Patents by Inventor Samantha L. Billetdeaux
Samantha L. Billetdeaux 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: 12191710Abstract: An electric motor assembly includes a circuit board, a rotor assembly, and a stator assembly having a first end coupled to the circuit board and a second end opposite the first end. The stator assembly also includes an annular stator body having a plurality of inwardly projecting teeth. The stator assembly further includes windings wrapped about the stator body to form a plurality of coils. The stator assembly also includes a terminal coupled to an outer periphery of the stator body and extending longitudinally between the first end and the second end. The terminal is coupled to the circuit board at the first end and is coupled to the windings at the second end to electrically connect the windings to the circuit board. The terminal is molded to an attachment member, and the attachment member is molded to the outer periphery of the stator body.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2023Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Andrew T. Beyerl, Derek J. Schwab, Samantha L. Billetdeaux, Kyle Greunke, Hans T. Banholzer, Carmen J. Castanos
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Publication number: 20240072385Abstract: A power supply includes a core housing having a first housing portion and a second housing portion together forming a cavity. The first housing portion is separable from the second housing portion to access the cavity. A battery core includes a plurality of battery cells received within the cavity. The plurality of battery cells are divided into a first group of interconnected battery cells and a second group of battery interconnected cells. The battery core also includes a conductor mechanically and electrically connecting a first terminal of the first group of interconnected battery cells and a second terminal of the second group of interconnected battery cells thereby connecting the first group of interconnected battery cells in series with the second group of interconnected battery cells. The conductor is disconnected from the first terminal or the second terminal when the first housing portion is separated from the second housing portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Samantha L. Billetdeaux, Chun Jian Tang, Mark E. Brouwer
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Publication number: 20230387734Abstract: An electric motor assembly includes a circuit board, a rotor assembly, and a stator assembly having a first end coupled to the circuit board and a second end opposite the first end. The stator assembly also includes an annular stator body having a plurality of inwardly projecting teeth. The stator assembly further includes windings wrapped about the stator body to form a plurality of coils. The stator assembly also includes a terminal coupled to an outer periphery of the stator body and extending longitudinally between the first end and the second end. The terminal is coupled to the circuit board at the first end and is coupled to the windings at the second end to electrically connect the windings to the circuit board. The terminal is molded to an attachment member, and the attachment member is molded to the outer periphery of the stator body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Andrew T. Beyerl, Derek J. Schwab, Samantha L. Billetdeaux, Kyle Greunke, Hans T. Banholzer, Carmen J. Castanos
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Publication number: 20230283221Abstract: An electrical combination, a tool system, an electric motor, a battery pack, and operating and manufacturing methods. The tool may include a tool housing, a motor supported by the tool housing, the motor having a nominal outer diameter of up to about 80 millimeters (mm), the motor being operable to output at least about 2760 watts (W), and a tool terminal electrically connected to the motor; a battery pack including a pack housing defining a volume of the battery pack, the volume being up to about 5.2×106 cubic millimeters (mm3), battery cells supported by the pack housing, the battery cells being electrically connected and having a nominal voltage of up to about 80 volts (V), and a pack terminal electrically connectable to the tool terminal to transfer current between the battery pack and the tool; and a controller operable to control the transfer of current.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Samuel Sheeks, Jeffrey M. Brozek, Keith Boulanger, Andrew T. Beyerl, Timothy R. Obermann, Alex Huber, Samantha L. Billetdeaux, Lance D. Lamont, Matthew J. Mergener
