Patents by Inventor Albert J. Rowlands

Albert J. Rowlands 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: 5862723
    Abstract: The present invention involves a pivot head wrench having a body section pivotally connected to a handle section, and further having locking means for locking the relative angular position of the body section and the handle section. The locking means comprises a receiver surface on one of the sections, a ball engaging the receiver surface, and a ball position controller comprising a pin having a stepped shape. The pin has a first surface which forces the ball into locking engagement with the receiver surface, and has a second position which permits disengagement of the ball from the receiver surface for permitting pivoting of the head. The spring is biased in a position where the first service engages the ball for locking the orientation of the head section relative to the handle section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Inventor: Albert J. Rowlands
  • Patent number: 5626439
    Abstract: A diving outfit, vest and tightening device is provided for securing an air tank to a vest element. The device operates by air pressure supplied from the diver's air tank, and tightening of the belt is achieved by pressurized extension of a piston within a cylinder. The device is useful for securing air tanks to diving vests, and the outfit, vest and device are useful for allowing divers to secure the air tank with a minimal of manual force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Inventor: Albert J. Rowlands