Patents by Inventor Brian B. Butts

Brian B. Butts 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: 6708359
    Abstract: A pair of fishermen's pliers having two lever arms pivotably joined by a pivot and wherein the arms further include nose sections that extend outwardly from the pivot. A pair of gripping jaws are located at the distal end of the nose sections and first and second cutting tool are mounted in the nose sections in series behind the gripping jaws. One cutter is designed to cut a first range of materials while the second cutter is designed to cut a second range of materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Sampo, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian B. Butts
  • Publication number: 20030233708
    Abstract: A pair of fishermen's pliers having two lever arms pivotably joined by a pivot and wherein the arms further include nose sections that extend outwardly from the pivot. A pair of gripping jaws are located at the distal end of the nose sections and first and second cutting tool are mounted in the nose sections in series behind the gripping jaws. One cutter is designed to cut a first range of materials while the second cutter is designed to cut a second range of materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Applicant: Sampo, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian B. Butts
  • Patent number: 4858364
    Abstract: An improved body harness for firmly supporting the butt end of fishing rod while big game fishing in a standing position. The harness comprises a rigid, unitary body member having a central portion adapted to engage the front of the fisherman's thighs and a pair of curved side portions that project from the opposite sides of the central portion so as to extend around the sides of the fisherman's thighs. The harness includes straps for holding it in position on the fisherman and is formed with a centrally located socket for receiving and holding the butt end of a fishing rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Inventor: Brian B. Butts
  • Patent number: D456827
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Sampo, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian B. Butts