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Patent number: 11728700Abstract: A power tool includes a housing having a rear wall, a motor assembly coupled to the rear wall, and a plurality of mounting legs projecting from the rear wall toward the motor assembly. The motor assembly defines a motor axis, and includes a stator assembly defining a plurality of axially extending mounting apertures. Each mounting leg defines a threaded boss corresponding to a respective mounting aperture of the stator assembly, and each threaded boss is configured to receive a threaded fastener. The mounting legs are angularly spaced at unequal intervals about the motor axis.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Andrew T. Beyerl, Derek J. Schwab, Samantha L. Billetdeaux, Kyle Greunke, Hans T. Banholzer, Carmen J. Castanos
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Patent number: 11652437Abstract: An electrical combination, a tool system, an electric motor, a battery pack, and operating and manufacturing methods. The tool may include a tool housing, a motor supported by the tool housing, the motor having a nominal outer diameter of up to about 80 millimeters (mm), the motor being operable to output at least about 2760 watts (W), and a tool terminal electrically connected to the motor; a battery pack including a pack housing defining a volume of the battery pack, the volume being up to about 5.2×106 cubic millimeters (mm3), battery cells supported by the pack housing, the battery cells being electrically connected and having a nominal voltage of up to about 80 volts (V), and a pack terminal electrically connectable to the tool terminal to transfer current between the battery pack and the tool; and a controller operable to control the transfer of current.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2018Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Samuel Sheeks, Jeffrey M. Brozek, Keith Boulanger, Andrew T. Beyerl, Timothy R. Obermann, Alex Huber, Samantha L. Billetdeaux, Lance D. Lamont, Matthew J. Mergener
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Patent number: 11374528Abstract: An electrical combination, a tool system, an electric motor, a battery pack, and operating and manufacturing methods. The tool may include a tool housing, a motor supported by the tool housing, the motor having a nominal outer diameter of up to about 80 millimeters (mm), the motor being operable to output at least about 2760 watts (W), and a tool terminal electrically connected to the motor; a battery pack including a pack housing defining a volume of the battery pack, the volume being up to about 5.2×106 cubic millimeters (mm3), battery cells supported by the pack housing, the battery cells being electrically connected and having a nominal voltage of up to about 80 volts (V), and a pack terminal electrically connectable to the tool terminal to transfer current between the battery pack and the tool; and a controller operable to control the transfer of current.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Samuel Sheeks, Jeffrey M. Brozek, Keith Boulanger, Andrew T. Beyerl, Timothy R. Obermann, Alex Huber, Samantha L. Billetdeaux, Lance D. Lamont, Matthew J. Mergener
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Publication number: 20220200303Abstract: A portable power supply including an internal power source, an AC output, a DC output, and an input unit configured to receive power from a first external source. The portable power supply further includes a first power conversion unit configured to convert the power received from the first external source to a first DC power used for charging the internal power source, an AC power conversion unit configured to convert power output by the internal power source to an AC power used for powering a first peripheral device connected to the AC output, and a DC power conversion unit configured to convert power output by the internal power source to a second DC power used for powering a second peripheral device connected to the DC output.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Mahesh M. Swamy, Omid H. Shirazi, Matthew R. Polakowski, Nathan J. Gustafson, Chien-Chih Chao, Samantha L. Billetdeaux, Michael R. Halverson, Benjamin C. Tesch, Chun Jian Tang, Michael A. Matthews, James Dykstra, Brian M. Hockers, Catherine Kelli Semon, Andrew S. Lentz
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Patent number: 11338405Abstract: A power tool includes a battery pack, one or more sensors, an indicator, and an electronic processor coupled to the battery pack, the one or more sensors, and the indicator. The electronic processor is configured to: detect, using the one or more sensors, one or more parameters of the power tool; determine a system performance based on the one or more parameters; determine a system performance level based on the system performance; and provide, using the indicator, an indication corresponding to the system performance.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Lance D. Lamont, Samantha L. Billetdeaux, Timothy R. Obermann, Joseph H. Ellice, Amanda M. Kachar, Kathleen M. Keegan, Brian Alves, Toby Lichtensteiger, Mitchell Carlson, Colin J. Harper
