Patents by Inventor Matthew W. Naiva

Matthew W. Naiva 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).

  • Patent number: 11779984
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron M. Williams, Kyle Reeder, Christopher S. Hoppe, Jacob Feuerstein, George Barton, Matthew W. Naiva, Matthew A. Lownik
  • Publication number: 20230057361
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Aaron M. Williams, Kyle Reeder, Christopher S. Hoppe, Jacob Feuerstein, George Barton, Matthew W. Naiva, Matthew A. Lownik
  • Patent number: 11498106
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron M. Williams, Kyle Reeder, Christopher S. Hoppe, Jacob Feuerstein, George Barton, Matthew W. Naiva, Matthew A. Lownik
  • Publication number: 20220144326
    Abstract: A mobile storage device that includes one or more coupling mechanisms. The mobile storage device includes one or more wheels coupled to one or more housings. The mobile storage device can be used on construction sites to help workers move and hold tools, equipment, and other material. The one or more coupling mechanisms are configured to engage with storage units, such as storage units within a modular system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Aaron M. Williams, Evan Maverick James Quiros, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Ryan C. Dick, Matthew A. Lownik, Matthew W. Naiva
  • Publication number: 20220134451
    Abstract: A cutter and a kit. The cutter, such as a close quarters cutter, is operable to cut a work piece extending along an axis and includes a cutting wheel, a roller, and a housing assembly supporting the cutting wheel and the roller for movement about the axis in a cutting direction to cut the work piece. The housing assembly has a generally cylindrical outer surface engageable by a user to pivot the cutter about the axis. A grip portion is provided on the outer surface and includes a plurality of grip members. Each grip member includes, relative to the cutting direction, a trailing surface and a leading surface extending from the outer surface. The leading surface may be angled toward the cutting direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Steven W. Hyma, Matthew W. Naiva, Derek Rose
  • Publication number: 20210229307
    Abstract: A cutter, such as a tubing cutter or a swing cutter. The cutter may include a cutting wheel; a roller; a housing assembly including a first housing portion supporting the cutting wheel and a second housing portion supporting the roller; a shaft connecting the housing portions, rotation of the shaft causing relative movement of the housing portions along a shaft axis; and a knob connected to the shaft and engageable by a user to rotate the shaft, the knob having, in a plane perpendicular to the shaft axis, a non-symmetrical shape defined by opposite circular sector portions and opposite lever portions, each lever portion being engageable by a user to apply a force to the knob in a direction of rotation. The cutter may include a shaft with a radial shoulder preventing movement of the shaft from the cavity through an opening in the housing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Steven W. Hyma, Matthew W. Naiva, Chen Jian Fan
  • Publication number: 20210170506
    Abstract: A cutter and a kit. The cutter, such as a close quarters cutter, is operable to cut a work piece extending along an axis and includes a cutting wheel, a roller, and a housing assembly supporting the cutting wheel and the roller for movement about the axis in a cutting direction to cut the work piece. The housing assembly has a generally cylindrical outer surface engageable by a user to pivot the cutter about the axis. A grip portion is provided on the outer surface and includes a plurality of grip members. Each grip member includes, relative to the cutting direction, a trailing surface and a leading surface extending from the outer surface. The leading surface may be angled toward the cutting direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Steven W. Hyma, Matthew W. Naiva, Derek Rose
  • Patent number: 10919098
    Abstract: A cutter and a kit. The cutter, such as a close quarters cutter, is operable to cut a work piece extending along an axis and includes a cutting wheel, a roller, and a housing assembly supporting the cutting wheel and the roller for movement about the axis in a cutting direction to cut the work piece. The housing assembly has a generally cylindrical outer surface engageable by a user to pivot the cutter about the axis. A grip portion is provided on the outer surface and includes a plurality of grip members. Each grip member includes, relative to the cutting direction, a trailing surface and a leading surface extending from the outer surface. The leading surface may be angled toward the cutting direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Steven W. Hyma, Matthew W. Naiva, Derek Rose
  • Publication number: 20200165036
    Abstract: A storage container with various aspects is described herein. The storage container may have cleats or cleat receptacles to interact with other storage containers and/or accessories. The storage container may also include rails for attachment of various accessories. Some versions of the storage container may further include telescopic uprights connected to a handle. Many of the versions of the storage containers may further include wheels for transporting the storage containers and their contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Grant T. Squiers, Matthew Vargo, Matthew W. Naiva, George Barton, Christopher S. Hoppe, Scott Earl McKinster, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Michael Stearns, Michael John Caelwaerts, Aaron M. Williams, Samuel A. Gould, Steven W. Hyma, Jason D. Thurner, Yaron Brunner
  • Publication number: 20190337143
