Patents by Inventor John E. Trusty, Sr.

John E. Trusty, Sr. 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: 6185771
    Abstract: The present invention relates primarily to a versatile hand-held pocket tool having slidable pivoted jaws that are extensible from within the handle grips. The pivoted jaws are rotatably locked in the extended position thereby preventing the pliers from retracting when being used. When not in use the pliers are retracted into each of the handle grips and rotatably locked, maintaining the jaws in their storage position. Each of the jaws has two cutting surfaces; one notched cutting surface for cutting wire and one shearing surface for wire stripping and the like. Two foldable pivoted screwdrivers comprising a flattened blade type and a Phillips end type are included to provide versatile portable tool operation. The pocket tool can be manufactured using powdered metal technology to reduce the manufacturing cost and to ensure greater uniformity and precision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Inventor: John E. Trusty, Sr.