Patents by Inventor Wade Burch
Wade Burch 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: 11938990Abstract: This disclosure describes, in part, a mobile apparatus for identifying items. For instance, the mobile apparatus may include a frame, a basket that attaches to the frame, a tray that attaches to the frame, and a user-facing module that attaches to the frame. Weight sensors may be located beneath the basket and the tray in order to determine the weights of items added to the mobile apparatus. The user-facing module may include imaging devices, such as cameras, that the mobile apparatus uses to perform one or more functions. For example, the mobile apparatus may use the imaging devices to identify items placed within the basket, determine locations of the mobile apparatus within a facility, and/or the like. By including these components, the mobile apparatus is able to generate data that represents the items added to the mobile apparatus, the weights of the items, and the costs of the items.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Wade Burch, Robert David Serra, Matthew Clark Webster, Jacob A Siegel, Brendan Kyle McLeod, Jacob Paul Warren, Sridharan Thirumalai Vasu
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Patent number: 11884315Abstract: This disclosure describes, in part, a mobile apparatus for identifying items. For instance, the mobile apparatus may include a main frame, a chassis attached to the main frame, and a basket that attaches to the chassis in order to prevent the basket from contacting the main frame. One or more sensors, such as weight sensor(s), may be located between the basket and the main frame. The mobile apparatus may further include a shelf that extends substantially horizontally from the main frame, where a gate separates the basket from the shelf. A user may then place first item(s) within a receptacle of the basket and second item(s) within a receptacle of the shelf. The mobile apparatus may further include a handlebar module attached to the main frame, where the handlebar module includes an opening for inserting a removable battery of the mobile apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Wade Burch, Robert David Serra, Matthew Clark Webster, Jacob A. Siegel, David Wai-Man Wong, Jacob Paul Warren, Brendan Kyle McLeod
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Patent number: 11378460Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for thermal detection. A thermal detection device includes a visual sensor, a thermal sensor (e.g., a thermopile array), a controller, a user interface, a display, and a removable and rechargeable battery pack. The thermal detection device also includes a plurality of additional software and hardware modules configured to perform or execute various functions and operations of the thermal detection device. An output from the visual sensor and an output from the thermal sensor are combined by the controller or the plurality of additional modules to generate a combined image for display on the display.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Evans H. Nguyen, Matthew J. Mergener, Wade Burch, James V. Curtin, Zachary P. Haas, Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Gareth Mueckl
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Publication number: 20210010869Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for thermal detection. A thermal detection device includes a visual sensor, a thermal sensor (e.g., a thermopile array), a controller, a user interface, a display, and a removable and rechargeable battery pack. The thermal detection device also includes a plurality of additional software and hardware modules configured to perform or execute various functions and operations of the thermal detection device. An output from the visual sensor and an output from the thermal sensor are combined by the controller or the plurality of additional modules to generate a combined image for display on the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Evans H. Nguyen, Matthew J. Mergener, Wade Burch, James V. Curtin, Zachary P. Haas, Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Gareth Mueckl
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Patent number: 10794769Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for thermal detection. A thermal detection device includes a visual sensor, a thermal sensor (e.g., a thermopile array), a controller, a user interface, a display, and a removable and rechargeable battery pack. The thermal detection device also includes a plurality of additional software and hardware modules configured to perform or execute various functions and operations of the thermal detection device. An output from the visual sensor and an output from the thermal sensor are combined by the controller or the plurality of additional modules to generate a combined image for display on the display.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Evans H. Nguyen, Matthew J. Mergener, Wade Burch, James V. Curtin, Zachary P. Haas, Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Gareth Mueckl
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Patent number: 9723229Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for thermal detection. A thermal detection device includes a visual camera, a thermal detector, a controller, a user interface, a display, and a removable and rechargeable battery pack. The thermal detection device also includes a plurality of additional software and hardware modules configured to perform or execute various functions and operations of the thermal detection device. An output from the visual camera and an output from the thermal detector are combined by the controller or the plurality of additional modules to generate a combined image for display on the display.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2011Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Evans H. Nguyen, Matthew J. Mergener, Wade Burch
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Patent number: 9415485Abstract: A hand tool, pliers and a lock button assembly for a hand tool. The hand tool includes a first jaw assembly including a first rail, a second jaw assembly including a second rail shorter than the first rail, a pivot member coupling the jaw assemblies for pivoting movement between an open position and a closed position. The lock button assembly includes a first lock button member defining a second rail groove operable to selectively receive the second rail; and a second lock button member separate from and connectable to the first lock button member, the lock button members, when connected, cooperating to define a first rail groove receiving the first rail. The lock button assembly is operable between a locked position, engaging the first and second rails to releasably hold the jaw assemblies in the closed position, and an unlocked position, in which the second rail is disengaged.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Michael S. Steele, Wade Burch
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Patent number: 9273857Abstract: An electrical assembly selectively receives power from an external power supply. The electrical assembly includes a base that at least partially defines a tool port and a battery port and an electrical tool selectively coupled to the tool port. A rechargeable battery pack is selectively coupled to the battery port and a circuit is supported by the base and is operable to direct power to the tool port and the battery port such that the external power provides power to the electrical tool to operate the electrical tool and to recharge the rechargeable battery pack.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2009Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Jay Rosenbecker, Gary L. Durian, Todd Johnson, Wade Burch, Joshua Feldman, Jonathan Zick, Michael W. Phillips
