Patents by Inventor Paul Steinweg
Paul Steinweg 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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Patent number: 11590645Abstract: A wrench rack includes a base portion having a first side and a second side, and a first rail and a second rail. Each of the first rail and second rail includes a plurality of wrench slots formed at a predetermined angle. The first rail and second rail are releasably coupled with the first side and second side of the base portion, respectively, in a first configuration and the first rail and second rail are releasably coupled to the second side and first side of the base portion, respectively, in a second configuration, such that an orientation of the predetermined angle of the wrench slots of the first configuration is reversed in the second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: APEX BRANDS, INC.Inventors: Paul Steinweg, Eric Van Fossen
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Publication number: 20210283767Abstract: A wrench rack includes a base portion having a first side and a second side, and a first rail and a second rail. Each of the first rail and second rail includes a plurality of wrench slots formed at a predetermined angle. The first rail and second rail are releasably coupled with the first side and second side of the base portion, respectively, in a first configuration and the first rail and second rail are releasably coupled to the second side and first side of the base portion, respectively, in a second configuration, such that an orientation of the predetermined angle of the wrench slots of the first configuration is reversed in the second configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Paul Steinweg, Eric Van Fossen
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Patent number: 11059163Abstract: A wrench rack includes a base portion having a first side and a second side, and a first rail and a second rail. Each of the first rail and second rail includes a plurality of wrench slots formed at a predetermined angle. The first rail and second rail are releasably coupled with the first side and second side of the base portion, respectively, in a first configuration and the first rail and second rail are releasably coupled to the second side and first side of the base portion, respectively, in a second configuration, such that an orientation of the predetermined angle of the wrench slots of the first configuration is reversed in the second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2018Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: APEX BRANDS, INCInventors: Paul Steinweg, Eric Van Fossen
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Publication number: 20200039058Abstract: A wrench rack includes a base portion having a first side and a second side, and a first rail and a second rail. Each of the first rail and second rail includes a plurality of wrench slots formed at a predetermined angle. The first rail and second rail are releasably coupled with the first side and second side of the base portion, respectively, in a first configuration and the first rail and second rail are releasably coupled to the second side and first side of the base portion, respectively, in a second configuration, such that an orientation of the predetermined angle of the wrench slots of the first configuration is reversed in the second configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Paul Steinweg, Eric Van Fossen
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Patent number: 9975225Abstract: A locking mechanism for use with a tool has a tool having a first working end, an opposite second end, a central axis therebetween, and a least one axial recess formed on an outer surface of the tool. A cap is rotatably received on the tool opposite second end, the cap comprising at least one recess formed on an outer surface thereon. The cap is rotatable between a first position in which the cap at least one recess aligns with the tool at least one recess, and a second position in which the cap at least one recess is out of alignment with the tool at least one recess. The locking mechanism further comprises a detent operatively positioned between the tool and the cap. The detent may be a pin and a spring, where the spring biases the cap into the second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2014Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Apex Brands, Inc.Inventors: Paul Steinweg, Hsien-Chung Tuan-Mu
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Publication number: 20140360321Abstract: A locking mechanism for use with a tool has a tool having a first working end, an opposite second end, a central axis therebetween, and a least one axial recess formed on an outer surface of the tool. A cap is rotatably received on the tool opposite second end, the cap comprising at least one recess formed on an outer surface thereon. The cap is rotatable between a first position in which the cap at least one recess aligns with the tool at least one recess, and a second position in which the cap at least one recess is out of alignment with the tool at least one recess. The locking mechanism further comprises a detent operatively positioned between the tool and the cap. The detent may be a pin and a spring, where the spring biases the cap into the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Paul Steinweg, Hsien-Chung Tuan-Mu
