Patents by Inventor William Lessig

William Lessig 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).

  • Interchangeable implement system for power tools
    Patent number: 6263979
    Abstract: A power tool system has detachable and interchangeable implements and driving sources. The interchangeable implements and driving sources use a housing having common mating interface to selectively assemble a power tool having the desired characteristics. A latch is used to hold a selected implement and driving source in functional engagement. An adjustable bale handle provides a comfortable and safe handhold for various configurations of the interchangeable implements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: The Black & Decker Corporation
    Inventors: Colin Dyke, Calvin Edleblute, William Lessig, Robert Meloni, John Vantran, Robert P. Wagster