Patents Assigned to SOG Specialty Knives & Tools LLC
  • Assisted opening multitool method and apparatus
    Patent number: 8511208
    Abstract: An assisted opening multitool handle comprising a handle housing having a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis, the handle housing having first and second longitudinal regions, the handle housing having an interior surface defining a channel region. The assisted opening multitool handle further comprises a tool member pivotally attached to the handle housing and operatively configured to be positioned in a closed orientation within the channel region and configured to rotate in an opening direction to an open orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: SOG Specialty Knives and Tools, LLC
    Inventor: Spencer Frazer
  • Discrete multitool locking method and apparatus
    Patent number: 8424425
    Abstract: A locking system for a multitool where multiple discrete lock members are attached to a handle and the lock members can be individually engaged to lock and unlock tool members from a retained to an extended position and vice versa within the handle of a multitool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: SOG Specialty Knives and Tools, LLC
    Inventor: Spencer Frazer
  • Folding knife with mechanism to reposition back bar
    Patent number: 8296958
    Abstract: A folding knife having a back bar configured to engage the tang portion of a blade. A release member mechanism is utilized to engage the back bar to apply force thereto to at least partially disengage the back bar from the tang portion of the blade for purposes of repositioning the blade with respect to the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: SOG Specialty Knives and Tools, LLC
    Inventor: Spencer Frazer
  • Wire stripping back bar knife
    Patent number: 8109002
    Abstract: A wire stripping knife having a back bar which cooperates with the handle to strip wire. In one form the back bar is a lock back bar to lock the knife in an open orientation, and in yet another form the back bar is biased to a closed orientation when the blade is in an extended orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Sog Specialty Knives and Tools, LLC
    Inventor: Spencer Frazer
  • Multitool incising attachment method and apparatus
    Patent number: 8011048
    Abstract: A multi-tool attachment having a configuration that is well-suited for incising material and performing various operations where two incising members are positioned on a main portion of the tool and the cutting-edge surfaces are in close engagement with one another at an interface point where the two blades meet in forceful engagement with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC
    Inventor: Spencer Frazer
  • Discrete multitool locking method and apparatus
    Patent number: 7946201
    Abstract: A locking system for a multitool where multiple discrete lock members are attached to a handle and the lock members can be individually engaged to lock and unlock tool members from a retained to an extended position and vice versa within the handle of a multitool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC
    Inventor: Spencer Frazer
  • Multitool with wire stripping element
    Patent number: 7665389
    Abstract: A tool member for a multitool which is configured to strip wire. The tool member has first and second members which in one form are pivotally attached at a common axis on the handle portion of a multitool where the tool member has an extended orientation and can be retracted into the channel region of the tool member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: SOG Specialty Knives & Tools LLC
    Inventor: Spencer Frazer