Patents by Inventor Almer J. Rutz

Almer J. Rutz 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: 5669650
    Abstract: A detachable and adjustable auxiliary handle for a long-handled material-moving tool includes a handle bracket having a first leg portion with an end attached to a first foot portion which is curved to fitting mount upon the handle shaft of a shovel, and further having a second leg portion which is integral to the first leg portion and extends at an acute angle relative to the first leg portion and has an end which is attached to a second foot portion which is curved to fitting mount upon the handle shaft of a shovel, and further has three holes aligned and spaced long the length thereof. A generally U-shaped hand-hold support member is adjustably fastened to the second leg portion upon any of the three holes and supports a hand-hold member which is fastened between the two extension portions of the hand-hold support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Inventor: Almer J. Rutz
  • Patent number: 5208084
    Abstract: A pad (10) is adapted for attachment to an edge (18) of a countertop or desk (12). The pad (10) is constructed of a frame (28) extending over two surfaces of the desk (12) and is covered with cushioning (30) and a cover (36). The pad (10) attaches with adhesive strips (38) mounted directly on the frame (28) for attaching to the top (14) of the desk (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Inventor: Almer J. Rutz
  • Patent number: 4167253
    Abstract: A bandage roll dispenser comprising a front and rear housing adapted to be slidably fitted together. The front half has a horizontal channel and a front half of a spool housing. The front half of the spool housing has slots therein. A rod of bandage has a center roll therein. The center rod is adapted to be mounted in the slots of the front half of the spool housing with the roll of bandage mounted therein. The horizontal channel is adapted to receive the outer end of the roll of bandage. The rear half of the spool has a plate adapted to be slid over the end of the gauze and over the horizontal channel. The rear half of the spool housing also has a rear half a spool housing adapted to abutt the front half of spool housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1979
    Inventor: Almer J. Rutz