Patents by Inventor Roger D. Neitzell
Roger D. Neitzell 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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Patent number: 11919097Abstract: A reciprocating saw includes a housing assembly and a motor positioned within the housing assembly. The motor includes a pinion. A drive mechanism is positioned within the housing assembly and includes a gear driven by the pinion, a hub coupled to the gear, a spindle, and a connecting rod. A clutch assembly is coupled to the drive mechanism to selectively transmit drive force form the gear to the hub. The clutch assembly includes a first disk coupled to the gear, a second disk coupled to the hub, a biasing member, and a threaded fastener. The biasing member is positioned between the hub and the gear to bias the first and second disks into frictional engagement. The threaded fastener extends through the gear and threadably engages the hub to couple the hub to the gear. Tightening the threaded fastener pulls the hub toward the gear to preload the biasing member.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2019Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Wattenbach, Jeffrey Holly, Benjamin Ludy, Roger D. Neitzell, Thomas R. Bednar
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Patent number: 11827394Abstract: A cable tie application tool is described that includes an electro-mechanical tensioning system. When the electro-mechanical tensioning system is controlled by a processor to tighten a cable, a reactionary force through a drive nut that is pivotally mounted to a tension bar can be monitored and measured by a strain gauge, a load cell, or other sensing system. This reactionary force is an indication of tension on the cable tie and is monitored by the processor until the tension reaches a predetermined tension, at which point, the processor causes a motor in the tensioning system to stop increasing the tension on the cable tie. The processor activates a cut-off system to cut the cable tie that has been tightened to the predetermined tension.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: HellermannTyton CorporationInventors: David A. Hempe, Roger D. Neitzell, Peter David Joseph, Blaine G. Kuehmichel, Jonathan Paul Loeck, Nicholas Alexander Matiash
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Patent number: 11740082Abstract: A level includes a frame supporting a plurality of vials and having an aperture disposed on an end of the level. The level also includes an end cap assembly detachably coupled to the end of the frame. The end cap assembly includes an end cap and a retainer. A portion of the end cap is received in the aperture and is maintained in engagement with the frame by the retainer.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Roger D. Neitzell, John Christianson, Fraizier Reiland, Christopher F. Boehme
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Publication number: 20230083569Abstract: A level including level vial(s) having enhanced visibility are provided. The level may include a level vial including a material that is attracted to the interface or border of a globule within the level vial which improves visibility of the interface. The level may include a solid level indicator having easy to see end surfaces that are generally vertically oriented when in the level position. The end surfaces of the solid level indicator may allow the user to more easily compare the position of the solid level indicator to indicating lines formed on the level vial. The level may include a level vial including a first liquid and an immiscible second liquid forming a globule with the first material. The globule formed from the second material may improve visibility compared to a typical air bubble.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Roger D. Neitzell, Daniel L. Block, John Christianson, Richard J. LaSota
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Publication number: 20230060775Abstract: A cable tie application tool is described that includes an electro-mechanical tensioning system. When the electro-mechanical tensioning system is controlled by a processor to tighten a cable, a reactionary force through a drive nut that is pivotally mounted to a tension bar can be monitored and measured by a strain gauge, a load cell, or other sensing system. This reactionary force is an indication of tension on the cable tie and is monitored by the processor until the tension reaches a predetermined tension, at which point, the processor causes a motor in the tensioning system to stop increasing the tension on the cable tie. The processor activates a cut-off system to cut the cable tie that has been tightened to the predetermined tension.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: David A. Hempe, Roger D. Neitzell, Peter David Joseph, Blaine G. Kuehmichel, Jonathan Paul Loeck, Nicholas Alexander Matiash
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Patent number: 11511894Abstract: A cable tie application tool is described that includes an electro-mechanical tensioning system. When the electro-mechanical tensioning system is controlled by a processor to tighten a cable, a reactionary force through a drive nut that is pivotally mounted to a tension bar can be monitored and measured by a strain gauge, a load cell, or other sensing system. This reactionary force is an indication of tension on the cable tie and is monitored by the processor until the tension reaches a predetermined tension, at which point, the processor causes a motor in the tensioning system to stop increasing the tension on the cable tie. The processor activates a cut-off system to cut the cable tie that has been tightened to the predetermined tension.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: HellermannTyton CorporationInventors: David A. Hempe, Roger D. Neitzell, Peter David Joseph, Blaine G. Kuehmichel, Jonathan Paul Loeck, Nicholas Alexander Matiash
