Patents by Inventor Ryan T. Harrison

Ryan T. Harrison 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: 20240100641
    Abstract: A power tool assembly includes a hand-held power tool and a dust collector. The dust collector includes a housing removably coupled to the power tool, a telescoping suction pipe coupled to the housing, an electric motor positioned in the housing, a suction fan driven by the electric motor and operable to generate a vacuum in the suction pipe, and a dust container coupled to the housing. The dust container is positioned upstream of the suction fan. The power tool assembly further includes first and second power tool battery packs each of which is interchangeably coupled with the power tool and the dust collector for separately powering the power tool and the dust collector, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Kurt Limberg, Ryan T. Harrison, Mark A. Kubale, Mark D. Hickok
  • Patent number: 11883917
    Abstract: An auxiliary handle is for use with a power tool having a housing that includes a first notch and a second notch. The auxiliary handle includes a shaft, a first clamp coupled to the shaft and having a first protrusion configured to engage the first notch, and a second clamp arranged on the shaft and having a second protrusion configured to engage the second notch. When the first protrusion of the first clamp engages the first notch, the second clamp is movable along the shaft between a first position, in which the second protrusion engages the second notch, and a second position, in which the second protrusion is disengaged from the second notch. The auxiliary handle also includes a grip coupled to the shaft. When the grip is rotated relative to the second clamp, the second clamp is moved from the second position toward the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignees: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION, TECHTRONIC POWER TOOLS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Kurt Limberg, Ryan T. Harrison, Mark A. Kubale, Mark D. Hickok
  • Publication number: 20210308815
    Abstract: An auxiliary handle is for use with a power tool having a housing that includes a first notch and a second notch. The auxiliary handle includes a shaft, a first clamp coupled to the shaft and having a first protrusion configured to engage the first notch, and a second clamp arranged on the shaft and having a second protrusion configured to engage the second notch. When the first protrusion of the first clamp engages the first notch, the second clamp is movable along the shaft between a first position, in which the second protrusion engages the second notch, and a second position, in which the second protrusion is disengaged from the second notch. The auxiliary handle also includes a grip coupled to the shaft. When the grip is rotated relative to the second clamp, the second clamp is moved from the second position toward the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Kurt Limberg, Ryan T. Harrison, Mark A. Kubale, Mark D. Hickok
  • Patent number: 11077533
    Abstract: An auxiliary handle can be used with a power tool having a housing that includes a first notch and a second notch. The auxiliary handle includes a shaft, a first clamp coupled to the shaft and having a first protrusion configured to engage the first notch, a second clamp arranged on the shaft and having a second protrusion configured to engage the second notch, and a grip coupled to the shaft. When the first protrusion of the first clamp engages the first notch and the grip is rotated relative to the second clamp, the second clamp is moved toward the first clamp, such that the first protrusion engages the first notch and the second protrusion engages the second notch to couple the auxiliary handle to the housing of the power tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignees: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION, TECHTRONIC POWER TOOLS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Kurt Limberg, Ryan T. Harrison, Mark A. Kubale, Mark D. Hickok
  • Publication number: 20200122280
    Abstract: An auxiliary handle can be used with a power tool having a housing that includes a first notch and a second notch. The auxiliary handle includes a shaft, a first clamp coupled to the shaft and having a first protrusion configured to engage the first notch, a second clamp arranged on the shaft and having a second protrusion configured to engage the second notch, and a grip coupled to the shaft. When the first protrusion of the first clamp engages the first notch and the grip is rotated relative to the second clamp, the second clamp is moved toward the first clamp, such that the first protrusion engages the first notch and the second protrusion engages the second notch to couple the auxiliary handle to the housing of the power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Kurt Limberg, Ryan T. Harrison, Mark A. Kubale, Mark D. Hickok
  • Patent number: 8899145