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Patent number: 8707564Abstract: A hand saw includes a saw blade, a handle, and a blade carrier. The saw further includes a blade clamp assembly having a locking member that removably couples the saw blade to the blade carrier so that the saw blade pivots with the blade carrier about a pivot axis. An actuating button is manually movable generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the saw blade by the user between an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the actuating button engages the blade carrier to retain the blade carrier and the saw blade in one of an extended position and a folded position. In the disengaged position, the actuating button is disengaged from the blade carrier so that the blade carrier and the saw blade can be pivoted between the extended and the folded positions of the saw blade.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2010Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Wade Burch, Michael S. Steele, Jason R. Crowe, Michael Naughton
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Patent number: 8677866Abstract: A pliers that includes a jaw member removably coupled to a head of the pliers. The jaw member includes a grip surface and a flange including an aperture. The pliers further includes a fastener that extends into the aperture of the flange and an aperture of a longitudinal side of the head to removably couple the jaw member to the head. The jaw member is slidable along the jaw surface of the head from the first longitudinal side toward the second longitudinal side to uncouple the jaw member from the head when the fastener is uncoupled from at least one of the jaw member and the head.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Michael S. Steele, Wade Burch, Tim Albrecht, Michael W. Phillips
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Patent number: 8667874Abstract: A hand tool includes a first jaw assembly and a second jaw assembly. The first jaw assembly includes a first handle portion, a first jaw portion, a first pivot portion disposed between first handle portion and the first jaw portion, and a first rail disposed on one of the first pivot portion and the first handle portion. The second jaw assembly includes a second handle portion, a second jaw portion, a second pivot portion disposed between the second handle portion and the second jaw portion, and a second rail disposed on one of the second pivot portion and the second handle portion. The second rail is shorter than the first rail. A lock button is slidingly coupled to the first rail and selectively slidingly coupled to the second rail. A resilient member disposed between the lock button and the first rail to inhibit sliding movement of the lock button.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Michael S. Steele, Wade Burch
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Publication number: 20140060264Abstract: A hand tool, pliers and a lock button assembly for a hand tool. The hand tool includes a first jaw assembly including a first rail, a second jaw assembly including a second rail shorter than the first rail, a pivot member coupling the jaw assemblies for pivoting movement between an open position and a closed position. The lock button assembly includes a first lock button member defining a second rail groove operable to selectively receive the second rail; and a second lock button member separate from and connectable to the first lock button member, the lock button members, when connected, cooperating to define a first rail groove receiving the first rail. The lock button assembly is operable between a locked position, engaging the first and second rails to releasably hold the jaw assemblies in the closed position, and an unlocked position, in which the second rail is disengaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Michael S. Steele, Wade Burch
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Publication number: 20140036068Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for thermal detection. A thermal detection device includes a visual sensor, a thermal sensor (e.g., a thermopile array), a controller, a user interface, a display, and a removable and rechargeable battery pack. The thermal detection device also includes a plurality of additional software and hardware modules configured to perform or execute various functions and operations of the thermal detection device. An output from the visual sensor and an output from the thermal sensor are combined by the controller or the plurality of additional modules to generate a combined image for display on the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Evans H. Nguyen, Matthew J. Mergener, Wade Burch, James V. Curtin, Zachary P. Haas, Benjamin Oliver Ryan Cabot, Gareth Mueckl
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Patent number: 8621961Abstract: A tool handle includes a handle body having a first end, a second end, an exterior surface and a bore configured to receive a shaft. A wire stripper is integrated into the exterior surface of the handle and configured to cut and remove the insulating layer of a conductive wire. The wire stripper includes a first sharp edge and a second sharp edge intersecting the first sharp edge to form a v-shaped notch.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2010Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Wade Burch, Michael S. Steele, Jason R. Crowe
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Publication number: 20130291692Abstract: A pliers that includes a jaw member removably coupled to a head of the pliers. The jaw member includes a grip surface and a flange including an aperture. The pliers further includes a fastener that extends into the aperture of the flange and an aperture of a longitudinal side of the head to removably couple the jaw member to the head. The jaw member is slidable along the jaw surface of the head from the first longitudinal side toward the second longitudinal side to uncouple the jaw member from the head when the fastener is uncoupled from at least one of the jaw member and the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Michael S. Steele, Wade Burch, Tim Albrecht, Michael W. Phillips
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Patent number: 8516931Abstract: A pliers that includes a jaw member removably coupled to a head of the pliers. The jaw member includes a grip surface and a flange including an aperture. The pliers further includes a fastener that extends into the aperture of the flange and an aperture of a longitudinal side of the head to removably couple the jaw member to the head. The jaw member is slidable along the jaw surface of the head from the first longitudinal side toward the second longitudinal side to uncouple the jaw member from the head when the fastener is uncoupled from at least one of the jaw member and the head.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2011Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Michael S. Steele, Wade Burch, Tim Albrecht, Michael W. Phillips
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Patent number: D686901Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2012Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Scott Bublitz, Jason Crowe, Wade Burch, Jeff Holly
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Patent number: D754513Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Wade Burch, Michael S. Steele
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Patent number: D810539Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Scott Bublitz, Jason Crowe, Wade Burch, Jeff Holly
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Patent number: D848234Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool CorporationInventors: Scott Bublitz, Jason Crowe, Wade Burch, Jeffrey S. Holly