Patents by Inventor Melissa Ottens-Rendon

Melissa Ottens-Rendon 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: 8203307
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan A. Zick, George L. Santana, Jr., David J. Rozwadowski, Jeffrey M. Zeiler, Scott D. Bublitz, Melissa A. Ottens-Rendon
  • Publication number: 20110227524
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Jonathan A. Zick, George L. Santana, JR., David J. Rozwadowski, Jeffrey M. Zeiler, Scott D. Bublitz, Melissa A. Ottens-Rendon
  • Publication number: 20110068742
    Abstract: Audio devices powered by rechargeable batteries or an external power source including a separate audio device housing and battery charger housing that are engageable with each other. The audio device housing and battery charger housing can share an external power source. Furthermore, when separated, the audio device housing and battery charger housing are usable alone to produce sound and to charge a battery, respectively. In some instances, a battery placed in a first position is charged and, when placed in a second position, provides power to the audio circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Ronald C. McCurry, Wolf Mueller, Jeffrey N. Cutler, Mike Hornick, Jonathan A. Zick, Scott D. Bublitz, Melissa A. Ottens-Rendon
  • Patent number: 7868590
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan A. Zick, George L. Santana, Jr., David J. Rozwadowski, Jeffrey M. Zeiler, Scott D. Bublitz, Melissa A. Ottens-Rendon
  • Patent number: 7712182
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Zeiler, David A. Selby, Jonathan A. Zick, Scott D. Bublitz, Melissa A. Ottens-Rendon
  • Publication number: 20100039068
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: Jonathan A. Zick, George L. Santana, JR., David J. Rozwadowski, Jeffrey M. Zeiler, Scott D. Bublitz, Melissa A. Ottens-Rendon
  • Patent number: 7637294
    Abstract: A router includes a base and a motor housing supported by the base and movable relative to the base. One of the base and the motor housing defines a depth adjustment column having an open end. The router also includes a motor supported by the motor housing and operable to drive a tool element, a depth adjustment mechanism at least partially positioned in the depth adjustment column and being operable to adjust the cutting depth of the tool element, and a flexible shield connectable to the base in a position to cover the open end and to allow access to the depth adjustment mechanism through the open end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Hessenberger, Jeffrey S. Holly, Melissa Ottens-Rendon, Christopher Berg
  • Patent number: 7609027
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan A. Zick, George L. Santana, Jr., David J. Rozwadowski, Jeffrey M. Zeiler, Scott D. Bublitz, Melissa A. Ottens-Rendon
  • Patent number: 7557537
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan A. Zick, George L. Santana, David J. Rozwadowski, Jeffrey M. Zeiler, Scott D. Bublitz, Melissa A. Ottens-Rendon
  • Publication number: 20090010730
    Abstract: A router includes a base and a motor housing supported by the base and movable relative to the base. One of the base and the motor housing defines a depth adjustment column having an open end. The router also includes a motor supported by the motor housing and operable to drive a tool element, a depth adjustment mechanism at least partially positioned in the depth adjustment column and being operable to adjust the cutting depth of the tool element, and a flexible shield connectable to the base in a position to cover the open end and to allow access to the depth adjustment mechanism through the open end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Hessenberger, Jeffrey S. Holly, Melissa Ottens-Rendon, Christopher Berg
  • Patent number: 7438095
    Abstract: A power tool, such as, for example a router. In some aspects, a power tool includes a motor, a motor housing defining an air outlet, and a shield connectable to the motor housing and positionable to at least partially cover the air outlet to inhibit movement of debris into the motor housing through the air outlet. In some aspects of the invention, a router includes a base, a motor housing supported by the base, at least one of the base and the motor housing defining a depth adjustment column having an open end, a motor supported by the motor housing and operable to drive a tool element, a depth adjustment mechanism supported in the depth adjustment column and operable to adjust the cutting depth of the tool element, and a flexible shield connectable to the base in a position to cover the open end and to allow access to the depth adjustment mechanism through the open end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Hessenberger, Jeffrey S. Holly, Melissa Ottens-Rendon, Christopher Berg
  • Patent number: 7392592
    Abstract: A ruggedized laser level. The laser level includes a housing, a base, a protective structure, and a laser assembly. The base and protective structure combine to protect the laser level from damage due to being dropped or impacted. The laser assembly can provide a 360° beam or a five point dot. Some embodiments of the laser level include a plurality of power tool battery charging circuits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Bublitz, Jonathan Zick, Melissa Ottens-Rendon, David Duecker
  • Publication number: 20080012527
