Patents by Inventor Jeffrey A. Stroop

Jeffrey A. Stroop 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: 9486925
    Abstract: A mechanical arm includes a frame with a distal end and a proximal end opposite the distal end. At least one gear may be rotatably connected to the frame. The gear may include a series of projections along its circumference. A pair of opposing jaw members may extend beyond the distal end of the frame. At least one jaw member may be connected to a corresponding gear. An elongate member may be slidably disposed on the frame. The elongate member may include a row of teeth configured to operatively mesh with the series of projections of the gear and may cause rotation of the gear upon translation of the elongate member. A handle may be disposed on the frame nearer the distal end than the proximal end. The handle may include an actuator connected to the elongate member. The actuator may translate the elongate member upon actuation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Stroop
  • Patent number: 5563628
    Abstract: A computer controller is described which can be held in and operated by one hand. A thumb operated cursor control is mounted at the top of a pedestal with a grip section extending laterally rearward. Point and click buttons, operated by the user's index and middle fingers, are mounted forward of the pedestal and underneath the grip section. A stabilizing base is attached to the lower end of the pedestal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Stroop
  • Patent number: 5299475
    Abstract: A tool having a tool shank, includes a tool shank handle fixedly mounted to the tool shank, with respective first and second handle sleeves mounted in coextensive relationship relative to one another about the handle to provide for affording handgrips of adjustable widths to accommodate various individuals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1994
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Stroop