Patents by Inventor Peter R. Heath

Peter R. Heath 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).

  • Publication number: 20250108499
    Abstract: A container includes a base including base walls and a cavity defined by the base walls, a lid movably coupled to the base to selectively enclose the cavity, a first engagement member coupled to one of the base walls, and a hinge rotatably coupled to the base and to the lid adjacent the one of the base walls. The hinge includes a second engagement member that selectively engages the first engagement member. The hinge is held stationary relative the base when the first engagement member engages the second engagement member, and the hinge is movable relative the base when the first engagement member disengages the second engagement member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2023
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Inventor: Peter R. Heath
  • Patent number: 12257693
    Abstract: A storage case includes a base including a lower surface, walls extending from the lower surface, and a plurality of recesses arranged in a grid adjacent the lower surface. The lower surface and the walls define a cavity, and each recess has a double bayonet shape defining a partially circular shape with a pair of bayonet channels. The storage case further includes a peg positioned within the cavity and having an elongated body configured to support a tool accessory. The elongated body has a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and the first end includes a bayonet projection. The bayonet projection is alternately receivable in each of plurality of recesses by a bayonet style coupling, and the peg is orthogonal to the lower surface of the base when coupled to each of the plurality of recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Peter R. Heath, Steven W. Hyma, Benjamin T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20240335928
    Abstract: A handheld hydraulic power tool includes a housing, an electric motor positioned within the housing, a hydraulic pump positioned within the housing, the pump being driven by the motor to pressurize hydraulic fluid stored within the housing or a remote reservoir, and an installation assembly configured to seat an anchor into a concrete work surface in response to an applied force by the pressurized hydraulic fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Abbott, Benjamin A. Smith, Brandon L. Yahr, Josh Rowland, Kris Kanack, John S. Dey, IV, Jacob P. Schneider, Peter R. Heath
  • Publication number: 20240286261
    Abstract: A power tool includes a housing, a motor positioned within the housing, a drive assembly at least partially positioned within the housing and coupled to the motor, and a drive pin assembly supported by the housing. The drive pin assembly includes a drive pin body extending from the housing, a drive pin configured to be inserted into a drop-in anchor and coupled to the drive assembly for movement relative to the drive pin body between a retracted position and an extended position, and a threaded die supported by the drive pin body and configured to be inserted into the drop-in anchor with the drive pin. The threaded die is configured to be movable radially outward by the drive pin as the drive pin moves from the retracted position toward the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventor: Peter R. Heath
  • Publication number: 20240278405
    Abstract: An attachment includes a body, an impact portion defining an impact axis and configured to receive repeated impacts from the powered hammer, and a driving portion including a side load driving portion and a top load driving portion that alternately receive the rod to transmit driving forces from the repeated impacts to the rod. The side load driving portion defines a side load driving axis that is offset from the impact axis. The top load driving portion includes a blind bore and defines a top load driving axis that is coaxial with the impact axis. The top load driving portion includes a sleeve disposed within the blind bore and configured to decrease wear of the blind bore during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Ian H.A. Blair, Peter R. Heath, James E. Pangerc, Joseph D. Greaney, Julian L. Kinneavy
  • Patent number: 12017332
    Abstract: A bolt tensioning tool includes a housing, an electric motor positioned within the housing, a hydraulic pump positioned within the housing, the pump being driven by the motor to pressurize hydraulic fluid stored within the housing or a remote reservoir, and a tensioning assembly connectable to a bolt for applying tension thereto in response to an applied force by the pressurized hydraulic fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jonathan E. Abbott, Benjamin A. Smith, Brandon L. Yahr, Josh Rowland, Kris Kanack, John S. Dey, IV, Jacob P. Schneider, Peter R. Heath
  • Patent number: 11999038
