Patents by Inventor Brian S. Potempa

Brian S. Potempa 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 assembly comprising handle including driver tool
    Publication number: 20080134846
    Abstract: A tool assembly comprising a handle having first and second sides, first and second ends, and a channel portion. A resiliently biased driver assembly is movably retained within the handle. The driver assembly can be activated from a closed condition to an open condition by pressing a button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Brian S. Potempa, Michael M. Potempa, Craig S. Serio, Michael Toll
  • Abrading mechanisms
    Patent number: 6935936
    Abstract: Hand held abrading tools are disclosed. The abrading tools include clamping mechanisms to quickly and reliably secure sanding paper, bristled sheets, polishing cloths, and the like, to the tool, while at the same time providing the operator with increased agility and ability to reach relatively hard to reach or oddly shaped surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Matthew G. Goulet, Craig S. Serio, Michael M. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa, Tong Jin Kim, Michael H. Reedy, Michael D. Prince
  • Abrading mechanisms
    Publication number: 20040142647
    Abstract: Hand held abrading tools are disclosed. The abrading tools include clamping mechanisms to quickly and reliably secure sanding paper, bristled sheets, polishing cloths, and the like, to the tool, while at the same time providing the operator with increased agility and ability to reach relatively hard to reach or oddly shaped surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Matthew G. Goulet, Craig S. Serio, Michael M. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa, T. J. Kim, Michael H. Reedy, Michael D. Prince
  • Brush handle
    Patent number: D505268
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventor: Brian S. Potempa
  • Handle
    Patent number: D514330
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Michael M. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa
  • Tool handle
    Patent number: D549463
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Michael M. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa, Matthew G. Goulet
  • Paint applicator handle
    Patent number: D499886
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: Newell Operating Company
    Inventors: Matthew G. Goulet, Michael M. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa
  • Paint applicator device
    Patent number: D592527
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Newell Operating Co.
    Inventors: Craig S. Serio, Tong Jin Kim, Michael Reedy, Ki Bok Song, Michael M. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa, Darren W. Stoddart
  • Nestable socket tool
    Patent number: D618077
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin, Michael S. Potempa, Brian S. Potempa