Patents by Inventor Nicole Z. Summersett

Nicole Z. Summersett 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: 11937660
    Abstract: Various face shield assemblies for hard hats are described. In one embodiment, the face shield assembly includes a hard hat, a mounting bracket, a face shield, a first pivot arm and a second pivot arm. The first pivot arm and second pivot arm are pivotally coupled to the hard hat and rotate with respect to the mounting bracket and the face shield. The face shield is coupled to the first pivot arm and the second pivot arm. The face shield actuates between stowed and operating positions such that the face shield can avoid objects near a front of the hard hat, such as a bill and/or lamp. In other embodiments the face shield assembly includes an adjustable frame coupled to the face shield and the hard hat. The adjustable frame rotates and/or slides with respect to the hard hat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Todd Andrew Zeilinger, Nicole Z. Summersett, Christian R. Braun, Samuel L. Lombardi
  • Publication number: 20230270266
    Abstract: Hanging tool storage devices, shown as tool boards are provided. In some embodiments, the tool board includes a base and a plurality of pocket panels adjustably coupled to various locations of the base. In certain embodiments, the base includes a plurality of base members that releasably couple to one another to form different base shapes and sizes. In other specific embodiments, the pocket panels are rigid and modularly connect to one another to form a rigid structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Paprocki, Ryan C. Dick, Jedidiah J. Babinec, Christian R. Braun, Aaron M. Williams, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Matthew A. Lownik, Jack R. Warning, Nicole Z. Summersett
  • Publication number: 20230234212
    Abstract: One or more coupling mechanisms for a modular system are provided. The coupling mechanisms work with modular units in a system, such as modular tool storage units. The coupling systems are configured to couple with and integrate various objects into the modular system, such as bags and tools. The coupling systems include various configurations of male and female couplers to facilitate coupling with utility modules including corresponding male and female couplers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew A. Lownik, Caleb C. Adams, George Barton, Scott M. Hangartner, Nicole Z. Summersett, Honesto D. Camposagrado, Lucy Seokyung Cho, Christian R. Braun, Joshua D. Schneider, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Aaron M. Williams, Grant T. Squiers
  • Publication number: 20230148698
    Abstract: A hard hat attachment system is described with front, back, and side mounts to support various accessories. Mounts of hard hat receive slots of a bracket that fit around the ridges. Auxiliary ridges receive clips within ports. The user customizes the hard hat for the particular task with the preferred accessories used to complete the job. For example, lamps, face-shields, reflectors, tool carriers, and eyeglass holders are interchangeably releasably coupled to mounting and/or auxiliary ridges on the hard hat. In this way, the hard hat is customized and/or modified to support a wide variety of accessories that are securely and releasably attached to mounting and/or auxiliary ridges without destructive alterations to the hard hat. Brackets couple to mounts and clips couple to ports to secure and/or lock various accessories in place during operation and prevent accidental knocks or jarring the accessory loose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Jones, Nicole Z. Summersett, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Michael Stearns, Steven W. Hyma, McKenzie T. Price, Christopher S. Hoppe, Grant T. Squiers
  • Patent number: 11583023
    Abstract: A hard hat attachment system is described with front, back, and side mounts to support various accessories. Mounts of hard hat receive slots of a bracket that fit around the ridges. Auxiliary ridges receive clips within ports. The user customizes the hard hat for the particular task with the preferred accessories used to complete the job. For example, lamps, face-shields, reflectors, tool carriers, and eyeglass holders are interchangeably releasably coupled to mounting and/or auxiliary ridges on the hard hat. In this way, the hard hat is customized and/or modified to support a wide variety of accessories that are securely and releasably attached to mounting and/or auxiliary ridges without destructive alterations to the hard hat. Brackets couple to mounts and clips couple to ports to secure and/or lock various accessories in place during operation and prevent accidental knocks or jarring the accessory loose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Jones, Nicole Z. Summersett, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Michael Stearns, Steven W. Hyma, McKenzie T. Price, Christopher S. Hoppe, Grant T. Squiers
  • Publication number: 20230036215
