Patents by Inventor Trent Kahute

Trent Kahute 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: 11472006
    Abstract: A hand tool may include a head section defining a first grip portion, a handle section and a second grip portion. The head section includes a top jaw and a bottom jaw defining the first grip portion. The handle section includes a top handle and a bottom handle. The top jaw and the bottom handle forming a first unitary piece, and the bottom jaw and the top handle forming a second unitary piece. The first and second unitary pieces are joined at a pivot point. The second grip portion includes a top grip portion provided at the top handle and a bottom grip portion provided at the bottom handle. The top and bottom grip portions substantially face each other. The first grip portion is made of a metallic material and the second grip portion is made of a non-metallic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: APEX BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Tobias McKay Bridges, Jonathan Seibert Beckwith, Randi Ligon, John Griffin Biering, Jr., Zachary Grant Hays, Trent Kahute, Alexander Troitzsch, Stephanie Lewis, Justin Arsenault, Alan David Anderson
  • Patent number: 11073388
    Abstract: A leveling device may include a first level portion having a first leveling vial disposed thereon, and a second level portion having a second leveling vial disposed thereon. The second level portion may be configured to be nested within the first level portion to define a fully nested configuration. The first and second level portions may be separable from each other to define a fully de-nested configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: APEX BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan Siebert Beckwith, Tobias McKay Bridges, Trent Kahute, Stephanie Lewis, David Trettin, Andrew Bauer
  • Publication number: 20200189071
    Abstract: A hand tool may include a head section defining a first grip portion, a handle section and a second grip portion. The head section includes a top jaw and a bottom jaw defining the first grip portion. The handle section includes a top handle and a bottom handle. The top jaw and the bottom handle forming a first unitary piece, and the bottom jaw and the top handle forming a second unitary piece. The first and second unitary pieces are joined at a pivot point. The second grip portion includes a top grip portion provided at the top handle and a bottom grip portion provided at the bottom handle. The top and bottom grip portions substantially face each other. The first grip portion is made of a metallic material and the second grip portion is made of a non-metallic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Tobias McKay Bridges, Jonathan Seibert Beckwith, Randi Ligon, John Griffin Biering, Zachary Grant Hays, Trent Kahute, Alexander Troitzsch, Stephanie Lewis, Justin Arsenault, Alan David Anderson
  • Patent number: 10583541
    Abstract: A hand tool may include a head section defining a first grip portion, a handle section and a second grip portion. The head section includes a top jaw and a bottom jaw defining the first grip portion. The handle section includes a top handle and a bottom handle. The top jaw and the bottom handle forming a first unitary piece, and the bottom jaw and the top handle forming a second unitary piece. The first and second unitary pieces are joined at a pivot point. The second grip portion includes a top grip portion provided at the top handle and a bottom grip portion provided at the bottom handle. The top and bottom grip portions substantially face each other. The first grip portion is made of a metallic material and the second grip portion is made of a non-metallic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Apex Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Tobias McKay Bridges, Jonathan Siebert Beckwith, Randi Ligon, John Griffin Biering, Jr., Zachary Grant Hays, Trent Kahute, Alexander Troitzsch, Stephanie Lewis, Justin Arsenault, Alan David Anderson
  • Publication number: 20190316905
    Abstract: A leveling device may include a first level portion having a first leveling vial disposed thereon, and a second level portion having a second leveling vial disposed thereon. The second level portion may be configured to be nested within the first level portion to define a fully nested configuration. The first and second level portions may be separable from each other to define a fully de-nested configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Jonathan Siebert Beckwith, Tobias McKay Bridges, Trent Kahute, Stephanie Lewis, David Trettin, Andrew Bauer
  • Publication number: 20180021925
    Abstract: A hand tool may include a head section defining a first grip portion, a handle section and a second grip portion. The head section includes a top jaw and a bottom jaw defining the first grip portion. The handle section includes a top handle and a bottom handle. The top jaw and the bottom handle forming a first unitary piece, and the bottom jaw and the top handle forming a second unitary piece. The first and second unitary pieces are joined at a pivot point. The second grip portion includes a top grip portion provided at the top handle and a bottom grip portion provided at the bottom handle. The top and bottom grip portions substantially face each other. The first grip portion is made of a metallic material and the second grip portion is made of a non-metallic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Tobias McKay Bridges, Jonathan Siebert Beckwith, Randi Ligon, John Griffin Biering, Jr., Zachary Grant Hays, Trent Kahute, Alexander Troitzsch, Stephanie Lewis, Justin Arsenault, Alan David Anderson
