Patents by Inventor Charles T. Buck

Charles T. Buck 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).

  • Self locking and ejecting RJ-11 plug
    Patent number: 5637002
    Abstract: An RJ-11 jack, or plug, is described that is self-locking and has a self-ejecting feature. In particular, an RJ-11 jack is constructed with a tang on the rear lower portion of the RJ-11 jack in such a way that the tang is coupled to a locking tab of the RJ-11 jack. When inserted into an RJ-11 receptacle, or housing, the tang is compressed as a result of contact with an inside wall of the RJ-11 receptacle. The locking tab of the RJ-11 jack locks the RJ-11 jack into position with the tang compressed. The RJ-11 jack includes a tool access opening such that a tool, like a small screwdriver, can be inserted to press on a release tab, which is connected to the locking tab. When pressed, the applied force pushes up on the release tab, thereby moving up the locking tab and releasing the RJ-11 jack. The resultant decompression of the tang causes the RJ-11 jack to eject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Inventors: Charles T. Buck, Dennis L. Steffen
  • Combined fixed blade knife and sheath
    Patent number: D368951
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Assignee: Buck Knives, Inc
    Inventors: Charles T. Buck, Charles B. Buck, William Keys, Tom Gaboury
  • Folding blade knife handle
    Patent number: D373716
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: Buck Knives, Inc.
    Inventors: William Keys, Tom Gaboury, Jack Koon, Charles T. Buck
  • Folding blade knife
    Patent number: D392538
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: Buck Knives, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles T. Buck, Charles B. Buck, William Keys, Tom Gaboury