    Abstract: A tool for removing an interchangeable cooking insert from a grill has a handle end and an engagement end. A handle extends from the handle end toward the engagement end. A support arm extends from the handle toward the engagement end. The support arm has a first lateral edge defining a first lifting hook and a second lateral edge defining a second lifting hook. The first lifting hook and second lifting hook are configured to engage a portion of the cooking insert. A support pin extends across the support arm between the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge. A latch member is pivotally coupled to one of the support arm and the handle. The latch member includes a first end selectively engageable with a portion of the cooking insert and a second end extending through the handle for actuation of the latching member by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: Ryan T. Harrison, Thomas Parel, Robert Warren, Kenneth M. Brazell, Zachary Scott, Scott Kippes, Mark Huggins, Taku Ohi, Jason Porter Whitmire, Adam Clark, Robert McCracken, Christopher Clearman
  • Publication number: 20140326476
    Abstract: An auxiliary handle for use with a power tool includes a first clamp for engaging a housing of the power tool at a first location, and a second clamp for engaging the housing at a second location. The second clamp is movable independent from the first clamp in a first direction toward the first clamp to couple the auxiliary handle to the housing and the second clamp movable independent from the first clamp in a second direction away from the first clamp to uncouple the auxiliary handle from the housing. The auxiliary handle further includes a grip operable to move the second clamp in at least one of the first and the second directions, and together the first clamp and the second clamp surround only a portion of a chuck axis of the power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Kurt Limberg, Ryan T. Harrison, Mark A. Kubale, Mark D. Hickok
  • Patent number: 8813868
    Abstract: An auxiliary handle for use with a power tool includes a first clamp for engaging a housing of the power tool at a first location, and a second clamp for engaging the housing at a second location. The second clamp is movable independent from the first clamp in a first direction toward the first clamp to couple the auxiliary handle to the housing and the second clamp movable independent from the first clamp in a second direction away from the first clamp to uncouple the auxiliary handle from the housing. The auxiliary handle further includes a grip operable to move the second clamp in at least one of the first and the second directions, and together the first clamp and the second clamp surround only a portion of a chuck of the power tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignees: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: Kurt Limberg, Ryan T. Harrison, Mark A. Kubale, Mark D. Hickok
  • Patent number: 8302519
    Abstract: A power tool includes an electric motor, a motor housing in which the electric motor is at least partially positioned, a blade drivably coupled to the motor for rotation about a first axis, and a blade housing in which the blade is at least partially positioned. The blade and the blade housing are pivotably coupled to the motor housing about a second axis substantially parallel to the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Techtronic Power Tools Technology Limited
    Inventors: Robert E. McCracken, Ryan T. Harrison
  • Publication number: 20120192726
    Abstract: A convection grill including a body having a base and a lid, and defining a cooking chamber, and a convection system coupled to a wall of the base. The convection system includes an air conduit defined at least in part by a front panel and a back panel, the air conduit including an intake aperture, a duct, and an exhaust vent. The convection system also includes a fan assembly including a convection fan positioned within the duct proximate to the intake aperture, and a motor coupled to the convection fan by a motor shaft. The back panel includes a first end distal from the wall, a second end proximate the wall, and a cross section having a substantially continuous curve between the first and second ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher Clearman, Ryan T. Harrison, Robert E. McCracken, Mark Huggins, Scott Kippes, Adam Clark
  • Publication number: 20120192852
    Abstract: A charcoal ignition device generally includes a housing having a wall defining an interior cavity and an exterior surface. A blower assembly has an inlet end and an outlet end, with the outlet end in fluid communication with the interior cavity. The blower assembly includes a motor and a blower coupled to the motor. A battery receptacle is in electrical communication with the electric motor. The battery receptacle is configured to receive a rechargeable power-tool battery pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Jason Porter Whitmire, Ryan T. Harrison, Robert E. McCracken, Kenneth M. Brazell, Scott Kippes, Mark Huggins, Taku Ohi, Eric Lagman
  • Publication number: 20120192724