    Abstract: A tool storage device and a tool box. The device may include flexible walls cooperating to define a storage area, and a rigid frame supported in the storage area and including a central portion extending in a direction from a bottom wall toward a top wall, one base portion extending from one side of the central portion, along the bottom wall and toward one side wall, and another base portion extending from an opposite side of the central portion, along the bottom wall and toward an opposite side wall. The tool box may include a body defining a storage compartment; a lid defining a groove in its outer surface to support an elongated work piece; and a handle engageable with a work piece supported in the groove. The lid may be attachable to the top of the body in a closed position and to the bottom in a stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Mark R. Martinez, Joel Allen, Brandon Miller, Whitney M. Moks, Christopher S. Hoppe, Steven W. Hyma, Michael S. Steele, Steven G. Melnyk, Wade F. Burch, Matthew W. Naiva, Eric Mackey
  • Patent number: 10350746
    Abstract: A tool storage device and a tool box. The device may include flexible walls cooperating to define a storage area, and a rigid frame supported in the storage area and including a central portion extending in a direction from a bottom wall toward a top wall, one base portion extending from one side of the central portion, along the bottom wall and toward one side wall, and another base portion extending from an opposite side of the central portion, along the bottom wall and toward an opposite side wall. The tool box may include a body defining a storage compartment; a lid defining a groove in its outer surface to support an elongated work piece; and a handle engageable with a work piece supported in the groove. The lid may be attachable to the top of the body in a closed position and to the bottom in a stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Mark R. Martinez, Joel Allen, Brandon Miller, Whitney M. Moks, Christopher S. Hoppe, Steven W. Hyma, Michael S. Steele, Steven G. Melnyk, Wade F. Burch, Matthew W. Naiva, Eric Mackey
  • Publication number: 20190061193
    Abstract: A cutter, such as a tubing cutter or a swing cutter. The cutter may include a cutting wheel; a roller; a housing assembly including a first housing portion supporting the cutting wheel and a second housing portion supporting the roller; a shaft connecting the housing portions, rotation of the shaft causing relative movement of the housing portions along a shaft axis; and a knob connected to the shaft and engageable by a user to rotate the shaft, the knob having, in a plane perpendicular to the shaft axis, a non-symmetrical shape defined by opposite circular sector portions and opposite lever portions, each lever portion being engageable by a user to apply a force to the knob in a direction of rotation. The cutter may include a shaft with a radial shoulder preventing movement of the shaft from the cavity through an opening in the housing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Steven W. Hyma, Matthew W. Naiva, Chen Jian Fan
  • Patent number: 10182629
    Abstract: A wheel assembly, a wheeled device and a method of manufacturing a wheel assembly. The wheel assembly includes a core and an outer portion coupled to the core. The core includes a body and one or more projections extending from the body. Material of the outer portion may be positioned radially between the body and a portion of the projection to limit radial movement of the outer portion relative to the core. The projection may define a bore and/or an undercut. Material of the outer portion may encompass the projection and fill the bore and/or the undercut. Engagement of the material of the outer portion and the projection(s) may limit relative movement between the core and the outer portion radially, axially, circumferentially, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventor: Matthew W. Naiva
  • Patent number: 10150225
    Abstract: A cutter, such as a tubing cutter or a swing cutter. The cutter may include a cutting wheel; a roller; a housing assembly including a first housing portion supporting the cutting wheel and a second housing portion supporting the roller; a shaft connecting the housing portions, rotation of the shaft causing relative movement of the housing portions along a shaft axis; and a knob connected to the shaft and engageable by a user to rotate the shaft, the knob having, in a plane perpendicular to the shaft axis, a non-symmetrical shape defined by opposite circular sector portions and opposite lever portions, each lever portion being engageable by a user to apply a force to the knob in a direction of rotation. The cutter may include a shaft with a radial shoulder preventing movement of the shaft from the cavity through an opening in the housing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Steven W. Hyma, Matthew W. Naiva, Chen Jian Fan
  • Publication number: 20180272404
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Inventors: Aaron M. Williams, Kyle Reeder, Christopher S. Hoppe, Jacob Feuerstein, George Barton, Matthew W. Naiva, Matthew A. Lownik
  • Publication number: 20180250759
    Abstract: A cutter and a kit. The cutter, such as a close quarters cutter, is operable to cut a work piece extending along an axis and includes a cutting wheel, a roller, and a housing assembly supporting the cutting wheel and the roller for movement about the axis in a cutting direction to cut the work piece. The housing assembly has a generally cylindrical outer surface engageable by a user to pivot the cutter about the axis. A grip portion is provided on the outer surface and includes a plurality of grip members. Each grip member includes, relative to the cutting direction, a trailing surface and a leading surface extending from the outer surface. The leading surface may be angled toward the cutting direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Steven W. HYMA, Matthew W. NAIVA, Derek ROSE
  • Patent number: D808756
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven W. Hyma, Matthew W. Naiva, Derek Rose
  • Patent number: D813006
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven W. Hyma, Matthew W. Naiva
  • Patent number: D851473
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Steven W. Hyma, Matthew W. Naiva, Derek Rose
  • Patent number: D959223
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Steven W. Hyma, Matthew W. Naiva, Derek Rose