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Patent number: 8813612Abstract: A locking mechanism for use with a tool has a tool having a first working end, an opposite second end, a central axis therebetween, and a least one axial recess formed on an outer surface of the tool. A cap is rotatably received on the tool opposite second end, the cap comprising at least one recess formed on an outer surface thereon. The cap is rotatable between a first position in which the cap at least one recess aligns with the tool at least one recess, and a second position in which the cap at least one recess is out of alignment with the tool at least one recess. The locking mechanism further comprises a detent operatively positioned between the tool and the cap. The detent may be a pin and a spring, where the spring biases the cap into the second position.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Apex Brands, Inc.Inventors: Paul Steinweg, Hsien-Chung Tuan-Mu
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Publication number: 20130228985Abstract: A locking mechanism for use with a tool has a tool having a first working end, an opposite second end, a central axis therebetween, and a least one axial recess formed on an outer surface of the tool. A cap is rotatably received on the tool opposite second end, the cap comprising at least one recess formed on an outer surface thereon. The cap is rotatable between a first position in which the cap at least one recess aligns with the tool at least one recess, and a second position in which the cap at least one recess is out of alignment with the tool at least one recess. The locking mechanism further comprises a detent operatively positioned between the tool and the cap. The detent may be a pin and a spring, where the spring biases the cap into the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.Inventors: Paul Steinweg, Hsien-Chung Tuan-Mu
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Patent number: 8375831Abstract: A locking mechanism for use with a tool has a tool having a first working end, an opposite second end, a central axis therebetween, and a least one axial recess formed on an outer surface of the tool. A cap is rotatably received on the tool opposite second end, the cap comprising at least one recess formed on an outer surface thereon. The cap is rotatable between a first position in which the cap at least one recess aligns with the tool at least one recess, and a second position in which the cap at least one recess is out of alignment with the tool at least one recess. The locking mechanism further comprises a detent operatively positioned between the tool and the cap. The detent may be a pin and a spring, where the spring biases the cap into the second position.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2008Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Easco Hand Tools, Inc.Inventors: Paul Steinweg, Hsien-Chung Tuan-Mu
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Publication number: 20090107303Abstract: A locking mechanism for use with a tool has a tool having a first working end, an opposite second end, a central axis therebetween, and a least one axial recess formed on an outer surface of the tool. A cap is rotatably received on the tool opposite second end, the cap comprising at least one recess formed on an outer surface thereon. The cap is rotatable between a first position in which the cap at least one recess aligns with the tool at least one recess, and a second position in which the cap at least one recess is out of alignment with the tool at least one recess. The locking mechanism further comprises a detent operatively positioned between the tool and the cap. The detent may be a pin and a spring, where the spring biases the cap into the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Inventors: Paul Steinweg, Hsien-Chung Tuan-Mu
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Publication number: 20080023104Abstract: A funnel having a receiving chamber, a neck portion, a valve and a couple connected to the neck portion, the coupler having a housing having an axial bore formed therethrough and a cam body received therein, the cam body having an axial bore formed there through, where the cam body cams the walls of the housing radially outward between a first diameter and a second diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Inventor: Paul Steinweg
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Publication number: 20070186995Abstract: A funnel having a receiving chamber, a neck portion, a valve and a couple connected to the neck portion, the coupler having a housing having an axial bore formed therethrough and a cam body received therein, the cam body having an axial bore formed there through, where the cam body cams the walls of the housing radially outward between a first diameter and a second diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventor: Paul Steinweg
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Publication number: 20070031202Abstract: A ratchet wrench assembly for use with a tap and a die, comprising a wrench having a first handle and a head at one end of the first handle that defines an opening therethrough. A ratchet ring is disposed in the head opening such that the ratchet ring rotates with respect to the head portion in a first direction and rotates with the head portion in a second direction. The ratchet ring defines a substantially cylindrical inner engaging surface having a rib projecting radially inwardly therefrom. An adapter includes a lower portion for receiving one of the tap and the die and a barrel portion defining a depression in an outer surface. The ratcheting ring slidably receives the barrel portion therein and is rotationally fixed to the ratchet ring by the rib and the depression.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2005Publication date: February 8, 2007Inventors: Hsien-Chung Mu, Paul Steinweg