Patents Assigned to Beza, L.P.
  • Patent number: 7770263
    Abstract: Devices for holding paper, cards, and/or wallets. The devices generally have a non-metallic (e.g., plastic) clip to which two non-metallic (e.g., plastic) arms are pivotally coupled. Embodiments of the devices are relatively light-weight and can pass freely through metal detectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Beza, L.P.
    Inventors: Chip E. Thomson, Glen E. Clifton, Timothy Uys
  • Patent number: 7536753
    Abstract: Devices for holding paper, cards, and/or wallets. One device has a clip with two ends and a leverage bump; and an arm pivotally coupled to each end. One of the arms contacts the leverage bump when the clip is opened. Another device includes a clip having a receiving portion and a holding portion. The receiving portion includes an arch. The holding portion includes two ends. An arm is pivotally coupled to each end. Other devices are included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: beza, L.P.
    Inventors: Chip E. Thomson, Glen E. Clifton, Michael C. Lah, Lauren S. Brenneman, Joseph B. Wieck
  • Patent number: 7120970
    Abstract: Devices for holding paper, cards, and/or wallets. One device has a clip with two ends and a leverage bump; and an arm pivotally coupled to each end. One of the arms contacts the leverage bump when the clip is opened. Another device includes a clip having a receiving portion and a holding portion. The receiving portion includes an arch. The holding portion includes two ends. An arm is pivotally coupled to each end. Other devices are included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: beza, L.P.
    Inventors: Chip E. Thomson, Glen E. Clifton, Michael C. Lah, Lauren S. Brenneman, Joseph B. Wieck
  • Patent number: 7011212
    Abstract: Tool kits that include an enclosure that may be made of fabric. In one version, the enclosure may include a multipurpose tool pocket; a bit pocket; an adapter strap; a utility pocket configured to include at least cable ties and wire; a front flap configured to overlap the multipurpose tool pocket and the bit pocket; and a top flap configured to overlap the front flap. A multipurpose tool having an adjustable wrench, pliers, a knife blade, a saw, a screwdriver, a file, a wire cutter and/or stripper, and a bit driver may be disposed within the multipurpose tool pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Beza, L.P.
    Inventor: Chip E. Thomson
  • Patent number: 6745805
    Abstract: Devices for holding money, whether paper or plastic. One device has a clip portion having inner and outer surfaces, two arms pivotally coupled to the clip portion, an outer covering material attached to at least a portion of the outer surface, and an inner covering material attached to at least a portion of the inner surface. The device can have inserts disposed in openings of the two arms. A kit that includes a device for holding money and a wallet configured to fit within the device, and more specifically to fit within the clip portion of the device, is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: beza, L.P.
    Inventor: Chip Edward Thomson
  • Publication number: 20040079661
    Abstract: Tool kits that include an enclosure that may be made of fabric. In one version, the enclosure may include a multipurpose tool pocket; a bit pocket; an adapter strap; a utility pocket configured to include at least cable ties and wire; a front flap configured to overlap the multipurpose tool pocket and the bit pocket; and a top flap configured to overlap the front flap. A multipurpose tool having an adjustable wrench, pliers, a knife blade, a saw, a screwdriver, a file, a wire cutter and/or stripper, and a bit driver may be disposed within the multipurpose tool pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: beza, L.P.
    Inventor: Chip E. Thomson