Patents by Inventor Bernard John Grysen, Jr.

Bernard John Grysen, Jr. 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).

  • Tool having a tool member configured for subsequent installation
    Patent number: 9440346
    Abstract: A tool, such as a multipurpose tool, is provided that is designed to receive a separate tool member configured to be installed after assembly of the tool. In this regard, the tool may have a retention mechanism configured to accept a separate tool member. A method of installing a tool member onto a tool is also provided. Also provided is a tool that includes a release mechanism to allow tool members to fold into the tool whereby the release mechanism is actuatable by tabs positioned on the sides of the handles outside of the path of travel of the tool member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard John Grysen, Jr., Peter Parker