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Patent number: 11506491Abstract: A level including level vial(s) having enhanced visibility are provided. The level may include a level vial including a material that is attracted to the interface or border of a globule within the level vial which improves visibility of the interface. The level may include a solid level indicator having easy to see end surfaces that are generally vertically oriented when in the level position. The end surfaces of the solid level indicator may allow the user to more easily compare the position of the solid level indicator to indicating lines formed on the level vial. The level may include a level vial including a first liquid and an immiscible second liquid forming a globule with the first material. The globule formed from the second material may improve visibility compared to a typical air bubble.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Roger D. Neitzell, Daniel L. Block, John Christianson, Richard J. LaSota
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Publication number: 20220316875Abstract: A level includes a frame having a top planar surface, a bottom planar surface, and a web coupling the top planar surface to the bottom planar surface. The top planar surface and the bottom planar surface are parallel. The level further includes a vial supported by the frame. The vial has a longitudinal axis passing through a center of the vial and a body defining an interior containing a liquid and an indicator bubble. The level further includes a plurality of LEDs. Each of the LEDs has a light emitting point, and each of the plurality of LEDs is positioned adjacent an end of the vial and is oriented such that the light emitting point is positioned within the interior of the body of the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Roger D. Neitzell, Richard J. LaSota, Thomas P. Foran, Matthew Doyle, Christopher Frederick Boehme, Matthew Leidel
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Publication number: 20220260370Abstract: A level includes a frame supporting a plurality of vials and having an aperture disposed on an end of the level. The level also includes an end cap assembly detachably coupled to the end of the frame. The end cap assembly includes an end cap and a retainer. A portion of the end cap is received in the aperture and is maintained in engagement with the frame by the retainer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Roger D. Neitzell, John Christianson, Fraizier Reiland, Christopher F. Boehme
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Publication number: 20220234177Abstract: A tool bit includes a hexagonal drive portion, a working end, and a shank. The working end is made of a first material and a has a first hardness. The shank connects the drive portion to the working end. The shank defines a longitudinal axis about which the tool bit is rotatable. The shank is made of a second material having a second, different hardness. The shank includes a protrusion and an annular shoulder. The shank extends within a portion of the working end and has a distal end. The annual shoulder surrounds the protrusion. At least one of the distal end or the shoulder is oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventor: Roger D. Neitzell
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Patent number: 11391568Abstract: A level includes a frame having a top planar surface, a bottom planar surface, and a web coupling the top planar surface to the bottom planar surface. The top planar surface and the bottom planar surface are parallel. The level further includes a vial supported by the frame. The vial has a longitudinal axis passing through a center of the vial and a body defining an interior containing a liquid and an indicator bubble. The level further includes a plurality of LEDs. Each of the LEDs has a light emitting point, and each of the plurality of LEDs is positioned adjacent an end of the vial and is oriented such that the light emitting point is positioned within the interior of the body of the vial.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Roger D. Neitzell, Richard J. LaSota, Thomas P. Foran, Matthew Doyle, Christopher F. Boehme, Matthew Leidel
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Patent number: 11346664Abstract: A level includes a frame supporting a plurality of vials and having an aperture disposed on an end of the level. The level also includes an end cap assembly detachably coupled to the end of the frame. The end cap assembly includes an end cap and a retainer. A portion of the end cap is received in the aperture and is maintained in engagement with the frame by the retainer.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Roger D. Neitzell, John Christianson, Fraizier Reiland, Christopher F. Boehme
