Patents by Inventor Andrew G. Gorrie

Andrew G. Gorrie 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).

  • Jar opener and method for loosening jar lids suitable for arthritic persons
    Patent number: 8001872
    Abstract: Embodiments of an improved jar opener and method for loosening jar lids particularly suitable for persons with arthritic hands are generally described herein. The jar opener includes first and second leveraging elements coupled by a threaded rod and a dual-axis hinge assembly. The jar opener includes curved cut-out regions of different curvatures and the dual-axis hinge assembly includes selectable pivot points to accept jar lids of various diameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: Andrew G. Gorrie
  • JAR OPENER AND METHOD FOR LOOSENING JAR LIDS SUITABLE FOR ARTHRITIC PERSONS
    Publication number: 20100319493
    Abstract: Embodiments of an improved jar opener and method for loosening jar lids particularly suitable for persons with arthritic hands are generally described herein. The jar opener includes first and second leveraging elements coupled by a threaded rod and a dual-axis hinge assembly. The jar opener includes curved cut-out regions of different curvatures and the dual-axis hinge assembly includes selectable pivot points to accept jar lids of various diameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventor: Andrew G. Gorrie