    Abstract: An attachment configured for use with a powered hammer to drive a rod into the ground includes a body, an impact portion, and a driving portion in which the rod is receivable. The impact portion defines an impact axis and includes a bore configured to receive a driving shank coupled to the powered hammer. The impact portion is configured to receive repeated impacts from the powered hammer. The driving portion includes a side load driving portion defining a side load driving axis that is parallel to the impact axis. The driving portion further includes a top load driving portion defining a top load driving axis that is parallel to the side load driving axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ian H. A. Blair, Peter R. Heath, James E. Pangerc, Joseph D. Greaney, Julian L. Kinneavy
  • Publication number: 20240149360
    Abstract: A blade includes an attachment portion having a mounting aperture, the attachment portion configured to couple with an oscillating power tool, and a body extending from the attachment portion in a direction defining a longitudinal axis, the body including a distal end generally opposite the attachment portion. The distal end includes teeth. The body includes a toothed notch recessed from the distal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Peter R. Heath, John J. Springer
  • Patent number: 11919099
    Abstract: A blade includes an attachment portion having a mounting aperture, the attachment portion configured to couple with an oscillating power tool. The blade also includes a body extending from the attachment portion in a direction defining a longitudinal axis. The body includes a cutting edge having teeth and a distal end generally opposite the attachment portion. The cutting edge is recessed from the distal end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Peter R. Heath, John J. Springer
  • Publication number: 20240066744
    Abstract: A chainsaw chain includes a plurality of drive links, a plurality of cutters, and a plurality of rivets. Each drive link includes a drive link body, a pair of rivet holes extending through the drive link body, and a tang extending from the drive link body and configured to engage a drive element of a chainsaw. Each cutter includes a cutter body having a pair of rivet holes extending therethrough, a cutting tooth coupled to an upper portion of the cutter body, a feed limiter, and a gullet. The cutter body defines a longitudinal axis extending through the pair of rivet holes and a vertical axis oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The cutting tooth is set relative to the vertical axis. The plurality of rivets couples the plurality of drive links and the plurality of cutters together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Carter A. Gibson, Peter R. Heath, John J. Springer, Ian H.A. Blair, Scott T. Moeller, James E. Pangerc
  • Publication number: 20240066743
    Abstract: A chainsaw chain includes a plurality of drive links, a plurality of cutters, and a plurality of rivets. Each drive link includes a drive link body, a rivet hole extending through the drive link body, and a tang configured to engage a drive element of a chainsaw. Each cutter includes a cutter body having a rivet hole extending therethrough, a cutting tooth coupled to an upper portion of the cutter body, a carbide cutting tip coupled to the cutting tooth, a feed limiter coupled to the upper portion of the cutter body and spaced from the cutting tooth, and a gullet defined between the cutting tooth and the feed limiter. The plurality of rivets is received within corresponding rivet holes of the plurality of drive links and the plurality of cutters, to couple the plurality of drive links and the plurality of cutters together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Carter A. Gibson, Peter R. Heath, John J. Springer, Ian H.A. Blair, Scott T. Moeller, James E. Pangerc
  • Patent number: 11878393
    Abstract: A socket adapter for limiting torque delivered from a tool to a socket piece. The socket adapter includes a female receiver that is coupleable to and driven by the tool, and a male drive that is coupled to and driven by the female receiver for transferring torque to the socket piece. The socket adapter further includes a clutch mechanism having a first clutch surface, a second clutch surface that engages the first clutch surface, and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a clamping force between the first clutch surface and the second clutch surface. The second clutch surface slides relative to the first clutch surface when a reaction torque exerted on the clutch mechanism exceeds a predetermined torque limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Peter R. Heath
  • Publication number: 20230321807
    Abstract: An attachment configured for use with a powered hammer to drive a rod into the ground includes a body, an impact portion, and a driving portion in which the rod is receivable. The impact portion defines an impact axis and includes a bore configured to receive a driving shank coupled to the powered hammer. The impact portion is configured to receive repeated impacts from the powered hammer. The driving portion includes a side load driving portion defining a side load driving axis that is parallel to the impact axis. The driving portion further includes a top load driving portion defining a top load driving axis that is parallel to the side load driving axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Ian H.A. Blair, Peter R. Heath, James E. Pangerc, Joseph D. Greaney, Julian L. Kinneavy
  • Publication number: 20230271304
