Patents by Inventor Steve Rowlay

Steve Rowlay 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).

  • Utility knife
    Patent number: 6574872
    Abstract: A cutting device wherein an illustrated embodiment can have two handles that are pivotable about a pivot axis between an open and a closed position while being permanently fastened together. A hand-activated securing and releasing mechanism pivots around the pivot axis and moves between a securing position rigidly securing the handles together in the closed position and a releasing position permitting the handles to freely move between the open and closed position. In the open position, the primary knife blade and its spares can be accessed. A one-piece gripping member can be secured to the knife to overlap both handles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: The Stanley Works
    Inventors: Craig Roberts, Steve Rowlay
  • Utility knife
    Publication number: 20020162229
    Abstract: A cutting device wherein an illustrated embodiment can have two handles that are pivotable about a pivot axis between an open and a closed position while being permanently fastened together. A hand-activated securing and releasing mechanism pivots around the pivot axis and moves between a securing position rigidly securing the handles together in the closed position and a releasing position permitting the handles to freely move between the open and closed position. In the open position, the primary knife blade and its spares can be accessed. A one-piece gripping member can be secured to the knife to overlap both handles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventors: Craig Roberts, Steve Rowlay