Patents by Inventor Kyle Reeder
Kyle Reeder 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: 20250127101Abstract: A walk-behind blower includes a frame; one or more movable elements mounted to the frame to movably support the frame; a housing supported on the frame, the housing defining an airflow conduit extending therethrough between a first end and a second end; and a fan assembly disposed between the first end and the second end, the fan assembly comprising a blower fan having a plurality of fan blades, and a motor rotatably connected to the blower fan.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2024Publication date: April 24, 2025Inventors: Michael Steven Van Dyke, Kyle Reeder, Joseph S. Wilinski, JR., Austin De Veer, Adam E. Czerwonka, Seamus Joseph Doyle Herson
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Patent number: 12263565Abstract: A torque wrench including a head, a handle, a primary beam, a secondary beam, and a torque adjustment mechanism. The primary beam couples the head and the handle for co-rotation about the rotational axis and the primary beam includes a first end adjacent the head and a second end adjacent the handle. The secondary beam is coupled to the head for rotation with the head about the rotational axis and the secondary beam is movable relative to the primary beam and the handle. The torque adjustment mechanism adjusts a torque setting of the primary beam relative to the secondary beam. The torque adjustment mechanism includes a thumb adjustment wheel that a user rotates about a first axis to adjust the torque setting by moving the second end of the primary beam relative to the handle along a second axis offset from the first axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2023Date of Patent: April 1, 2025Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Kyle Reeder, Aaron M. Williams, Christopher S. Hoppe
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Publication number: 20250073786Abstract: A chuck assembly for use with a rotary power tool. The chuck assembly includes a chuck body, a plurality of jaws, and a plate. The chuck body has a plurality of passageways, a plurality of jaws, and a plate. The plurality of jaws are each received within one of the plurality of passageways for co-rotation with the chuck body about the axis, each of the jaws comprises a groove extending in a direction perpendicular to the axis and along a first radial side, an inner side, and a second radial side of the jaw. The plate comprises a plurality of notches, each notch receiving the groove of one of the plurality of jaws to couple the plate to the plurality of jaws, the plate moving with the plurality of jaws to set an axial stop for the tool bit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2022Publication date: March 6, 2025Inventors: James Wekwert, Kyle Reeder
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Publication number: 20240413654Abstract: A power tool battery charger includes a housing, at least one charging circuit coupled to the housing, and an electronic controller coupled to the housing. The electronic controller is configured to receive power tool device data from a power tool device, which may be the same or another power tool battery charger, a battery pack, and/or a power tool. The power tool device data indicate various data associated with the power tool device. Charger operation data are generated by the electronic controller based on the power tool device data, and can include a charging rate, charging target, and/or time indication for when to adjust the charging rate and/or charging target of the at least one charging circuit. A machine learning or artificial intelligence controller can also be used when generating the charger operation data. The at least one charging circuit is then operated based on the charger operation data.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2022Publication date: December 12, 2024Inventors: Jonathan E. Abbott, Samuel Sheeks, Ryan B. Jipp, Kyle Reeder
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Publication number: 20240397843Abstract: Outdoor gardening tools are provided. An outdoor tool includes a powerhead unit and a tool unit powered by the powerhead unit. The tool further includes a user control member, and a grip member. The tool unit includes an elongated body having a shaft and a cutting element extending radially from the shaft, and a connector. The connector is configured to couple with a complementary connector of the powerhead. The tool unit is configured to be rotatably driven by the powerhead. The tool is configured to enable a user to dig a hole in a ground surface while maintaining a standing position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2024Publication date: December 5, 2024Inventors: Joe Wilinski, Kyle Reeder, Michael Van Dyke, Keith Grider
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Publication number: 20240390989Abstract: A tool bit including a tip configured to engage a work surface, a shank extending from the tip and defining a longitudinal axis, and a drive portion coupled to an end of the shank opposite from the tip and configured to be engaged by a tool, wherein the drive portion includes a plurality of splines circumferentially spaced around the longitudinal axis, each spline having opposing sidewalls which extend through the drive portionType: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2022Publication date: November 28, 2024Inventors: Kyle Reeder, James Wekwert, Jeremy R. Ebner, Troy C. Thorson, Jacob P. Schneider, Douglas W. Allen, James J. Van Essen, Ian H.A. Blair, John J. Springer
