Patents by Inventor Matthew Clemens

Matthew Clemens 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).

  • Publication number: 20060291986
    Abstract: A pallet jack assembly includes a pallet jack having a frame assembly. An attachment includes a shell having a bottom wall and at least one side wall. The bottom wall and the at least one side wall define a storage cavity. The bottom wall is supported by the frame assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Barry Trine, Robert Link, Deryl Webster, Matthew Clemens, Ralph Trine
  • Patent number: 6843154
    Abstract: A drum plug and faucet wrench includes an elongated body having first and second opposite ends, with each end having at least one drum plug drive element. Preferably at least three drive elements are included. Each plug drive element is configured differently from the other drive elements so that the tool can be used on a variety of plug types. The body has at least one flange projecting therefrom with at least two open end wrench heads formed in the flange. Each open end wrench head is of a different size from the other. One open end wrench head can be sized for use with drum faucets while the other can be sized for use with drum ring bolts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Deryl T. Webster, Andy Link, Ralph Trine, Kenneth Schneider, Matthew Clemens
  • Patent number: 6789827
    Abstract: A multifunction drum lifter includes a saddle and a plurality of lift arms pivotally connected to the saddle. Each arm includes a working end having at least one lift finger for engaging the chime of a drum to lift the drum. Preferably the lift arms are three in number and each includes a second lift finger for lifting different sized drums. Each lift arm also includes a plug wrench head and an open end wrench head at its working end so that the lift arms can be used as drum wrenches when removed from the saddle. Preferably each arm has a different plug wrench head and open end wrench head from the other lift arms providing an assortment of drum working tools for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Thomas Webster, Andy Link, Ralph Trine, Kenneth Schneider, Matthew Clemens
  • Patent number: 6742975
    Abstract: An apparatus for stabilizing cargo in a cargo area includes a stabilizing member having a first end, a second end, and a hinge positioned between the first and second ends. The ends of the stabilizing member are configured to engage surfaces of a cargo area to stabilize cargo packed therein. The hinge includes a locking portion configured to lock the stabilizing member in an extended position and a folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Barry Trine, Matthew Clemens
  • Publication number: 20030178863
    Abstract: A multifunction drum lifter includes a saddle and a plurality of lift arms pivotally connected to the saddle. Each arm includes a working end having at least one lift finger for engaging the chime of a drum to lift the drum. Preferably the lift arms are three in number and each includes a second lift finger for lifting different sized drums. Each lift arm also includes a plug wrench head and an open end wrench head at its working end so that the lift arms can be used as drum wrenches when removed from the saddle. Preferably each arm has a different plug wrench head and open end wrench head from the other lift arms providing an assortment of drum working tools for the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas Webster, Andy Link, Ralph Trine, Kenneth Schneider, Matthew Clemens
  • Publication number: 20030159547
    Abstract: A drum plug and faucet wrench includes an elongated body having first and second opposite ends, with each end having at least one drum plug drive element. Preferably at least three drive elements are included. Each plug drive element is configured differently from the other drive elements so that the tool can be used on a variety of plug types. The body has at least one flange projecting therefrom with at least two open end wrench heads formed in the flange. Each open end wrench head is of a different size from the other. One open end wrench head can be sized for use with drum faucets while the other can be sized for use with drum ring bolts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Deryl T. Webster, Andy Link, Ralph Trine, Kenneth Schneider, Matthew Clemens
  • Patent number: D470598
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Vestil Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kenneth Schneider, Ralph Trine, Matthew Clemens