include a second cutting element removably connected to the body or to the first cutting element. In some aspects, the second cutting element is a feed screw. In other aspects, the second cutting element is a continuation of the first cutting element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2006Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Kenneth Jordan, Scott Bublitz, Jonathan Zick
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Publication number: 20080219790Abstract: A conduit reamer for a cutting tool includes a generally cylindrical body having a longitudinal axis and a blade coupled to the generally cylindrical body. The blade includes a first blade portion defining a first height of the conduit reamer with respect to the longitudinal axis and a second blade portion defining a second height of the conduit reamer with respect to the longitudinal axis, wherein the first height is different than the second height. The conduit reamer further includes a shank end having a shank configured to be received and driven by the cutting tool, a bit end opposite the shank end and having a cavity configured to receive a tool bit, and a locking mechanism positioned proximate the bit end and configured to secure the tool bit within the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Jonathan A. Zick, Michael W. Kirby
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Publication number: 20080210076Abstract: A stud punch head for a power tool includes a head housing and a first arm movably coupled to the head housing. The first arm supports a punch. The stud punch head also includes a second arm movably coupled to the head housing and relative to the first arm. The second arm supports a die opposite the punch. The stud punch head also includes a drive mechanism positioned at least partially within the head housing and operatively coupled to a motor of the power tool. The drive mechanism is operable to move the first arm and the second arm toward and away from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2007Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventors: Scott D. Bublitz, Edward D. Wilbert, Jonathan A. Zick, Richard H. Jungmann, David B. Griep