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Publication number: 20240324832Abstract: A vacuum tool that is removably couplable to a hose or wand of a vacuum.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2024Publication date: October 3, 2024Inventors: Kyle Reeder, Ellen M. Owens, Jonathan Lowry, Alexander J. Goodman, Christopher J. Metcalf, Scott T. Moeller
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Publication number: 20240268615Abstract: A vacuum tool configured to be removably coupled to hose or wand of a vacuum includes a body including a first end, a second end, and a first longitudinal axis extending between the first end and the second end. The vacuum tool also includes a head coupled to the first end of the body, a connection portion coupled to the second end of the body and configured to couple the body to a hose or wand of a vacuum cleaner, and a brush coupled to the head. The brush includes an elongate support defining a second axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body and configured to couple the brush to the head, and a plurality of bristles positioned on the elongate support.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2024Publication date: August 15, 2024Inventors: Kyle Reeder, Ellen M. Owens, Jonathan Lowry, Alexander J. Goodman, Christopher J. Metcalf, Scott T. Moeller
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Publication number: 20240268614Abstract: A vacuum tool that is removably couplable to a hose or wand of a vacuum.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2024Publication date: August 15, 2024Inventors: Kyle Reeder, Ellen M. Owens, Jonathan Lowry, Alexander J. Goodman, Christopher J. Metcalf, Scott T. Moeller
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Publication number: 20240260802Abstract: A vacuum tool configured to be removably coupled to hose or wand of a vacuum includes a body including a first end, a second end, and a first longitudinal axis extending between the first end and the second end. The vacuum tool also includes a head coupled to the first end of the body, a connection portion coupled to the second end of the body and configured to couple the body to a hose or wand of a vacuum cleaner, and a brush coupled to the head. The brush includes an elongate support defining a second axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body and configured to couple the brush to the head, and a plurality of bristles positioned on the elongate support.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2024Publication date: August 8, 2024Inventors: Kyle Reeder, Ellen M. Owens, Jonathan Lowry, Alexander J. Goodman, Christopher J. Metcalf, Scott T. Moeller
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Publication number: 20240252007Abstract: A vacuum tool configured to be removably coupled to hose or wand of a vacuum includes a body including a first end, a second end, and a first longitudinal axis extending between the first end and the second end. The vacuum tool also includes a head coupled to the first end of the body, a connection portion coupled to the second end of the body and configured to couple the body to a hose or wand of a vacuum cleaner, and a brush coupled to the head. The brush includes an elongate support defining a second axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body and configured to couple the brush to the head, and a plurality of bristles positioned on the elongate support.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2024Publication date: August 1, 2024Inventors: Kyle Reeder, Ellen M. Owens, Jonathan Lowry, Alexander J. Goodman, Christopher J. Metcalf, Scott T. Moeller
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Publication number: 20240188777Abstract: A vacuum tool configured to be removably coupled to hose or wand of a vacuum includes a body including a first end, a second end, and a first longitudinal axis extending between the first end and the second end. The vacuum tool also includes a head coupled to the first end of the body, a connection portion coupled to the second end of the body and configured to couple the body to a hose or wand of a vacuum cleaner, and a brush coupled to the head. The brush includes an elongate support defining a second axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body and configured to couple the brush to the head, and a plurality of bristles positioned on the elongate support.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2024Publication date: June 13, 2024Inventors: Kyle Reeder, Ellen M. Owens, Jonathan Lowry, Alexander J. Goodman, Christopher J. Metcalf, Scott T. Moeller
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Patent number: 11937762Abstract: A vacuum tool configured to be removably coupled to hose or wand of a vacuum includes a body including a first end, a second end, and a first longitudinal axis extending between the first end and the second end. The vacuum tool also includes a head coupled to the first end of the body, a connection portion coupled to the second end of the body and configured to couple the body to a hose or wand of a vacuum cleaner, and a brush coupled to the head. The brush includes an elongate support defining a second axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body and configured to couple the brush to the head, and a plurality of bristles positioned on the elongate support.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Kyle Reeder, Ellen M. Owens, Jonathan Lowry, Alexander J. Goodman, Christopher J. Metcalf, Scott T. Moeller
