Patents by Inventor Anthony Kriz

Anthony Kriz 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: 9114509
    Abstract: A ratcheting wrench includes a handle and a working end. A body is combined to the working end of the handle for rotation with respect to the working end around a first axis. A pawl couples the working end of the handle to the body for one-way rotation of the body around the first axis. A removable insert is coupled to the body for rotation with respect to the body around a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis. A catch assembly selectively couples the insert to the body, so that the insert can be removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dominic Lovely, Anthony Kriz, Brent Christopher
  • Patent number: 8794110
    Abstract: A hand tool is disclosed. The hand tool has a gripping portion and a distal end with an attachment end disposed thereon. A ratcheting mechanism is combined with the attachment end to provide ratcheting action. A rotatable head is combined with the attachment end and engaged with the ratcheting mechanism. The rotatable head comprises a plurality of sockets and in some embodiments the rotatable head has four sockets of different size spaced thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Anthony Kriz, Brent Christopher, Mark Holtan
  • Patent number: 8517173
    Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a case for holding a hand tool at a point of sale is provided. The hand tool has a working end and a handle. The handle projects from the case to form a handle for the case and the case engages the hand tool such that the hand tool is prevented from being removed from the case while simultaneously, the handle can be rotated with respect to the case to test a function of the hand tool. Before the case and the hand tool is purchased the hand tool is prevented from being removed from the case; however, the handle can be rotated with respect to the case when the case is in a closed position. After the hand tool is purchased the customer can break a seal and the case may be opened, thereby allowing the tool to be removed from the case when the case is in an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: YaoKun Gui, Brent Christopher, Mark Holtan, Anthony Kriz
  • Publication number: 20120043239
    Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a case for holding a hand tool at a point of sale is provided. The hand tool has a working end and a handle. The handle projects from the case to form a handle for the case and the case engages the hand tool such that the hand tool is prevented from being removed from the case while simultaneously, the handle can be rotated with respect to the case to test a function of the hand tool. Before the case and the hand tool is purchased the hand tool is prevented from being removed from the case; however, the handle can be rotated with respect to the case when the case is in a closed position. After the hand tool is purchased the customer can break a seal and the case may be opened, thereby allowing the tool to be removed from the case when the case is in an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Anthony KRIZ, YaoKun GUI, Brent CHRISTOPHER, Mark HOLTAN
  • Publication number: 20120024115
    Abstract: A hand tool is disclosed. The hand tool has a gripping portion and a distal end with an attachment end disposed thereon. A ratcheting mechanism is combined with the attachment end to provide ratcheting action. A rotatable head is combined with the attachment end and engaged with the ratcheting mechanism. The rotatable head comprises a plurality of sockets and in some embodiments the rotatable head has four sockets of different size spaced thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Anthony KRIZ, Brent CHRISTOPHER, Mark HOLTAN
  • Patent number: 8079469
    Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a case for holding a hand tool at a point of sale is provided. The hand tool has a working end and a handle. The handle projects from the case to form a handle for the case and the case engages the hand tool such that the hand tool is prevented from being removed from the case while simultaneously, the handle can be rotated with respect to the case to test a function of the hand tool. Before the case and the hand tool is purchased the hand tool is prevented from being removed from the case; however, the handle can be rotated with respect to the case when the case is in a closed position. After the hand tool is purchased the customer can break a seal and the case may be opened, thereby allowing the tool to be removed from the case when the case is in an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: YaoKun Gui, Brent Christopher, Mark Holtan, Anthony Kriz
  • Patent number: 8069753
    Abstract: A hand tool is disclosed. The hand tool has a gripping portion and a distal end with an attachment end disposed thereon. A ratcheting mechanism is combined with the attachment end to provide ratcheting action. A rotatable head is combined with the attachment end and engaged with the ratcheting mechanism. The rotatable head comprises a plurality of sockets and in some embodiments the rotatable head has four sockets of different size spaced thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Anthony Kriz, Brent Christopher, Mark Holtan
  • Publication number: 20110017024
    Abstract: A hand tool is disclosed. The hand tool has a gripping portion and a distal end with an attachment end disposed thereon. A ratcheting mechanism is combined with the attachment end to provide ratcheting action. A rotatable head is combined with the attachment end and engaged with the ratcheting mechanism. The rotatable head comprises a plurality of sockets and in some embodiments the rotatable head has four sockets of different size spaced thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Anthony KRIZ
  • Patent number: D632535
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Anthony Kriz, YaoKun Gui, Brent Christopher, Mark Holtan
  • Patent number: D636648
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Anthony Kriz
  • Patent number: D640518
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Anthony Kriz, YaoKun Gui, Brent Christopher, Mark Holtan
  • Patent number: D657215
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Meridian International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Anthony Kriz, Brent Christopher, Mark Holtan, YaoKun Gui
  • Patent number: D657216
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Meridan International Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Anthony Kriz, Brent Christopher, Mark Holtan