Patents by Inventor Patrick M. McAuliffe
Patrick M. McAuliffe 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: 20240087829Abstract: Impedance paths for integrated circuits having microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) switches that allow for electrical charge to bleed from circuit nodes to fixed electric potentials (e.g., ground) are described. Such paths are referred to herein as charge bleed circuits. The circuit nodes may be circuit locations where electrical charge may accumulate because there is no other path for the electrical charge to dissipate. In some embodiments, a charge bleed circuit includes a switchable device (e.g., a MEMS switch, a solid-state device switch, or a circuit including various solid-state device switches that, collectively, implement a device that can be switched on and off) that connects and disconnects the impedance path from a circuit node. This may allow the device to perform different types of measurements at desired performance levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Analog Devices International Unlimited CompanyInventors: Padraig Fitzgerald, David Aheme, Patrick M. McGuinness, Naveen Dhull, Michael James Twohig, Philip James Brennan, Donal P. McAuliffe
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Patent number: 9919411Abstract: A power tool includes a housing having a front portion and a handle portion. The front portion defines a cavity that encloses a motor and includes a gripping portion surrounding the cavity. An insulating cover is provided on the gripping portion of the housing and includes a gripping surface. A thermoelectric cooling unit is located between the gripping portion of the housing and the insulating cover. The thermoelectric cooling unit has a cold side positioned in thermal contact with an inner surface of the insulating cover and a hot side positioned in contact with an outer surface of the gripping portion of the housing. The thermoelectric cooling unit is configured to absorb thermal energy from the insulating cover via the cold side of the thermoelectric cooling unit and to release the absorbed heat via the hot side of the thermoelectric cooling unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2015Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Nanjing Chervon Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Patrick M. McAuliffe, Roger N. Amrol, Jr.
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Publication number: 20170157760Abstract: A power tool includes a housing having a front portion and a handle portion. The front portion defines a cavity that encloses a motor and includes a gripping portion surrounding the cavity. An insulating cover is provided on the gripping portion of the housing and includes a gripping surface. A thermoelectric cooling unit is located between the gripping portion of the housing and the insulating cover. The thermoelectric cooling unit has a cold side positioned in thermal contact with an inner surface of the insulating cover and a hot side positioned in contact with an outer surface of the gripping portion of the housing. The thermoelectric cooling unit is configured to absorb thermal energy from the insulating cover via the cold side of the thermoelectric cooling unit and to release the absorbed heat via the hot side of the thermoelectric cooling unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Patrick M. McAuliffe, Roger N. Amrol, JR.
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Patent number: 8262325Abstract: A bit including a shaft defining an axis about which the bit is configured to be rotated. The bit further includes a blade having a first end attached to the shaft and an opposite second end, the blade further having (i) a first blade portion including a first shoulder defining a first cutting edge portion at the second end of the blade, and (ii) a second blade portion including a second shoulder defining a second cutting edge portion at the second end of the blade. The bit additionally includes a frusto-conically-shaped tip portion having an apex and being attached to the second end of the blade. The frusto-conically-shaped tip portion includes threads extending from the apex to a location adjacent to the first cutting edge portion and the second cutting edge portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2008Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Hagen W. Dost, Javier I. Sandoval, Patrick M. McAuliffe, Creighton W. Nachtigall, Kenneth C. Osberg
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Patent number: 7871224Abstract: A tool bit providing a combined drill bit and reamer is disclosed herein. The tool bit comprises an axial bit shaft including a bore end and a shank end. At least one helical land portion is provided on the bit shaft. The at least one helical land portion includes a cutting edge and a trailing edge. At least one reamer blade is provided on the helical land portion at the bore end of the bit shaft. The at least one reamer blade includes a substantially axial cutting edge. A tip arrangement is also included on the bore end of the bit shaft. The tip arrangement includes a center blade positioned between peripheral cutting blades.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2007Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Hagen W. Dost, Patrick M. McAuliffe, Javier Ibarra, Alexander D. Socha
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Publication number: 20090097931Abstract: A bit including a shaft defining an axis about which the bit is configured to be rotated. The bit further includes a blade having a first end attached to the shaft and an opposite second end, the blade further having (i) a first blade portion including a first shoulder defining a first cutting edge portion at the second end of the blade, and (ii) a second blade portion including a second shoulder defining a second cutting edge portion at the second end of the blade. The bit additionally includes a frusto-conically-shaped tip portion having an apex and being attached to the second end of the blade. The frusto-conically-shaped tip portion includes threads extending from the apex to a location adjacent to the first cutting edge portion and the second cutting edge portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicants: Credo Technology Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Hagen W. Dost, Javier I. Sandoval, Patrick M. McAuliffe, Creighton W. Nachtigall
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Publication number: 20090080989Abstract: A tool bit providing a combined drill bit and reamer is disclosed herein. The tool bit comprises an axial bit shaft including a bore end and a shank end. At least one helical land portion is provided on the bit shaft. The at least one helical land portion includes a cutting edge and a trailing edge. At least one reamer blade is provided on the helical land portion at the bore end of the bit shaft. The at least one reamer blade includes a substantially axial cutting edge. A tip arrangement is also included on the bore end of the bit shaft. The tip arrangement includes a center blade positioned between peripheral cutting blades.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2007Publication date: March 26, 2009Applicants: Credo Technology Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Hagen W. Dost, Patrick M. McAuliffe, Javier Ibarra, Alexander D. Socha
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Patent number: 7494304Abstract: A tool holder comprises an elongated body having a first end portion for receiving a handle and a second end portion with an adjustable tool retaining mechanism for holding a tool, an elongated handle releasably retained in the first end portion and being configured to be slideable between stop positions at opposite ends, and a release mechanism at the first end portion configured to enable the handle to be separated from the body when operated.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2006Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Patrick M. McAuliffe
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Patent number: 7401700Abstract: The present invention is directed to a tool accessory case having a first and a second housing member pivotally connected to each other along a hinge portion and forming a tool holding cavity. The tool accessory case also has at least one index configured for receiving at least one elongated tool accessory disposed in one of the housing members. The index has an upper guide for contacting an upper portion of the tool accessory, and a lower guide for contacting a lower portion of the tool accessory. Further, a flexible arm is included on either the index or one of the first and second housing members. The flexible arm is configured for deforming and applying a lateral pressure to the lower portion of the tool accessory for the purpose of positively retaining the tool accessory in the index. The tool accessory is slidingly received by the index, and the lateral pressure is applied by the flexible arm when the tool accessory is generally entirely received by the index.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2005Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Hagen W. Dost, Melvin A. Pendergraph, Brian M. Chiaruttini, Patrick M. McAuliffe, Javier Ibarra-Sandoval
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Publication number: 20080056834Abstract: A tool holder comprises an elongated body having a first end portion for receiving a handle and a second end portion with an adjustable tool retaining mechanism for holding a tool, an elongated handle releasably retained in the first end portion and being configured to be slideable between stop positions at opposite ends, and a release mechanism at the first end portion configured to enable the handle to be separated from the body when operated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2006Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventor: Patrick M. McAuliffe
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Patent number: D523634Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2005Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Credo Technology CorporationInventors: Hagen W. Dost, Harry Wales, Melvin A. Pendergraph, Douglas Collins, Patrick M. McAuliffe, Margaret Butler, Paul D. Hatch