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Publication number: 20240075599Abstract: A torque wrench including a head, a handle, a primary beam, a secondary beam, and a torque adjustment mechanism. The primary beam couples the head and the handle for co-rotation about the rotational axis and the primary beam includes a first end adjacent the head and a second end adjacent the handle. The secondary beam is coupled to the head for rotation with the head about the rotational axis and the secondary beam is movable relative to the primary beam and the handle. The torque adjustment mechanism adjusts a torque setting of the primary beam relative to the secondary beam. The torque adjustment mechanism includes a thumb adjustment wheel that a user rotates about a first axis to adjust the torque setting by moving the second end of the primary beam relative to the handle along a second axis offset from the first axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Kyle Reeder, Aaron M. Williams, Christopher S. Hoppe
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Patent number: 11850711Abstract: A torque wrench including a head, a handle, a primary beam, a secondary beam, and a torque adjustment mechanism. The primary beam couples the head and the handle for co-rotation about the rotational axis and the primary beam includes a first end adjacent the head and a second end adjacent the handle. The secondary beam is coupled to the head for rotation with the head about the rotational axis and the secondary beam is movable relative to the primary beam and the handle. The torque adjustment mechanism adjusts a torque setting of the primary beam relative to the secondary beam. The torque adjustment mechanism includes a thumb adjustment wheel that a user rotates about a first axis to adjust the torque setting by moving the second end of the primary beam relative to the handle along a second axis offset from the first axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Kyle Reeder, Aaron M. Williams, Christopher S. Hoppe
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Publication number: 20230390837Abstract: A power tool used to perform a coping cut including a main housing, a motor disposed within the main housing, a drive shaft driven by the motor about a rotational axis, a handle extending from the main housing, and an abrasive disc coupled to and driven by the drive shaft about the rotational axis. The motor is an outer rotor brushless direct current motor capable of rotating at 4,000 surface feet per minute at 1.5 inch-pounds of torque.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Kyle Reeder, James Wekwert, Daniel M. Blau, Daniel L. Parr, IV, Ryan M. McManus, Jacob R. Seifert
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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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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: 20230256583Abstract: A battery tether system for tethering a power tool battery is provided. The battery may include a tether receiver as an integral component of the battery or the battery may be retrofit with a sleeve or bumper including a tether receiver. The sleeve may include a clasp to overlay the retrofit battery and ensure that the tether receptacle remains coupled to the battery. The tether receiver may connect to the tool receiver and provide an electrical connection to the tool and a tether receiver for the battery. The battery system may include tether keys configured to be inserted into a slot and slide into a locking pocket of the sleeve or bumper.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Benjamin T. Jones, Grant T. Squiers, Emelie E. Troedson, Christopher S. Hoppe, Steven W. Hyma, Kyle Reeder, Anthony S. Graykowski
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Patent number: 11723501Abstract: The handheld vacuum cleaner (10) includes a housing (22), a handle (42), a suction opening (90), and a debris separator (14). The debris separator (14) includes a generally horizontal cyclone (66). An airflow rotate about a cyclone axis (70) to separate debris from the airflow. The cyclone axis (70) being generally perpendicular to an inlet axis (222). A suction source (170) is operable to generate the airflow. The suction source (170) including a suction source axis (186), a motor (178), and a fan (182) rotated by the motor (178) about the suction source axis (186). The suction source axis (186) is positioned at an obtuse angle relative to the inlet axis (222) and perpendicular to the cyclone axis (70). A debris collector (18) is in fluid communication with the debris outlet (126). The debris collector (18) is configured to receive the debris separated from the airflow. The debris collector (18) extends below the suction source (170).Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2019Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Kyle Reeder, Fraizier Reiland, Bennett W. Westling, Justin D. Dorman, Dalton F. Hansen, San Sang Chan