Patents by Inventor Darryle Bates
Darryle Bates 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).
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Publication number: 20080236240Abstract: A tube bender comprising a mandrel, a forming member connected to the mandrel for coaction with the mandrel to effectuate bending of a tube wherein the forming member has at least two bending positions defined thereon, a handle pivotally connected to said forming member, and a release member movable relative to said handle and configured to be secured in a locked position relative to said forming member when said handle is selectively moved to any of one said at least two bending positions thereby preventing relative movement between said handle and said forming member. The release member enables an operator to move the release member to an unlocked position to permit such operator to move the handle relative to the forming member between the at least two bending positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2008Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: Stride Tool Inc.Inventors: Darryle Bates, Patrick Mulvaney
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Patent number: 7383716Abstract: A tube bender comprising a mandrel, a forming member connected to the mandrel for coaction with the mandrel to effectuate bending of a tube wherein the forming member has at least two bending positions defined thereon, a handle pivotally connected to said forming member, and a release member movable relative to said handle and configured to be secured in a locked position relative to said forming member when said handle is selectively moved to any of one said at least two bending positions thereby preventing relative movement between said handle and said forming member. The release member enables an operator to move the release member to an unlocked position to permit such operator to move the handle relative to the forming member between the at least two bending positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2006Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Stride Tool Inc.Inventors: Darryle Bates, Patrick Mulvaney
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Publication number: 20060283230Abstract: A tube bender comprising a mandrel, a forming member connected to the mandrel for coaction with the mandrel to effectuate bending of a tube wherein the forming member has at least two bending positions defined thereon, a handle pivotally connected to said forming member, and a release member movable relative to said handle and configured to be secured in a locked position relative to said forming member when said handle is selectively moved to any of one said at least two bending positions thereby preventing relative movement between said handle and said forming member. The release member enables an operator to move the release member to an unlocked position to permit such operator to move the handle relative to the forming member between the at least two bending positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2006Publication date: December 21, 2006Inventors: Darryle Bates, Patrick Mulvaney
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Patent number: 7096707Abstract: A tube bender comprising a mandrel, a forming member connected to the mandrel for coaction with the mandrel to effectuate bending of a tube wherein the forming member has at least two bending positions defined thereon, a handle pivotally connected to said forming member, and a release member movable relative to said handle and configured to be secured in a locked position relative to said forming member when said handle is selectively moved to any of one said at least two bending positions thereby preventing relative movement between said handle and said forming member. The release member enables an operator to move the release member to an unlocked position to permit such operator to move the handle relative to the forming member between the at least two bending positions.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2005Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Stride Tool Inc.Inventors: Darryle Bates, Patrick Mulvaney
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Publication number: 20050257593Abstract: A tube bender comprising a mandrel, a forming member connected to the mandrel for coaction with the mandrel to effectuate bending of a tube wherein the forming member has at least two bending positions defined thereon, a handle pivotally connected to said forming member, and a release member movable relative to said handle and configured to be secured in a locked position relative to said forming member when said handle is selectively moved to any of one said at least two bending positions thereby preventing relative movement between said handle and said forming member. The release member enables an operator to move the release member to an unlocked position to permit such operator to move the handle relative to the forming member between the at least two bending positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2005Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: Darryle Bates, Patrick Mulvaney
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Patent number: 6883360Abstract: A tube bender comprising a mandrel, a forming member connected to the mandrel for coaction with the mandrel to effectuate bending of a tube wherein the forming member has at least two bending positions defined thereon, a handle pivotally connected to said forming member, and a release member movable relative to said handle and configured to be secured in a locked position relative to said forming member when said handle is selectively moved to any of one said at least two bending positions thereby preventing relative movement between said handle and said forming member. The release member enables an operator to move the release member to an unlocked position to permit such operator to move the handle relative to the forming member between the at least two bending positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2003Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Stride Tool Inc.Inventors: Darryle Bates, Patrick Mulvaney
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Publication number: 20050035013Abstract: A working display package for a pliers or similar pivoting type tool which includes a display card and a rigid plastic support member is affixed to the display card for accommodating the tool. One piece of the tool is fastened to the package in a fixed position while the other piece of the tool is fastened to the package in a movable position to allow manipulation of the tool prior to purchase.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2003Publication date: February 17, 2005Inventors: Darryle Bates, Jeffrey Jatich
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Publication number: 20040173484Abstract: A flexible magnetic tool holder comprising a first flexible layer having an inner surface and an outer surface; a second flexible layer having an inner surface and an outer surface; a plurality of magnets disposed between said inner surfaces of said first and second layers where the plurality of magnets are arranged in a predetermined array such that adjacent magnets are spaced a predetermined distance apart from each other in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and means for coupling the first flexible layer to the second flexible layer. The tool holder is flexible along the first and second directions thereby permitting the tool holder to conform to surfaces having various contours.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2003Publication date: September 9, 2004Inventors: Darryle Bates, Jeffery J. Jatich, Rockford L. Tyson, C. Wayne Harlan, James T. Slaughter, Randy Deubler, Abellcio Herrera
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Publication number: 20040069043Abstract: A tube bender comprising a mandrel, a forming member connected to the mandrel for coaction with the mandrel to effectuate bending of a tube wherein the forming member has at least two bending positions defined thereon, a handle pivotally connected to said forming member, and a release member movable relative to said handle and configured to be secured in a locked position relative to said forming member when said handle is selectively moved to any of one said at least two bending positions thereby preventing relative movement between said handle and said forming member. The release member enables an operator to move the release member to an unlocked position to permit such operator to move the handle relative to the forming member between the at least two bending positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventors: Darryle Bates, Patrick Mulvaney
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Patent number: 6609405Abstract: A tube bender comprising a mandrel, a forming member connected to the mandrel for coaction with the mandrel to effectuate at least 180 degree bending of a tube wherein the forming member has at least two bending positions defined thereon, a handle pivotally connected to the forming member, a release member movable relative to the handle wherein the release member is associated with the handle, and engagement means for securing the release member in a locked position relative to the forming member when the handle is selectively moved to any of one the at least two bending positions thereby preventing relative movement between the handle and the forming member. The release member enables an operator to move the release member to an unlocked position to permit such operator to move the handle relative to the forming member between the at least two bending positions.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: Stride Tool Inc.Inventors: Darryle Bates, Patrick Mulvaney