Patents by Inventor Steven W. Hyma

Steven W. Hyma 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).

  • Patent number: 11952167
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a coupling mechanism for detachably attaching two or more utility modules to one another, utility assembles, mobile carriers and other attachable modules and articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignees: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, Keter Plastic LTD.
    Inventors: Yaron Brunner, Grant T. Squiers, Christopher S. Hoppe, Steven W. Hyma
  • Patent number: 11945079
    Abstract: A screwdriver includes a main body and a switch. The main body is coupled to a handle and includes a pair of parallel, spaced apart slots, and a pawl positioned in each slot. Each pawl is biased outwardly by a spring. The switch is pivotable relative to the main body, and the switch includes a groove extending along an arcuate portion of an inner surface. Pivoting the switch in a first direction moves the switch toward a first position in which the groove is positioned in-line with the first pawl. When the switch is in the first position, the first pawl extends outwardly from the slot and engages the internal tooth surface such that application of a torque in a first direction drives a shank in the first direction and application of a torque in the second direction causes the shank to ratchet relative to the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Collin J. Nelson, Steven W. Hyma, Grant T. Squiers, James A. Cemke, Jr., Abhijeet A. Khangar
  • Publication number: 20240058875
    Abstract: A hole saw including a plurality of sidewall openings is provided. The sidewall openings are shaped and grouped in patterns that improve debris ejection of the hole saw and that allow for easy access to the interior of the hole saw for manual debris removal by the user. The opening groups are space from each other by larger uninterrupted areas such that the hole saw has a high strength despite the number and size of openings provided in the saw sidewall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Peter Russell Heath, Bryan C. Ward, Steven W. Hyma
  • Patent number: 11896075
    Abstract: A hard hat with symmetric front and back mounting ridges to support a headlamp is described. The hard hat provides mounting ridges to receive insertion slots of a rigid mounting bracket that fit around the ridges. The rigid mounting bracket includes channels to loop a strap through the channels and support a lamp on the bracket. The strap may include a hook and loop fastener system to enable attachment of a variety of lamps to the rigid support bracket. In this way, the hard hat can support a wide variety of headlamps attached to the rigid mounting bracket without destructive alterations to the hard hat. Clips may be added to the rigid mounting bracket to secure or lock the bracket in place during operation and prevent accidental knocks or jarring of the headlamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventor: Steven W. Hyma
  • Patent number: 11845134
    Abstract: A hole saw including a plurality of sidewall openings is provided. The sidewall openings are shaped and grouped in patterns that improve debris ejection of the hole saw and that allow for easy access to the interior of the hole saw for manual debris removal by the user. The opening groups are space from each other by larger uninterrupted areas such that the hole saw has a high strength despite the number and size of openings provided in the saw sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Peter Russell Heath, Bryan C. Ward, Steven W. Hyma
  • Publication number: 20230364745
    Abstract: A hand tool includes a first jaw, a first handle fixed to the first jaw, a second jaw, and a second handle pivotally coupled to the second jaw, a link member, and an adjustment member. The adjustment member is operable to axially move a first end of the link member to vary a distance between the first and second jaws. The adjustment member includes an engagement surface engageable with the first end of the link member, a shank in threaded engagement with a bore in the first handle, and a flange extending from the shank opposite the engagement portion. The flange includes a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and an elongate opening extending through the first and second sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Steven W. Hyma, Cheng Zhang Li
  • Publication number: 20230339127
    Abstract: A utility knife including a handle, a blade, a first blade holder, and a spare blade holder. The spare blade holder is pivotal with respect to the handle between an open position where the recess is exposed to allow a spare blade to be removed from the spare blade holder and a closed position where the recess is within a slot of the handle to inhibit removal of the spare blade from the spare blade holder. The spare blade holder further including a cam surface and the cam surface of the spare blade holder engages a cam surface of the handle when the spare blade holder is in the closed position to urge the spare blade holder in a direction from a first longitudinal side of the handle toward a second longitudinal side of the handle to allow the first blade holder to pivot between extended and folded positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Grant T. Squiers, Steven W. Hyma, Christopher S. Hoppe, Michael Stearns, Joseph M. DeBaker
  • Patent number: 11794952
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a coupling mechanism for detachably attaching two or more utility modules to one another, utility assembles, mobile carriers and other attachable modules and articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignees: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, Keter Plastic LTD.
    Inventors: Yaron Brunner, Grant T. Squiers, Christopher S. Hoppe, Steven W. Hyma
  • Patent number: 11787599
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a coupling mechanism for detachably attaching two or more utility modules to one another, utility assembles, mobile carriers and other attachable modules and articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignees: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, Keter Plastic LTD.
