Patents by Inventor Stephen M. Bauer

Stephen M. Bauer 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).

  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING TORQUE AND ANGLE
    Publication number: 20260124722
    Abstract: The present invention relates to torque application tools, such as an electronic torque screwdriver, with a multiple axis gyroscope (such as a 3-axis gyroscope or other type of gyroscope) and torque sensor that allows for simultaneous or sequential measurement of torque and angle around the axis of the tool. Targets for torque and angle measurements may be used to create algorithms to detect breakaway torque, residual torque, or to perform error proofing to ensure unique fasteners are tightened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2025
    Publication date: May 7, 2026
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Jerry A. King, Nathan J. Lee, John L. Reynertson, Stephen M. Bauer, Jie Li
  • System and method for measuring torque and angle
    Patent number: 12528161
    Abstract: The present invention relates to torque application tools, such as an electronic torque screwdriver, with a multiple axis gyroscope (such as a 3-axis gyroscope or other type of gyroscope) and torque sensor that allows for simultaneous or sequential measurement of torque and angle around the axis of the tool. Targets for torque and angle measurements may be used to create algorithms to detect breakaway torque, residual torque, or to perform error proofing to ensure unique fasteners are tightened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2026
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Jerry A. King, Nathan J. Lee, John L. Reynertson, Stephen M. Bauer, Jie Li
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING TORQUE AND ANGLE
    Publication number: 20230347481
    Abstract: The present invention relates to torque application tools, such as an electronic torque screwdriver, with a multiple axis gyroscope (such as a 3-axis gyroscope or other type of gyroscope) and torque sensor that allows for simultaneous or sequential measurement of torque and angle around the axis of the tool. Targets for torque and angle measurements may be used to create algorithms to detect breakaway torque, residual torque, or to perform error proofing to ensure unique fasteners are tightened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Jerry A. King, Nathan J. Lee, John L. Reynertson, Stephen M. Bauer, Jie Li
  • System and method for measuring torque and angle
    Patent number: 11752604
    Abstract: The present invention relates to torque application tools, such as an electronic torque screwdriver, with a multiple axis gyroscope (such as a 3-axis gyroscope or other type of gyroscope) and torque sensor that allows for simultaneous or sequential measurement of torque and angle around the axis of the tool. Targets for torque and angle measurements may be used to create algorithms to detect breakaway torque, residual torque, or to perform error proofing to ensure unique fasteners are tightened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Jerry A. King, Nathan J. Lee, John L. Reynertson, Stephen M. Bauer, Jie Li
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING TORQUE AND ANGLE
    Publication number: 20190314964
    Abstract: The present invention relates to torque application tools, such as an electronic torque screwdriver, with a multiple axis gyroscope (such as a 3-axis gyroscope or other type of gyroscope) and torque sensor that allows for simultaneous or sequential measurement of torque and angle around the axis of the tool. Targets for torque and angle measurements may be used to create algorithms to detect breakaway torque, residual torque, or to perform error proofing to ensure unique fasteners are tightened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: Snap-on Incorporated
    Inventors: Jerry A. King, Nathan J. Lee, John L. Reynertson, Stephen M. Bauer, Jie Li