Patents Assigned to Spyderco, Inc.
  • Knife with adjustable scales
    Patent number: 9636829
    Abstract: A knife is provided that has at least one scale with multiple layers. A user can remove these layers to achieve the proper knife handle thickness. Further, the user may add various top layers to accommodate different applications of the knife. These features improve the utility of the knife and lower the cost for the user because the user does not have to buy multiple knives with different handle sizes and different handle types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Spyderco, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce R. Taylor
  • Split spring locking feature for a folding tool
    Patent number: 9592612
    Abstract: A folding tool with improved locking features is provided. The locking feature comprises a substantially rigid member disposed between or proximal to a handle portion of the tool. The substantially rigid member comprises a bifurcated end forming at least one biased member for contacting a tang of the tool and securing the tool in at least one of a closed and an open position with additional locking features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Spyderco, Inc.
    Inventor: Tom D. Koenig
  • Locking mechanism for a push button activated folding tool
    Patent number: 9492916
    Abstract: A folding tool with an improved locking mechanism is provided. The locking mechanism includes a biasing member interconnected to a handle of the tool and coupled to an engagement member, which may be a push button. In various embodiments, the biasing member biases the engagement member towards a locked position in which a portion of the engagement member interacts with a tang of an implement to prevent rotation of the implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Spyderco, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas S. Snyder, Tom D. Koenig
  • Folding knife with a two-piece backlock
    Patent number: 9327413
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for a folding knife is provided. More specifically, the locking mechanism is a two-piece backlock that maintains the folding knife's extended position and prevents the blade from inadvertently closing when the knife is in use in the extended position and impedes the folding knife from inadvertently opening when the knife is in a closed position of storage. The locking mechanism generally comprises a backlock, a toggle, and a biasing member. The toggle rotates between two positions and engages with the tang of the blade and the backlock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Spyderco, Inc.
    Inventor: Kimiyuki Sakai
  • FOLDING KNIFE WITH DOUBLE DEPRESSION BLADE OPENING MECHANISM
    Publication number: 20150158187
    Abstract: A folding knife is provided that has at least two opening features on a blade of the folding knife. These opening features reduce the likelihood of injury when a user opens the folding knife and improve the effectiveness of the folding knife These opening features may be depressions, protrusions, or any other opening feature that aids the user and are positioned generally near the distal end of the blade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicant: Spyderco, Inc.
    Inventor: Sal Glesser
  • Rotatable Hand-Held Blade-Sharpening Apparatus
    Publication number: 20150151408
    Abstract: A sharpening apparatus is provided. The sharpening apparatus includes a foldable case, a first sharpening tool, and a second sharpening tool. The first and second sharpening tools are associated with the foldable case and are rotatable between a storage position and a sharpening position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: SPYDERCO, INC.
    Inventor: Peter H. Jhones
  • Folding Knife with a Two-Piece Backlock
    Publication number: 20150128426
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for a folding knife is provided. More specifically, the locking mechanism is a two-piece backlock that maintains the folding knife's extended position and prevents the blade from inadvertently closing when the knife is in use in the extended position and impedes the folding knife from inadvertently opening when the knife is in a closed position of storage. The locking mechanism generally comprises a backlock, a toggle, and a biasing member. The toggle rotates between two positions and engages with the tang of the blade and the backlock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: Spyderco, Inc.
    Inventor: Kimiyuki Sakai
  • Modular spring assembly for a folding tool
    Patent number: 8978253
    Abstract: A modular spring assembly configured for interconnection with a folding tool is provided. The modular spring assembly may be positioned coaxially with a pivot axis of the folding tool and interconnected to the folding tool. In one embodiment, the modular spring assembly includes a cup and a torsion spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Spyderco, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas S. Snyder
  • Rotatable hand-held blade-sharpening apparatus
    Patent number: 8951098
    Abstract: A sharpening apparatus is provided. The sharpening apparatus includes a foldable case, a first sharpening tool, and a second sharpening tool. The first and second sharpening tools are associated with the foldable case and are rotatable between a storage position and a sharpening position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Spyderco, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter H. Jhones
  • Folding knife locking mechanism with carrier device
    Patent number: 8745878
    Abstract: A folding knife locking mechanism is provided which maintains the open and closed positions associated with the folding knife. A carrier assembly for the locking mechanism for changing the folding knife from the closed to the open position is also disclosed. In one embodiment, the folding knife comprises a carrier assembly for positioning a spherical locking mechanism against the tang of the knife, without the need for scales or other retaining elements typical in prior art knives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Spyderco, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric G. Glesser
  • Folding knife
    Patent number: D735551
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: SPYDERCO, INC.
    Inventor: Serge Panchenko
  • Dual blade folding knife
    Patent number: D739202
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Spyderco, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Glesser
  • Folding knife and scissor tool
    Patent number: D739697
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Spyderco, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Glesser
  • Folding knife and multitool
    Patent number: D739698
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Spyderco, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Glesser
  • Folding knife
    Patent number: D743769
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Spyderco, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric G. Glesser
  • Folding knife with multiple blades
    Patent number: D746657
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Spyderco, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Glesser
  • Folding knife
    Patent number: D747946
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: SPYDERCO, INC.
    Inventor: Peter Carey
  • Folding knife
    Patent number: D752412
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Spyderco, Inc.
    Inventor: Ray Mears
  • Folding knife
    Patent number: D753459
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: SPYDERCO, INC.
    Inventor: Eric Glesser
  • Folding knife
    Patent number: D753460
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: SPYDERCO, INC.
    Inventor: Darriel K. Caston