    Abstract: A tool for removing an interchangeable cooking insert from a grill has a handle end and an engagement end. A handle extends from the handle end toward the engagement end. A support arm extends from the handle toward the engagement end. The support arm has a first lateral edge defining a first lifting hook and a second lateral edge defining a second lifting hook. The first lifting hook and second lifting hook are configured to engage a portion of the cooking insert. A support pin extends across the support arm between the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge. A latch member is pivotally coupled to one of the support arm and the handle. The latch member includes a first end selectively engageable with a portion of the cooking insert and a second end extending through the handle for actuation of the latching member by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Ryan T. Harrison, Thomas Parel, Robert Warren, Kenneth M. Brazell, Zachary Scott, Scott Kippes, Mark Huggins, Taku Ohi, Jason Porter Whitmire, Adam Clark, Robert McCracken, Christopher Clearman
  • Publication number: 20110260867
    Abstract: A lock for engaging a cable. The lock has a housing with an aperture through which the cable may pass. A first locking member and second locking member are coupled to the housing. A first biasing member is configured to bias the first locking member towards the cable to prevent cable movement in a first direction. A second biasing member is configured to bias the second locking member away from the cable. A third biasing member is configured to selectively bias the second locking member towards the cable to prevent cable movement in a second direction. A trigger is movably coupled to the housing, with the trigger configured to selectively deflect the first locking member away from the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Robert E. McCracken, Ryan T. Harrison, Christopher Clearman
  • Publication number: 20110120741
    Abstract: An auxiliary handle for use with a power tool includes a first clamp for engaging a housing of the power tool at a first location, and a second clamp for engaging the housing at a second location. The second clamp is movable independent from the first clamp in a first direction toward the first clamp to couple the auxiliary handle to the housing and the second clamp movable independent from the first clamp in a second direction away from the first clamp to uncouple the auxiliary handle from the housing. The auxiliary handle further includes a grip operable to move the second clamp in at least one of the first and the second directions, and together the first clamp and the second clamp surround only a portion of a chuck of the power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Kurt Limberg, Ryan T. Harrison, Mark A. Kubale, Mark D. Hickok
  • Publication number: 20100162867
    Abstract: A power tool includes an electric motor, a motor housing in which the electric motor is at least partially positioned, a blade drivably coupled to the motor for rotation about a first axis, and a blade housing in which the blade is at least partially positioned. The blade and the blade housing are pivotably coupled to the motor housing about a second axis substantially parallel to the first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Robert E. McCracken, Ryan T. Harrison
  • Publication number: 20100149904
    Abstract: A mixing device includes a housing, a motor supported by the housing, and an agitator operably coupled to the motor. The mixing device also includes a clamping mechanism operable to secure the housing to an open end of a container. The clamping mechanism includes a backing member engageable with an interior surface of a container, and a movable clamping member engageable with an exterior surface of the container, such that a wall of the container may be grasped or secured between the backing member and the movable clamping member. The mixing device also includes an actuator coupled to the housing and movable between a first position in which the movable clamping member is biased to engage the exterior surface of the container, and a second position in which the movable clamping member is disengaged from the exterior surface of the container, against the bias of the clamping member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Taku Ohi, Kenneth M. Brazell, Robert E. McCracken, Ryan T. Harrison, William S. Miller, Steve Steadings
  • Publication number: 20090038447
    Abstract: A screw guide and a method of driving a screw into a work surface utilizing a driving tool and a screw guide. The screw guide having a body configured to be coupled with a rotating clamp of the rotary tool, the body defining a chamber for receiving a screw, and a support member coupled with the body and configured to maintain the screw in an orientation substantially parallel with the axis of the rotating clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: Eastway Fair Company Limited
    Inventors: Robert E. McCracken, Thomas M. Parel, Lilia F. Macias, Thomas D. Evatt, Ryan T. Harrison, Taku Ohi