Patents by Inventor Stephen W. Cruthirds

Stephen W. Cruthirds 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: 6935208
    Abstract: A bottle opener comprises a fish-shaped body with a loop-type bottle cap remover depending from the mouth of the fish-shaped body such that the bottle opener resembles a diving lure, which is particularly attractive to fishermen. Alternatively, the fish-shaped body may be provided with a bill and a lifting tab spaced apart from the bill. The fish-shaped body preferably has a gently curved dorsal surface that comfortably fits into the palm of a user's hand for easy grasping and use. To further resemble a diving lure, treble hooks or the like may be attached to the body by conventional eyelets. Such hooks preferably have rounded ends and have no barbs in order to avoid punctures or cuts to the user. Conventional metal hooks may be dipped in a liquid plastic, rubber, or similar material that cures to form a resilient coating for safe handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Inventor: Stephen W. Cruthirds