  • Publication number: 20160095424
    Abstract: A hair brush can include a body having a head and a multitude of bristles carried by the head. The bristles can protrude outward from or relative to an outer surface of the head. The brush can also include a microfiber fabric material that is positioned along at least part of the body and is water absorbent. A portion of the microfiber fabric material can be positioned near the plurality of bristles. A moisture reactive indicator can also be disposed along at least part of the body and can be configured to visually indicate when the indicator is wet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Henry Sommer, Russ Matoy, Roberta Celeste Brown, Trent Kahute
  • Patent number: 9210994
    Abstract: A hair brush includes a body having a head and a plurality of bristles carried by the head. The plurality of bristles protrudes relative to the head. A microfiber fabric material is carried by part of the body and is water absorbent. A portion of the microfiber fabric material is positioned near the plurality of bristles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Goody Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Roberta Celeste Brown, Trent Kahute
  • Publication number: 20140101879
    Abstract: A hair brush includes a body having a head and a plurality of bristles carried by the head. The plurality of bristles protrudes relative to the head. A microfiber fabric material is carried by part of the body and is water absorbent. A portion of the microfiber fabric material is positioned near the plurality of bristles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventors: Roberta Celeste Brown, Trent Kahute
  • Patent number: 7917986
    Abstract: An oral care implement, such as an electric toothbrush, is ergonomically configured for the anatomical structures of children. In one embodiment, a toothbrush is provided with three dimensional sections in visually appealing or recognizable shapes for promoting more frequent of brushing by children. In another embodiment, a toothbrush includes user replaceable sections or covers that allow a user to selectively tailor the visual appearance of their own toothbrush or allow for increased exposure of other products by providing surface areas for placement of advertising or other promotional material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Eduardo J. Jimenez, John Jacob Gatzemeyer, Christine Enderby, Trent Kahute
  • Publication number: 20070050931
    Abstract: An oral care implement, such as an electric toothbrush, is ergonomically configured for the anatomical structures of children. In one embodiment, a toothbrush is provided with three dimensional sections in visually appealing or recognizable shapes for promoting more frequent of brushing by children. In another embodiment, a toothbrush includes user replaceable sections or covers that allow a user to selectively tailor the visual appearance of their own toothbrush or allow for increased exposure of other products by providing surface areas for placement of advertising or other promotional material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: EDUARDO JIMENEZ, JOHN GATZEMEYER, CHRISTINE ENDERBY, TRENT KAHUTE
  • Publication number: 20060074347
    Abstract: An easy-to-gasp sputum collecting tool facilitating sputum collection work. The present sputum-collecting tool has a sputum-collecting device with a base part having a sputum-collecting portion for collecting sputum at one end and a handle portion at the other end, and a collection sample container for receiving the sputum-collecting device inside it. Grip faces positioned at both ends in a thickness direction of the handle portion are formed substantially flat, and a left/right width dimension of the handle portion is set larger than a left/right width dimension of the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Toru Eguchi, Michael Susi, John Sullivan, Jason Haslob, Trent Kahute, William Kane
  • Patent number: D480127
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Kaz, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul E. Cox, Bill Kane, Charles W. Sears, Trent Kahute, David Pitcher
  • Patent number: D599214
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jason Alan Born, John Trent Kahute, Douglas Arthur Marsden, Roland Stark
  • Patent number: D661929
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc.
    Inventors: Ricky Wayne Purcell, David Jackson Trettin, William Lytell Bridwell, III, Trent Kahute
  • Patent number: D663981
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Ricky Wayne Purcell, David Jackson Trettin, William Lytell Bridwell, III, Trent Kahute
  • Patent number: D663982
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Ricky Wayne Purcell, David Jackson Trettin, William Lytell Bridwell, III, Trent Kahute
  • Patent number: D801770
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: APEX BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Tobias McKay Bridges, Jonathan Siebert Beckwith, Randi Ligon, John Griffin Biering, Jr., Zachary Grant Hays, Trent Kahute, Alexander Troitzsch, Stephanie Lewis, Justin Arsenault, Alan David Anderson, George R. Thompson, IV
  • Patent number: D835485
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: APEX BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Tobias McKay Bridges, Jonathan Siebert Beckwith, Randi Ligon, John Griffin Biering, Jr., Zachary Grant Hays, Trent Kahute, Alexander Troitzsch, Stephanie Lewis, Justin Arsenault, Alan David Anderson, George R. Thompson, IV