Patents by Inventor Stephen N. Matthews

Stephen N. Matthews 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: 7171831
    Abstract: A tool for turning keys comprising a tool body having an elongate slot adapted to removably receive the head of a key. The tool has an aperture, by means of which a key ring is attached to the tool. The aperture may have a constriction to prevent the key ring sliding along its length, therefore preventing the key becoming accidentally engaged in the slot in someone's pocket. A second slot is provided, crossing the elongate slot and perpendicular to it, to accommodate the part of the key ring nearest to the key. In addition to its use to turn a key, the elongate slot may also be used to engage with the ring pull on a can, and the tool body used to lever the ring pull, opening the can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Inventor: Stephen N. Matthews
  • Patent number: D286832
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1986
    Inventors: Stephen N. Matthews, Alan D. Milner, David G. Milner