Patents by Inventor Bruce J. Lance

Bruce J. Lance 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).

  • Locking wrench tool with auxiliary mechanical output
    Patent number: 4297756
    Abstract: Provided are two general types of locking wrench tools having coacting jaws, fixed and movable handle structure and resiliently biased toggle mechanism operative to maintain the coacting jaws of the tools locked clamped. Each of the tools is arranged to have an auxiliary mechanical output device. Several types and embodiments of auxiliary mechanical output devices are provided including rod clamping and holding mechanism; ball and socket mechanism suitable for adjustable positioning to hold, for example, a camera, in a fixed position; and punch mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1981
    Inventor: Bruce J. Lance