Patents by Inventor Robert Crisp
Robert Crisp 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: 20210123089Abstract: Instruments, methods, and kits are disclosed for performing fast thermocycling.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2019Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Charles Jones, Andrew Hemmert, Robert Crisp, Elizabeth Diana Campbell, Karina S. Kirk, Andrew Carter Hatch
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Publication number: 20200385781Abstract: Instruments, methods, and kits are disclosed for performing fast thermocycling.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2019Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Charles Jones, Andrew Hemmert, Robert Crisp, Elizabeth Diana Campbell, Karina S. Kirk, Andrew Carter Hatch
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Publication number: 20140367280Abstract: A hydration system for drinking fluids comprising a carrying case, where the carrying case includes a lid; a plurality of bottles positioned within the carrying case, where the bottles contain a liquid; a plurality of colored caps atop the plurality of bottles; a plurality of colored wristbands, where the plurality of colored wristbands coordinate with the plurality of colored caps; and a pocket on a side of the carrying case, where the pocket receives the plurality of colored wristbands. During use, a user simply wears the wristband of the current bottle from which they are drinking After the user drinks the inner contents of all of the bottles they have consumed their daily recommended amount of liquids.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventor: Robert Crisp
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Patent number: 7443137Abstract: The invention provides an electrical combination including a power tool having a housing supporting a motor, which is operable to drive a tool element. The electrical combination also includes a battery and an adapter supportable on the housing of the power tool and electrically connectable to the power tool and the battery such that the adapter transfers electrical power between the battery and the motor. The adapter has a locking arrangement engageable with the battery for preventing the adapter from being removed from the power tool housing while the battery is connected to the adapter.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: John S. Scott, Mark Kubale, David Rozwadowski, Pamela Stegehuis, Robert Crisp
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Patent number: 7339350Abstract: An electrical combination, a method and a power tool. An electrical combination may includes an electrical component including a component housing, and an electrical circuit supported by the component housing, a first terminal assembly at least electrically connectable to the electrical circuit, a second terminal assembly at least electrically connectable to the electrical circuit, a first battery including a first battery terminal assembly electrically connectable to the first terminal assembly to electrically connect the first battery to the electrical circuit such that power is transferable between the first battery and the electrical circuit, and a second battery including a second battery terminal assembly electrically connectable to the second terminal assembly to electrically connect the second battery to the electrical circuit such that power is transferable between the second battery and the electrical circuit. The second battery may be different than the first battery.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2005Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Mark Kubale, David Rozwadowski, Pamela Stegehuis, Robert Crisp
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Publication number: 20080047974Abstract: A method and apparatus to automatically reverse the motor of a power tool, such as a dispensing gun or similar tool. In some constructions, a controller automatically reverses the direction of plunger movement and removes the plunger from contact with the back wall of a cartridge. The controller has a trigger switch that is coupled to a power source, such as a battery, and includes a main power on/off switch and a potentiometer. A protection or secondary switch is coupled in parallel to the main power on/off switch. A power supply circuit and a commutator are each coupled to the main and secondary switches. An overload sensor is coupled to the commutator. The controller includes a programmable device that is coupled to the power supply circuit, the potentiometer, the commutator, and the overload sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2007Publication date: February 28, 2008Inventors: Kevin Glasgow, Robert Crisp
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Patent number: 7336054Abstract: An electrical device, such as a battery charger, a method for operating an electrical device, a method for charging a battery, and a software program for operating the electrical device and/or the battery charger. In some aspects, the battery charger is capable of charging different types of batteries and capable of operating on alternate sources of AC power or alternate sources of DC power. Also, the battery charging circuit will not operate if one of the power source, the battery, the power switch means and the control means (including the microcontroller) malfunctions. In addition, in the battery charging circuit, the battery under charge enables the operation of the battery charging circuit.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2003Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Robert Crisp, Kevin Glasgow, Joseph Willhide, Glen C. Spence, George L. Santana, Jr.
