Patents by Inventor Michael Andrew Milligan

Michael Andrew Milligan 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: 7762049
    Abstract: An electric outdoor power machine includes a machine body supported by wheels and having an output member driven by a motor. The motor is powered by a source of electrical power such as a battery. An upright assembly extends from the machine body and has a gripping handle. A manual input member such as a bail handle is mounted adjacent to the gripping handle and is movable relative to the gripping handle between a deactivated position and an activated position. A control assembly that selectively communicates electric power to the output member includes a button supported by a housing on the upright assembly. The button is movable between an unactuated position and an actuated position. A button crank is coupled to the button and has an interface portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua D. Eaton, Philip Cassidy, Olga Makeev, Michael Andrew Milligan, Richard P. Rosa, Florin Baetica
  • Patent number: 7686007
    Abstract: A tile cutting machine includes a tub having at least one sidewall and a bottom for holding water. An opening may be positioned in the sidewall and selectively covered by a door. A cutting head assembly includes a cutting device having a blade and a motor for powering the blade. The cutting device is selectively coupled with a rail assembly and movable there along. A tile supporting surface is located in the tub for supporting a tile to be cut. The tile supporting surface having areas of varying heights to accommodate tiles of various sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Gifford, Jason Carl McRoberts, Brent Austin Kuehne, Micah Alan Coleman, Michael Frederick Cannaliato, Terry L. Turner, Michael Andrew Milligan
  • Publication number: 20090013477
    Abstract: A power hand tool can include a generally longitudinal housing having a first end and a second end. An indicator can be disposed on the housing. A first and a second jaw member can be arranged at the first end wherein one of the first and second jaw members can rotate relative to the other jaw member. A motor assembly can be disposed in the housing and include an output member arranged at the second end. A sensor can be arranged at the second end and configured to sense an electrical field in proximity thereof. The sensor can generate a signal in response to a sensed electrical field. A controller can receive the sensor signal from the sensor assembly and control operation of the indicator in response thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Michael L. Agronin, Jeffrey Carter Whitehead, David C. Campbell, Gregory S. Snider, James D. Marshall, Joe Rogers, Richard J. Heavel, Michael Andrew Milligan
  • Publication number: 20080295820
    Abstract: A tile cutting machine includes a tub having at least one sidewall and a bottom for holding water. An opening may be positioned in the sidewall and selectively covered by a door. A cutting head assembly includes a cutting device having a blade and a motor for powering the blade. The cutting device is selectively coupled with a rail assembly and movable there along. A tile supporting surface is located in the tub for supporting a tile to be cut. The tile supporting surface having areas of varying heights to accommodate tiles of various sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. Gifford, Jason Carl McRoberts, Brent Austin Kuehne, Micah Alan Coleman, Michael Frederick Cannaliato, Terry L. Turner, Michael Andrew Milligan