Patents by Inventor Willard E. Standiform

Willard E. Standiform 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).

  • Heated line cutter and whipper
    Publication number: 20080235952
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a heated blade for cutting a synthetic line or rope as well as heated sealing cylinders for sealing the cut or raw ends against raveling. The cutter can accommodate lines of a variety of diameters. The cutter is powered by a rechargeable battery and is portable and safe for use in a marine environment. Other embodiments seal the raw ends by shrinking a heat-shrinkable tubing over the raw ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Willard E. Standiform