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Publication number: 20070224492Abstract: The invention provides an electrical combination including a power tool having a housing supporting a motor, which is operable to drive a tool element. The electrical combination also includes a battery and an adapter supportable on the housing of the power tool and electrically connectable to the power tool and the battery such that the adapter transfers electrical power between the battery and the motor. The adapter has a locking arrangement engageable with the battery for preventing the adapter from being removed from the power tool housing while the battery is connected to the adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: John Scott, Mark Kubale, David Rozwadowski, Pamela Stegehuis, Robert Crisp
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Publication number: 20070069672Abstract: A method and apparatus to automatically reverse the motor of a power tool, such as a dispensing gun or similar tool. In some constructions, a controller automatically reverses the direction of plunger movement and removes the plunger from contact with the back wall of a cartridge. The controller has a trigger switch that is coupled to a power source, such as a battery, and includes a main power on/off switch and a potentiometer. A protection or secondary switch is coupled in parallel to the main power on/off switch. A power supply circuit and a commutator are each coupled to the main and secondary switches. An overload sensor is coupled to the commutator. The controller includes a programmable device that is coupled to the power supply circuit, the potentiometer, the commutator, and the overload sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventors: Kevin Glasgow, Robert Crisp
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Patent number: 7183745Abstract: An electrical combination including a power tool manufactured by a first power tool company, the power tool including a tool housing and an electric motor supported by the tool housing and operable to drive a tool element, a battery manufactured by a second power tool company, and an adapter separate from and connectable between the battery and the tool housing to support the battery on the tool housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2005Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Mark Kubale, David Rozwadowski, Pamela Stegehuis, Robert Crisp
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Publication number: 20060033467Abstract: An electrical combination, a method and a power tool. An electrical combination may includes an electrical component including a component housing, and an electrical circuit supported by the component housing, a first terminal assembly at least electrically connectable to the electrical circuit, a second terminal assembly at least electrically connectable to the electrical circuit, a first battery including a first battery terminal assembly electrically connectable to the first terminal assembly to electrically connect the first battery to the electrical circuit such that power is transferable between the first battery and the electrical circuit, and a second battery including a second battery terminal assembly electrically connectable to the second terminal assembly to electrically connect the second battery to the electrical circuit such that power is transferable between the second battery and the electrical circuit. The second battery may be different than the first battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Mark Kubale, David Rozwadowski, Pamela Stegehuis, Robert Crisp
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Publication number: 20050280394Abstract: An electrical combination including a power tool manufactured by a first power tool company, the power tool including a tool housing and an electric motor supported by the tool housing and operable to drive a tool element, a battery manufactured by a second power tool company, and an adapter separate from and connectable between the battery and the tool housing to support the battery on the tool housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2005Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventors: Mark Kubale, David Rozwadowski, Pamela Stegehuis, Robert Crisp
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Patent number: 6965214Abstract: An adapter for a power tool battery. The adapter enables a battery having a first configuration, such as a “slide-on” configuration, to be used with a power tool and/or to be charged by a battery charger having a second configuration, such as a “tower” configuration. The adapter may also enable a battery having one general configuration, such as a “slide-on” configuration or a “tower” configuration, and a first connecting structure to be used with a power tool and/or to be charged by a battery charger having the same general configuration, such as the “slide-on” configuration or the “tower” configuration, respectively, and a second connecting structure different than the first connecting structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2003Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Mark Kubale, David Rozwadowski, Pamela Stegehuis, Robert Crisp
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Publication number: 20050127862Abstract: A method and apparatus to automatically reverse the motor of a power tool, such as a dispensing gun or similar tool. In some constructions, a controller automatically reverses the direction of plunger movement and removes the plunger from contact with the back wall of a cartridge. The controller has a trigger switch that is coupled to a power source, such as a battery, and includes a main power on/off switch and a potentiometer. A protection or secondary switch is coupled in parallel to the main power on/off switch. A power supply circuit and a commutator are each coupled to the main and secondary switches. An overload sensor is coupled to the commutator. The controller includes a programmable device that is coupled to the power supply circuit, the potentiometer, the commutator, and the overload sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2004Publication date: June 16, 2005Inventors: Kevin Glasgow, Robert Crisp
