Patents by Inventor Reinhard Srajer
Reinhard Srajer 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: 7363669Abstract: A folding multipurpose tool including adjustable locking pliers with an over-center locking mechanism to retain the jaws in a gripping condition. The jaws of the locking pliers can be folded into the handles of the tool to produce a compact folded configuration. A latch mechanism in the tool handle retains a selected one of several folding tool bits or blades in an extended position for use and includes an abutment arrangement to prevent such a selected tool bit from being extended too far. A spring associated with a tool bit driving socket retains separate tool bits and resists inadvertent removal of an adjustment screw element of the locking pliers. Upon removal of the adjustment screw element, special bits, such as a corkscrew, can be screwed into the tool bit driving socket.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2006Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.Inventors: Howard G. Berg, Timothy S. Leatherman, Benjamin C. Rivera, Reinhard Srajer
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Patent number: 7347128Abstract: A folding multipurpose hand tool including a pivoted latch that engages side walls of a handle and a base of a folding tool member to hold the folding tool member in a selection position. A separate safety interlock latch keeps a folding blade stowed in a handle when another tool is moved from a first position with respect to the handle. A tool bit holder securely holds and drives reduced thickness tool bits that can also be engaged in and driven by conventional sockets having a regular hexagonal shape.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2004Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin C. Rivera, Hollan A. Tsuda, Nathan E. Knight, Melissa C. Yale, Glenn Klecker, Reinhard Srajer
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Publication number: 20070294833Abstract: A folding multipurpose hand tool including a pivoted latch that engages side walls of a handle and a base of a folding tool member to hold the folding tool member in a selection position. Pliers include a non-circular hub. A separate safety interlock latch keeps a folding blade stowed in a handle when another tool is moved from a first position with respect to the handle. A tool bit holder securely holds and drives reduced thickness tool bits that can also be engaged in and driven by conventional sockets having a regular hexagonal shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2007Publication date: December 27, 2007Applicant: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Rivera, Hollan Tsuda, Nathan Knight, Melissa Yale, Glenn Klecker, Reinhard Srajer
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Publication number: 20060253995Abstract: A folding multipurpose tool including adjustable locking pliers with an over-center locking mechanism to retain the jaws in a gripping condition. The jaws of the locking pliers can be folded into the handles of the tool to produce a compact folded configuration. A latch mechanism in the tool handle retains a selected one of several folding tool bits or blades in an extended position for use and includes an abutment arrangement to prevent such a selected tool bit from being extended too far. A spring associated with a tool bit driving socket retains separate tool bits and resists inadvertent removal of an adjustment screw element of the locking pliers. Upon removal of the adjustment screw element, special bits, such as a corkscrew, can be screwed into the tool bit driving socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Howard Berg, Timothy Leatherman, Benjamin Rivera, Reinhard Srajer
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Publication number: 20050150333Abstract: A folding multipurpose hand tool including a pivoted latch that engages side walls of a handle and a base of a folding tool member to hold the folding tool member in a selection position. A separate safety interlock latch keeps a folding blade stowed in a handle when another tool is moved from a first position with respect to the handle. A tool bit holder securely holds and drives reduced thickness tool bits that can also be engaged in and driven by conventional sockets having a regular hexagonal shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2004Publication date: July 14, 2005Inventors: Benjamin Rivera, Hollan Tsuda, Nathan Knight, Melissa Yale, Glenn Klecker, Reinhard Srajer
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Patent number: 6282996Abstract: A folding multipurpose tool including adjustable locking pliers with an over-center locking mechanism to retain the jaws in a gripping condition. The jaws of the locking pliers can be folded into the handles of the tool to produce a compact folded configuration. A latch mechanism in the tool handle retains a selected one of several folding tool bits or blades in an extended position for use and includes an abutment arrangement to prevent such a selected tool bit from being extended too far. A spring associated with a tool bit driving socket retains separate tool bits and resists inadvertent removal of an adjustment screw element of the locking pliers. Upon removal of the adjustment screw element, special bits, such as a corkscrew, can be screwed into the tool bit driving socket.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1999Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Assignee: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.Inventors: Howard G. Berg, Timothy S. Leatherman, Benjamin C. Rivera, Reinhard Srajer
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Publication number: 20010010100Abstract: A folding multipurpose tool including adjustable locking pliers with an over-center locking mechanism to retain the jaws in a gripping condition. The jaws of the locking pliers can be folded into the handles of the tool to produce a compact folded configuration. A latch mechanism in the tool handle retains a selected one of several folding tool bits or blades in an extended position for use and includes an abutment arrangement to prevent such a selected tool bit from being extended too far. A spring associated with a tool bit driving socket retains separate tool bits and resists inadvertent removal of an adjustment screw element of the locking pliers. Upon removal of the adjustment screw element, special bits, such as a corkscrew, can be screwed into the tool bit driving socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2001Publication date: August 2, 2001Applicant: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., an Oregon CorporationInventors: Howard G. Berg, Timothy S. Leatherman, Benjamin C. Rivera, Reinhard Srajer
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Patent number: 4653522Abstract: The ground hydrant of the present invention includes an outlet nozzle above ground and a drain water collection cylinder located below the frost line of the ground. When the hydrant is shut off, the residual water in the nozzle drains into the ground water cylinder and is stored there below the frost line. The next time that the hydrant is turned on, the piston within the cylinder forces the stored water in the cylinder outwardly through a drain line where it is expelled above the ground. The force for moving the piston within the cylinder is provided by water pressure which is diverted from the water source to move the piston and force the stored drain water out of the cylinder and onto the ground. When the hydrant is turned off a second time, the residual water within the hydrant drains again into the cylinder where it is stored until the next time the hydrant is turned on.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1986Date of Patent: March 31, 1987Assignee: Woodford Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Russell L. Fillman, Reinhard Srajer
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Patent number: 4554768Abstract: A loading dock seal with an adjustable top seal for providing a weather-tight seal between a loading access opening of a loading dock and vehicles of various heights which includes a compressible pad means surrounding at least the vertical sides of the opening and made of a durable yet resilient material to provide a weather-tight seal on opposite vertical sides between the pad and the vehicle being unloaded. A curtain means, attached at its upper edge above the loading access opening and at its lower edge to a tubular top seal, is of sufficient width to cover the opening. The top seal is vertically adjustable from a storage position above the opening to a sealing position upon the roof of the vehicle thereby combining with the curtain to provide a weather-tight seal between the building and the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 1983Date of Patent: November 26, 1985Assignee: Woodford Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Reinhard Srajer