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a modular tool storage system including one or more shop storage device is provided. The devices include coupling devices, such as male couplers, to couple the device to other components within a modular storage system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Aaron M. Williams, Nicole Z. Summersett, Ryan C. Dick, Christian R. Braun, Logan C. Arlov, Lucy Seokyung Cho, Scott M. Hangartner, Evan Maverick James Quiros, John N. Uelmen
  • Publication number: 20220287403
    Abstract: One or more devices for coupling lighting elements to safety headwear are described. The devices include an element that emits light, a unit that provides power, and a coupling element to couple the device to safety headwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Nicole Z. Summersett, Samuel L. Lombardi, Christian R. Braun, Todd Andrew Zeilinger, Benjamin T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20220248797
    Abstract: Various face shield assemblies for hard hats are described. The face shield assemblies actuate between stowed and operating positions such that the face shield can avoid objects near a front of the hard hat, such as a bill and/or lamp. In various aspects, aspects of the face shield assemblies rotate and/or slide when actuating between the stowed and operating positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Todd Andrew Zeilinger, Nicole Z. Summersett, Christian R. Braun, Samuel L. Lombardi
  • Publication number: 20220047033
    Abstract: A universal mounting system for a hard hat is provided that includes front and rear mounting locations and auxiliary ridges on either side. A visor is coupled to the hard hat mounting system in such a way as to provide access with minimal interference from the visor to the equipment attached to the mounting locations and ports in the auxiliary ridges. Various embodiments of visors enable modular designs that incorporate different materials and features of the visor. Parallel stretch zones enable folding and holding opposite brims of the visor. Enclosed elastic areas along the inner sides of visor provide user access to auxiliary ridges. Combinations of various accessories on hard hat and how the accessories work together on the universal mounting system are discussed: such as the interaction between visors, earmuffs, face shields, and lamps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Todd Andrew Zeilinger, Patrick W. McCarthy, Caleb C. Adams, Nicole Z. Summersett, Scott Michael Cline
  • Publication number: 20220047030
    Abstract: A coupling system for safety headwear is provided. Various embodiments of safety headwear accessories, such as a brim guard, are adjustable to couple to various configurations of safety headwear. The brim guard includes a mechanism to detachably couple accessories, such as a face shield, to the safety headwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Nicole Z. Summersett, Scott M. Hangartner, Scott Earl McKinster, Todd Andrew Zeilinger, Patrick W. McCarthy, Craig A. Fluegge
  • Publication number: 20210345721
    Abstract: Several non-impact face shields for use in jobsite and/or construction settings are shown and described. Various embodiments describe herein include a cover actuates between a covered positioned, in which the cover is in front of the face of the user, and an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher S. Hoppe, Todd Andrew Zeilinger, Samuel A. Gould, Benjamin T. Jones, Nicole Z. Summersett, Aaron M. Williams
  • Publication number: 20210145104
    Abstract: A hard hat attachment system is described with front, back, and side mounts to support various accessories. Mounts of hard hat receive slots of a bracket that fit around the ridges. Auxiliary ridges receive clips within ports. The user customizes the hard hat for the particular task with the preferred accessories used to complete the job. For example, lamps, face-shields, reflectors, tool carriers, and eyeglass holders are interchangeably releasably coupled to mounting and/or auxiliary ridges on the hard hat. In this way, the hard hat is customized and/or modified to support a wide variety of accessories that are securely and releasably attached to mounting and/or auxiliary ridges without destructive alterations to the hard hat. Brackets couple to mounts and clips couple to ports to secure and/or lock various accessories in place during operation and prevent accidental knocks or jarring the accessory loose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Jones, Nicole Z. Summersett, Aaron S. Blumenthal, Michael Stearns, Steven W. Hyma, McKenzie T. Price, Christopher S. Hoppe, Grant T. Squiers
  • Publication number: 20210146169
    Abstract: A debris management tool, such as a respirator including a filter is shown. The respirator utilizes a series of straps and connectors that permit the respirator to be pivoted away from a face of a user when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Adam M. Moller, Grant T. Squiers, Benjamin T. Jones, Nicole Z. Summersett, Aaron M Williams, Michael Stearns