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Publication number: 20040113589Abstract: An electrical device, such as a battery charger, a method for operating an electrical device, a method for charging a battery, and a software program for operating the electrical device and/or the battery charger. In some aspects, the battery charger is capable of charging different types of batteries and capable of operating on alternate sources of AC power or alternate sources of DC power. Also, the battery charging circuit will not operate if one of the power source, the battery, the power switch means and the control means (including the microcontroller) malfunctions. In addition, in the battery charging circuit, the battery under charge enables the operation of the battery charging circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventors: Robert Crisp, Kevin Glasgow, Joseph Willhide, Glen C. Spence, George L. Santana
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Publication number: 20040095094Abstract: An adapter for a power tool battery. The adapter enables a battery having a first configuration, such as a “slide-on” configuration, to be used with a power tool and/or to be charged by a battery charger having a second configuration, such as a “tower” configuration. The adapter may also enable a battery having one general configuration, such as a “slide-on” configuration or a “tower” configuration, and a first connecting structure to be used with a power tool and/or to be charged by a battery charger having the same general configuration, such as the “slide-on” configuration or the “tower” configuration, respectively, and a second connecting structure different than the first connecting structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Mark Kubale, David Rozwadowski, Pamela Stegehuis, Robert Crisp
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Patent number: 6621246Abstract: An adapter for a power tool battery. The adapter enables a battery having a first configuration, such as a “slide-on” configuration, to be used with a power tool and/or to be charged by a battery charger having a second configuration, such as a “tower” configuration. The adapter may also enable a battery having one general configuration, such as a “slide-on” configuration or a “tower” configuration, and a first connecting structure to be used with a power tool and/or to be charged by a battery charger having the same general configuration, such as the “slide-on” configuration or the “tower” configuration, respectively, and a second connecting structure different than the first connecting structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2002Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Mark Kubale, David Rozwadowski, Pamela Stegehuis, Robert Crisp
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Patent number: 6605926Abstract: A battery charger, a method for charging a battery, and a software program for operating the battery charger. The battery charger is capable of charging different types of batteries and capable of operating on alternate sources of AC power or alternate sources of DC power. Also, the battery charging circuit will not operate if one of the power source, the battery, the power switch means and the control means (including the microcontroller) malfunctions. In addition, in the battery charging circuit, the battery under charge enables the operation of the battery charging circuit.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2002Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Robert Crisp, Kevin Glasgow, Joseph Willhide, Glen C. Spence
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Publication number: 20030071598Abstract: An adapter for a power tool battery. The adapter enables a battery having a first configuration, such as a “slide-on” configuration, to be used with a power tool and/or to be charged by a battery charger having a second configuration, such as a “tower” configuration. The adapter may also enable a battery having one general configuration, such as a “slide-on” configuration or a “tower” configuration, and a first connecting structure to be used with a power tool and/or to be charged by a battery charger having the same general configuration, such as the “slide-on” configuration or the “tower” configuration, respectively, and a second connecting structure different than the first connecting structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2002Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventors: Mark Kubale, David Rozwadowski, Pamela Stegehuis, Robert Crisp
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Publication number: 20030052651Abstract: A battery charger, a method for charging a battery, and a software program for operating the battery charger. The battery charger is capable of charging different types of batteries and capable of operating on alternate sources of AC power or alternate sources of DC power. Also, the battery charging circuit will not operate if one of the power source, the battery, the power switch means and the control means (including the microcontroller) malfunctions. In addition, in the battery charging circuit, the battery under charge enables the operation of the battery charging circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Applicant: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation.Inventors: Robert Crisp, Kevin Glasgow, Joseph Willhide, Glen C. Spence