Patents by Inventor Thomas Nieto

Thomas Nieto 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).

  • Combination wedge and notch trowel with reversible grip handle
    Patent number: 7370384
    Abstract: The combination wedge and notch trowel includes a reversible grip handle and an integrated wedge, for applying cement or adhesive to a substrate surface for installation of tiles. The ergonomically contoured reversible handle allows a user to use the notch trowel in a forward or backwards position with the same hand. The blade portion includes a notch pattern of conically shaped trapezoidal notches and large parabolic notches. The integrated wedge allows a user to use the wedge side of the trowel to pry up and remove tiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Custom Building Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon B. Miller, Norman L. Hill, Mark A. Longfellow, Norman C. Tracy, Thomas Nieto