    Inventors: Yaron Brunner, Grant T. Squiers, Christopher S. Hoppe, Steven W. Hyma
  • Publication number: 20230312173
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a coupling mechanism for detachably attaching two or more utility modules to one another, utility assembles, mobile carriers and other attachable modules and articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Yaron Brunner, Grant T. Squiers, Christopher S. Hoppe, Steven W. Hyma
  • Patent number: 11745329
    Abstract: A wrench case for a set of combination wrenches, where each wrench includes an open end, a closed end, and an elongate handle extending therebetween. The wrench case includes a handle, a post receiving the open end of each wrench, and a body including a front side and a back side. The front side supports the elongate handle of each wrench. The wrench case further includes a plurality of tabs spaced apart along the front side of the body. Between adjacent tabs is a gap that receives each wrench. The wrench case further includes a door pivotally coupled to the body between a closed position, in which the door is coupled adjacent the front side of the body to maintain each wrench against the body, and an open position, in which the door is coupled adjacent the back side of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Steven W. Hyma, Joseph M. DeBaker, Scott M. Hangartner
  • Patent number: 11745313
    Abstract: A hand tool includes a first jaw, a first handle fixed to the first jaw, a second jaw, and a second handle pivotally coupled to the second jaw, a link member, and an adjustment member. The adjustment member is operable to axially move a first end of the link member to vary a distance between the first and second jaws. The adjustment member includes an engagement surface engageable with the first end of the link member, a shank in threaded engagement with a bore in the first handle, and a flange extending from the shank opposite the engagement portion. The flange includes a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and an elongate opening extending through the first and second sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Steven W. Hyma, Chen Zhang Li
  • Patent number: 11731806
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a coupling mechanism for detachably attaching two or more utility modules to one another, utility assembles, mobile carriers and other attachable modules and articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignees: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, Keter Plastic LTD.
    Inventors: Yaron Brunner, Grant T. Squiers, Christopher S. Hoppe, Steven W. Hyma
  • Patent number: 11731807
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a coupling mechanism for detachably attaching two or more utility modules to one another, utility assembles, mobile carriers and other attachable modules and articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignees: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, Keter Plastic LTD.
    Inventors: Yaron Brunner, Grant T. Squiers, Christopher S. Hoppe, Steven W. Hyma
  • Publication number: 20230256583
    Abstract: A battery tether system for tethering a power tool battery is provided. The battery may include a tether receiver as an integral component of the battery or the battery may be retrofit with a sleeve or bumper including a tether receiver. The sleeve may include a clasp to overlay the retrofit battery and ensure that the tether receptacle remains coupled to the battery. The tether receiver may connect to the tool receiver and provide an electrical connection to the tool and a tether receiver for the battery. The battery system may include tether keys configured to be inserted into a slot and slide into a locking pocket of the sleeve or bumper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Jones, Grant T. Squiers, Emelie E. Troedson, Christopher S. Hoppe, Steven W. Hyma, Kyle Reeder, Anthony S. Graykowski
  • Patent number: 11728609
    Abstract: A crimping tool, for attaching at least one wire to a connector, includes a housing, a first handle coupled to the housing, and a second handle coupled to the housing and movable relative to the first handle. The crimping tool also includes a working head coupled to the housing opposite the first and second handles. The working head includes an upper wall, an end wall, and a gap defined between the upper wall and the end wall. The crimping tool also includes a punch assembly slidable along the working head toward the end wall in response to movement of the second handle toward the first handle. The punch assembly is visible through the gap as the punch assembly slides toward the end wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher S. Hoppe, Anthony S. Graykowski, Mark W. Cors, Steven W. Hyma, Grant Thomas Squiers, Benjamin Roers, Michael Stearns
  • Patent number: 11724408
    Abstract: A utility knife including a handle, a blade, a first blade holder, and a spare blade holder. The spare blade holder is pivotal with respect to the handle between an open position where the recess is exposed to allow a spare blade to be removed from the spare blade holder and a closed position where the recess is within a slot of the handle to inhibit removal of the spare blade from the spare blade holder. The spare blade holder further including a cam surface and the cam surface of the spare blade holder engages a cam surface of the handle when the spare blade holder is in the closed position to urge the spare blade holder in a direction from a first longitudinal side of the handle toward a second longitudinal side of the handle to allow the first blade holder to pivot between extended and folded positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Grant T. Squiers, Steven W. Hyma, Christopher S. Hoppe, Michael Stearns, Joseph M. DeBaker
  • Patent number: D999606
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Iris Madunic, Steven W. Hyma, Bridget K. Behrens, Brad Urban, David Hlavac
  • Patent number: D1004648
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven W. Hyma, Jacob A. Krabbe, Smith C. Theiler
  • Patent number: D1022336
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Grant T. Squiers, Steven W. Hyma