Patents by Inventor Steven M. Stefanik

Steven M. Stefanik 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: 20250135622
    Abstract: One or more settings of a power tool device can be automatically adjusted based on a location of the power tool device relative to a work object. Work object data that indicate a work object type for the work object can be determined, and work location data can be determined based on the work object data. The work location data indicate work locations on the work object where a power tool device action is to be performed. A position of the power tool device is also determined. An electronic controller can determine a power tool device setting corresponding to the power tool device action to be performed at the work location nearest to the power tool device position. The power tool device setting is transmitted to the power tool device by the electronic controller, where the power tool device setting indicates an operating parameter of the power tool device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Anthony M. Davis, Chris J. Burkhardt, Steven M. Stefanik, Jeremy R. Ebner, Chad E. Jones
  • Publication number: 20240422220
    Abstract: A power tool, a wireless communication device, and method for jobsite inventory checks are provided. The power tool (104) include a body, an actuator, an antenna (240), and an electronic controller (210) in communication with the antenna (240). The electronic controller (210) includes a processor (220) configured to receive a mesh mode message requesting that the power tool (104) enable a mesh communication mode, receive an inventory check message originating from a wireless communication device, retransmit the inventory check message to at least one additional power tool in a mesh network with the power tool (104), receive an additional tool identifier from each of the at least one additional power tools in the mesh network, and transmit, in response to the inventory check message, a tool identifier for the power tool (104) and each of the additional tool identifiers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Anthony M. Davis, Chris J. Burkhardt, Steven M. Stefanik
  • Publication number: 20240414782
    Abstract: A method and system for connecting a power tool with a mobile device. The mobile device receives a user request to connect to a power tool and transmits a short-range advertisement. The power tool receives the short-range advertisement and transmits a signal. The mobile device receives the signal from the power tool and determines a signal strength. The mobile device compares the signal strength to a predetermined signal strength value. When the signal strength value exceeds the predetermined signal strength value, the mobile device connects with the power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: Christian Paul Coulis, Jason Glenn Rothman, Steven M. Stefanik
  • Patent number: 12048030
    Abstract: A method and system for connecting a power tool with a mobile device. The mobile device receives a user request to connect to a power tool and transmits a short-range advertisement. The power tool receives the short-range advertisement and transmits a signal. The mobile device receives the signal from the power tool and determines a signal strength. The mobile device compares the signal strength to a predetermined signal strength value. When the signal strength value exceeds the predetermined signal strength value, the mobile device connects with the power tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Christian Paul Coulis, Jason Glenn Rothman, Steven M. Stefanik
  • Publication number: 20230254913
    Abstract: A method and system for connecting a power tool with a mobile device. The mobile device receives a user request to connect to a power tool and transmits a short-range advertisement. The power tool receives the short-range advertisement and transmits a signal. The mobile device receives the signal from the power tool and determines a signal strength. The mobile device compares the signal strength to a predetermined signal strength value. When the signal strength value exceeds the predetermined signal strength value, the mobile device connects with the power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Christian Paul Coulis, Jason Glenn Rothman, Steven M. Stefanik
  • Patent number: 11622392
    Abstract: A method and system for connecting a power tool with a mobile device. The mobile device receives a user request to connect to a power tool and transmits a short-range advertisement. The power tool receives the short-range advertisement and transmits a signal. The mobile device receives the signal from the power tool and determines a signal strength. The mobile device compares the signal strength to a predetermined signal strength value. When the signal strength value exceeds the predetermined signal strength value, the mobile device connects with the power tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Christian Paul Coulis, Jason Glenn Rothman, Steven M. Stefanik
  • Publication number: 20220272773
    Abstract: A method and system for connecting a power tool with a mobile device. The mobile device receives a user request to connect to a power tool and transmits a short-range advertisement. The power tool receives the short-range advertisement and transmits a signal. The mobile device receives the signal from the power tool and determines a signal strength. The mobile device compares the signal strength to a predetermined signal strength value. When the signal strength value exceeds the predetermined signal strength value, the mobile device connects with the power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Christian Paul Coulis, Jason Glenn Rothman, Steven M. Stefanik