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Jonathan Zick, George Santana, David Rozwadowski, Jeffrey Zeiler, Scott Bublitz, Melissa Ottens-Rendon
  • Publication number: 20070130785
    Abstract: A ruggedized laser level. The laser level includes a housing, a base, a protective structure, and a laser assembly. The base and protective structure combine to protect the laser level from damage due to being dropped or impacted. The laser assembly can provide a 360° beam or a five point dot. Some embodiments of the laser level include a plurality of power tool battery charging circuits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Bublitz, Jonathan Zick, Melissa Ottens-Rendon, David Duecker
  • Publication number: 20070095429
    Abstract: A power tool, such as, for example a router. In some aspects, a power tool includes a motor, a motor housing defining an air outlet, and a shield connectable to the motor housing and positionable to at least partially cover the air outlet to inhibit movement of debris into the motor housing through the air outlet. In some aspects of the invention, a router includes a base, a motor housing supported by the base, at least one of the base and the motor housing defining a depth adjustment column having an open end, a motor supported by the motor housing and operable to drive a tool element, a depth adjustment mechanism supported in the depth adjustment column and operable to adjust the cutting depth of the tool element, and a flexible shield connectable to the base in a position to cover the open end and to allow access to the depth adjustment mechanism through the open end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hessenberger, Jeffrey Holly, Melissa Ottens-Rendon, Christopher Berg
  • Publication number: 20060249554
    Abstract: Power tools, nailers and strips of fasteners. In some aspects and in some constructions, the invention may provide a power tool including a housing, a deflector selectively movable relative to the housing between a first position, in which the deflector deflects fluid in a first direction, and a second position, in which the deflector deflects fluid in a second direction. In some aspects and in some constructions, the invention may provide a nailer including a magazine operable to support a strip of fasteners in an orientation therein, the magazine defining an insertion opening therein through which the strip of fasteners is insertable into the magazine, the insertion opening having a configuration, the strip of fasteners having a configuration complementary to the configuration of the insertion opening, the strip of fasteners insertable into the magazine only when the strip of fasteners is in the orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert Butzen, Gary Meyer, Richard Jungmann, Melissa Ottens-Rendon, Roger Neitzell
  • Publication number: 20060103090
    Abstract: An industrial cart. The industrial cart may include a base having a base support surface for supporting an item, a table having a table support surface for supporting an item, the table being supported in vertical spaced relation from and being at least partially above the base. In some aspects, the table defines an opening extending inwardly from a side surface, and the cart may include a drawer supportable in the opening and defining a storage area. In some aspects, at least one of the base and the table define an outer periphery of the cart, and the cart may include a cabinet connected to at least one of the base and the table, the cabinet defining an enclosable storage area and including a door member, the door member being movable between an open position, in which the storage area is accessible, and a closed position, the door member being configured such that, in the open position, the door member does not extend beyond the outer periphery of the cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: Eric Fernandes, Scott Bublitz, Brian Wattenbach, Andrew Weber, Jonathan Zick, Melissa Ottens-Rendon
  • Publication number: 20050280228
    Abstract: An industrial cart and methods of assembling an industrial cart. The industrial cart includes a base assembly having a base support surface for supporting an item, a wheel connected to the base and operable to support the cart for movement over ground, and a table assembly having a table support surface for supporting an item, the table being supported in vertical spaced relation from and being at least partially above the base assembly. At least one of the base assembly and the table assembly is provided by a frame assembly, the frame assembly including a body member providing the support surface, the body member having a length extending along an axis, the body member being formed of a non-metallic material, and a reinforcing member connectable to the body member, the reinforcing member extending along the axis, the reinforcing member being at least partially formed of a metal material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: Eric Fernandes, Scott Bublitz, Brian Wattenbach, Andrew Weber, Jonathan Zick, Melissa Ottens-Rendon
  • Publication number: 20050083639
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Jonathan Zick, George Santana, David Rozwadowski, Jeffrey Zeiler, Scott Bublitz, Melissa Ottens-Rendon
  • Publication number: 20050083013
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Jonathan Zick, George Santana, David Rozwadowski, Jeffrey Zeiler, Scott Bublitz, Melissa Ottens-Rendon