    Abstract: A socket adapter for limiting torque delivered from a tool to a socket piece. The socket adapter includes a female receiver that is coupleable to and driven by the tool, and a male drive that is coupled to and driven by the female receiver for transferring torque to the socket piece. The socket adapter further includes a clutch mechanism having a first clutch surface, a second clutch surface that engages the first clutch surface, and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting a clamping force between the first clutch surface and the second clutch surface. The second clutch surface slides relative to the first clutch surface when a reaction torque exerted on the clutch mechanism exceeds a predetermined torque limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventor: Peter R. Heath
  • Patent number: 11738398
    Abstract: An accessory for an oscillating power tool includes an anchor for selectively coupling with an oscillating power tool. The anchor includes a generally planar portion having an anchor interface configured to couple to the oscillating power tool and defining a longitudinal axis and a center point. The anchor interface includes a central aperture and a plurality of peripheral openings. The central aperture includes the center point therein. The plurality of peripheral openings are disposed radially about the center point and in communication with the central aperture. The plurality of peripheral openings also includes at least one conjoined group of peripheral openings collectively in communication with the central aperture by way of a shared neck opening. The at least one conjoined group includes a first peripheral opening, a second peripheral opening, and a third peripheral opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Peter R. Heath, Courtney J. Burns, Jonathan E. Abbott
  • Patent number: 11717954
    Abstract: A container includes a base, first recesses, a lid, and an insert. The base includes a lower surface. Base walls extend from the lower surface. The lower surface and the base walls define a cavity. The first recesses are positioned adjacent to the lower surface. The lid is movably coupled to the base to selectively enclose the cavity. The lid includes an upper surface and lid walls extend from the upper surface. The insert is positioned within the cavity and removably coupled to the lower surface of the base. The insert includes a projection received within one of the first recesses. The insert is engaged by the lid when the lid is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Peter R. Heath, Steven W. Hyma, Benjamin T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20230226714
    Abstract: Saw systems are provided. A saw system includes a body and one or more interchangeable saw cartridges. The body includes a prime mover and a transmission element. Activation of the prime mover drives the transmission element. Each of the one or more interchangeable saw cartridges includes a saw blade and is interchangeably connectable to the body. The connection of one of the one or more interchangeable saw cartridges to the body causes the saw blade of the one of the one or more interchangeable saw cartridges to be drivable by the transmission element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Scott T. Moeller, Carter Gibson, Peter R. Heath, John J. Springer
  • Patent number: 11642778
    Abstract: A container includes a base, first recesses, a lid, and an insert. The base includes a lower surface. Base walls extend from the lower surface. The lower surface and the base walls define a cavity. The first recesses are positioned adjacent to the lower surface. The lid is movably coupled to the base to selectively enclose the cavity. The lid includes an upper surface and lid walls extend from the upper surface. The insert is positioned within the cavity and removably coupled to the lower surface of the base. The insert includes a projection received within one of the first recesses. The insert is engaged by the lid when the lid is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Peter R. Heath, Steven W. Hyma, Benjamin T. Jones
  • Publication number: 20220371113
    Abstract: An accessory for an oscillating power tool includes an anchor for selectively coupling with an oscillating power tool. The anchor includes a generally planar portion having an anchor interface configured to couple to the oscillating power tool and defining a longitudinal axis and a center point. The anchor interface includes a central aperture and a plurality of peripheral openings. The central aperture includes the center point therein. The plurality of peripheral openings are disposed radially about the center point and in communication with the central aperture. The plurality of peripheral openings also includes at least one conjoined group of peripheral openings collectively in communication with the central aperture by way of a shared neck opening. The at least one conjoined group includes a first peripheral opening, a second peripheral opening, and a third peripheral opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Peter R. Heath, Courtney J. Burns, Jonathan E. Abbott
  • Patent number: D1037667
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Peter R. Heath, Steven W. Hyma, Benjamin T. Jones