  • Patent number: 10932117
    Abstract: A method and system for connecting a power tool with a mobile device. The mobile device receives a user request to connect to a power tool and transmits a short-range advertisement. The power tool receives the short-range advertisement and transmits a signal. The mobile device receives the signal from the power tool and determines a signal strength. The mobile device compares the signal strength to a predetermined signal strength value. When the signal strength value exceeds the predetermined signal strength value, the mobile device connects with the power tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Christian Paul Coulis, Jason Glenn Rothman, Steven M. Stefanik
  • Publication number: 20200162885
    Abstract: A method and system for connecting a power tool with a mobile device. The mobile device receives a user request to connect to a power tool and transmits a short-range advertisement. The power tool receives the short-range advertisement and transmits a signal. The mobile device receives the signal from the power tool and determines a signal strength. The mobile device compares the signal strength to a predetermined signal strength value. When the signal strength value exceeds the predetermined signal strength value, the mobile device connects with the power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Christian Paul Coulis, Jason Glenn Rothman, Steven M. Stefanik
  • Patent number: 10582368
    Abstract: A method and system for connecting a power tool with a mobile device. The mobile device receives a user request to connect to a power tool and transmits a short-range advertisement. The power tool receives the short-range advertisement and transmits a signal. The mobile device receives the signal from the power tool and determines a signal strength. The mobile device compares the signal strength to a predetermined signal strength value. When the signal strength value exceeds the predetermined signal strength value, the mobile device connects with the power tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christian Paul Coulis, Jason Glenn Rothman, Steven M. Stefanik
  • Publication number: 20190349740
    Abstract: A method and system for connecting a power tool with a mobile device. The mobile device receives a user request to connect to a power tool and transmits a short-range advertisement. The power tool receives the short-range advertisement and transmits a signal. The mobile device receives the signal from the power tool and determines a signal strength. The mobile device compares the signal strength to a predetermined signal strength value. When the signal strength value exceeds the predetermined signal strength value, the mobile device connects with the power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Christian Paul Coulis, Jason Glenn Rothman, Steven M. Stefanik
  • Patent number: 10382942
    Abstract: A method and system for connecting a power tool with a mobile device. The mobile device receives a user request to connect to a power tool and transmits a short-range advertisement. The power tool receives the short-range advertisement and transmits a signal. The mobile device receives the signal from the power tool and determines a signal strength. The mobile device compares the signal strength to a predetermined signal strength value. When the signal strength value exceeds the predetermined signal strength value, the mobile device connects with the power tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christian Paul Coulis, Jason Glenn Rothman, Steven M. Stefanik
  • Publication number: 20190053032
    Abstract: A method and system for connecting a power tool with a mobile device. The mobile device receives a user request to connect to a power tool and transmits a short-range advertisement. The power tool receives the short-range advertisement and transmits a signal. The mobile device receives the signal from the power tool and determines a signal strength. The mobile device compares the signal strength to a predetermined signal strength value. When the signal strength value exceeds the predetermined signal strength value, the mobile device connects with the power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Christian Paul Coulis, Jason Glenn Rothman, Steven M. Stefanik
  • Patent number: 10149142
    Abstract: A method and system for connecting a power tool with a mobile device. The mobile device receives a user request to connect to a power tool and transmits a short-range advertisement. The power tool receives the short-range advertisement and transmits a signal. The mobile device receives the signal from the power tool and determines a signal strength. The mobile device compares the signal strength to a predetermined signal strength value. When the signal strength value exceeds the predetermined signal strength value, the mobile device connects with the power tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christian Paul Coulis, Jason Glenn Rothman, Steven M. Stefanik
  • Publication number: 20170353847
    Abstract: A method and system for connecting a power tool with a mobile device. The mobile device receives a user request to connect to a power tool and transmits a short-range advertisement. The power tool receives the short-range advertisement and transmits a signal. The mobile device receives the signal from the power tool and determines a signal strength. The mobile device compares the signal strength to a predetermined signal strength value. When the signal strength value exceeds the predetermined signal strength value, the mobile device connects with the power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Christian Paul Coulis, Jason Glenn Rothman, Steven M. Stefanik