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Publication number: 20210242731Abstract: A power tool includes a housing having a rear wall, a motor assembly coupled to the rear wall, and a plurality of mounting legs projecting from the rear wall toward the motor assembly. The motor assembly defines a motor axis, and includes a stator assembly defining a plurality of axially extending mounting apertures. Each mounting leg defines a threaded boss corresponding to a respective mounting aperture of the stator assembly, and each threaded boss is configured to receive a threaded fastener. The mounting legs are angularly spaced at unequal intervals about the motor axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Inventors: Andrew T. Beyerl, Derek J. Schwab, Samantha L. Billetdeaux, Kyle Greunke, Hans T. Banholzer, Carmen J. Castanos
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Publication number: 20200127593Abstract: An electrical combination, a tool system, an electric motor, a battery pack, and operating and manufacturing methods. The tool may include a tool housing, a motor supported by the tool housing, the motor having a nominal outer diameter of up to about 80 millimeters (mm), the motor being operable to output at least about 2760 watts (W), and a tool terminal electrically connected to the motor; a battery pack including a pack housing defining a volume of the battery pack, the volume being up to about 5.2×106 cubic millimeters (mm3), battery cells supported by the pack housing, the battery cells being electrically connected and having a nominal voltage of up to about 80 volts (V), and a pack terminal electrically connectable to the tool terminal to transfer current between the battery pack and the tool; and a controller operable to control the transfer of current.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Samuel Sheeks, Jeffrey M. Brozek, Keith Boulanger, Andrew T. Beyerl, Timothy R. Obermann, Alex Huber, Samantha L. Billetdeaux, Lance D. Lamont, Matthew J. Mergener
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Publication number: 20200106380Abstract: An electrical combination, a tool system, an electric motor, a battery pack, and operating and manufacturing methods. The tool may include a tool housing, a motor supported by the tool housing, the motor having a nominal outer diameter of up to about 80 millimeters (mm), the motor being operable to output at least about 2760 watts (W), and a tool terminal electrically connected to the motor; a battery pack including a pack housing defining a volume of the battery pack, the volume being up to about 5.2×106 cubic millimeters (mm3), battery cells supported by the pack housing, the battery cells being electrically connected and having a nominal voltage of up to about 80 volts (V), and a pack terminal electrically connectable to the tool terminal to transfer current between the battery pack and the tool; and a controller operable to control the transfer of current.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Samuel Sheeks, Jeffrey M. Brozek, Keith Boulanger, Andrew T. Beyerl, Timothy R. Obermann, Alex Huber, Samantha L. Billetdeaux, Lance D. Lamont, Matthew J. Mergener
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Publication number: 20190262960Abstract: A power tool includes a battery pack, one or more sensors, an indicator, and an electronic processor coupled to the battery pack, the one or more sensors, and the indicator. The electronic processor is configured to: detect, using the one or more sensors, one or more parameters of the power tool; determine a system performance based on the one or more parameters; determine a system performance level based on the system performance; and provide, using the indicator, an indication corresponding to the system performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Lance D. Lamont, Samantha L. Billetdeaux, Timothy R. Obermann, Joseph H. Ellice, Amanda M. Kachar, Kathleen M. Keegan, Brian Alves, Toby Lichtensteiger, Mitchell Carlson, Colin J. Harper
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Publication number: 20190006980Abstract: An electrical combination, a tool system, an electric motor, a battery pack, and operating and manufacturing methods. The tool may include a tool housing, a motor supported by the tool housing, the motor having a nominal outer diameter of up to about 80 millimeters (mm), the motor being operable to output at least about 2760 watts (W), and a tool terminal electrically connected to the motor; a battery pack including a pack housing defining a volume of the battery pack, the volume being up to about 5.2×106 cubic millimeters (mm3), battery cells supported by the pack housing, the battery cells being electrically connected and having a nominal voltage of up to about 80 volts (V), and a pack terminal electrically connectable to the tool terminal to transfer current between the battery pack and the tool; and a controller operable to control the transfer of current.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Samuel Sheeks, Jeffrey M. Brozek, Keith Boulanger, Andrew T. Beyerl, Timothy R. Obermann, Alex Huber, Samantha L. Billetdeaux, Lance D. Lamont, Matthew J. Mergener