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Publication number: 20220118537Abstract: A saw blade for use with a power tool includes a body with a first planar surface and a second planar surface opposite the first planar surface. The saw blade also includes an attachment portion that is configured to couple to the power tool. The attachment portion includes a tang and an aperture. The saw blade further includes a cutting edge with a plurality of cutting teeth and a plurality of hexagons formed on the first planar surface. The plurality of hexagons are arranged in a honeycomb pattern in which at least one side of each hexagon is substantially parallel to a corresponding side of an adjacent hexagon.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Robert W. Butzen, Erich Herman, Austin J. Kazda, Ryan J. Malloy, Roger D. Neitzell, Andrew J. Schulz, James M. Schreiber, Courtney D. McCool
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Publication number: 20210094713Abstract: A cable tie application tool is described that includes an electro-mechanical tensioning system. When the electro-mechanical tensioning system is controlled by a processor to tighten a cable, a reactionary force through a drive nut that is pivotally mounted to a tension bar can be monitored and measured by a strain gauge, a load cell, or other sensing system. This reactionary force is an indication of tension on the cable tie and is monitored by the processor until the tension reaches a predetermined tension, at which point, the processor causes a motor in the tensioning system to stop increasing the tension on the cable tie. The processor activates a cut-off system to cut the cable tie that has been tightened to the predetermined tension.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: David A. Hempe, Roger D. Neitzell, Peter David Joseph, Blaine G. Kuehmichel, Jonathan Paul Loeck, Nicholas Alexander Matiash
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Publication number: 20210025704Abstract: A level including level vial(s) having enhanced visibility are provided. The level may include a level vial including a material that is attracted to the interface or border of a globule within the level vial which improves visibility of the interface. The level may include a solid level indicator having easy to see end surfaces that are generally vertically oriented when in the level position. The end surfaces of the solid level indicator may allow the user to more easily compare the position of the solid level indicator to indicating lines formed on the level vial. The level may include a level vial including a first liquid and an immiscible second liquid forming a globule with the first material. The globule formed from the second material may improve visibility compared to a typical air bubble.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Roger D. Neitzell, Daniel L. Block, John Christianson, Richard J. LaSota
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Publication number: 20200363201Abstract: A level includes a frame having a top planar surface, a bottom planar surface, and a web coupling the top planar surface to the bottom planar surface. The top planar surface and the bottom planar surface are parallel. The level further includes a vial supported by the frame. The vial has a longitudinal axis passing through a center of the vial and a body defining an interior containing a liquid and an indicator bubble. The level further includes a plurality of LEDs. Each of the LEDs has a light emitting point, and each of the plurality of LEDs is positioned adjacent an end of the vial and is oriented such that the light emitting point is positioned within the interior of the body of the vial.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Roger D. Neitzell, Richard J. LaSota, Thomas P. Foran, Matthew Doyle, Christopher F. Boehme, Matthew Leidel
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Patent number: 10823561Abstract: A level including level vial(s) having enhanced visibility are provided. The level may include a level vial including a material that is attracted to the interface or border of a globule within the level vial which improves visibility of the interface. The level may include a solid level indicator having easy to see end surfaces that are generally vertically oriented when in the level position. The end surfaces of the solid level indicator may allow the user to more easily compare the position of the solid level indicator to indicating lines formed on the level vial. The level may include a level vial including a first liquid and an immiscible second liquid forming a globule with the first material. The globule formed from the second material may improve visibility compared to a typical air bubble.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Roger D. Neitzell, Daniel L. Block, John Christianson, Richard J. LaSota
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Patent number: D903448Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Austin J. Kazda, Ryan J. Malloy, Robert W. Butzen, Andrew J. Schulz, Roger D. Neitzell, Courtney D. McCool
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Patent number: D903449Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2020Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Austin J. Kazda, Ryan J. Malloy, Robert W. Butzen, Andrew J. Schulz, Roger D. Neitzell, Courtney D. McCool
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Patent number: D996166Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Austin J. Kazda, Ryan J. Malloy, Robert W. Butzen, Andrew J. Schulz, Roger D. Neitzell, Courtney D. McCool