Patents by Inventor William Kreutter

William Kreutter 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).

  • Clevis pin arrangement for a tool
    Patent number: 12716446
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a clevis pin arrangement for use in a tool. The clevis pin arrangement can include a clevis that includes a first and second leg with first and second apertures, respectively, a clevis pin that extends between the first and second apertures when in a closed position, and an actuator. The actuator can move the clevis pin arrangement between the closed position and an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2026
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventors: James Myrhum, William Kreutter, Hong Shou Luo, Michael Fink, Mathew R. Rentmeester, Brian J. Hyde
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CUTTER RAM RETURN
    Publication number: 20250229347
    Abstract: A hydraulic actuator includes a cylinder having a first end and a second end. A first plate is proximate the first end of the cylinder and a second plate is proximate the second end of the cylinder. A first tie rod is coupled between the first plate and the second plate so that the first plate and the second plate move together relative to the cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2025
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Inventor: William Kreutter
  • Systems and methods for cutter ram return
    Patent number: 12290866
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for ram return in cutting tools. A cutting tool can include a frame, a cutting blade coupled to the frame, and an outer ram coupled to the frame. The outer ram can include a bore to receive hydraulic fluid to provide a first stage of movement for the cutting blade into to a cutting position. The cutting tool can also include an inner ram, an extension spring, a compression spring, or a gas spring to provide a second stage of movement to return the ram and the cutting blade to a non-cutting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
    Inventor: William Kreutter
  • Systems and Methods for Cutter Ram Return
    Publication number: 20220281020
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for ram return in cutting tools. A cutting tool can include a frame, a cutting blade coupled to the frame, and an outer ram coupled to the frame. The outer ram can include a bore to receive hydraulic fluid to provide a first stage of movement for the cutting blade into to a cutting position. The cutting tool can also include an inner ram, an extension spring, a compression spring, or a gas spring to provide a second stage of movement to return the ram and the cutting blade to a non-cutting position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventor: William Kreutter
  • Clevis Pin Arrangement for a Tool
    Publication number: 20210396260
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a clevis pin arrangement for use in a tool. The clevis pin arrangement can include a clevis that includes a first and second leg with first and second apertures, respectively, a clevis pin that extends between the first and second apertures when in a closed position, and an actuator. The actuator can move the clevis pin arrangement between the closed position and an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: James Myrhum, William Kreutter, Hong Shou Luo, Michael Fink, Mathew R. Rentmeester, Brian J. Hyde