Patents by Inventor Chris D. Willis

Chris D. Willis 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).

  • Fuel procurement tool and method(s) of use
    Patent number: 11247946
    Abstract: A handheld tool configured to procure fuel is described. Embodiments of the fuel procurement tool include a handhold having a cutting mechanism located proximate one end of the handhold. Typically, the cutting mechanism can include at least one cutter link having a depth gauge, a top plate, and a gullet formed between the depth gauge and the top plate. The fuel procurement tool can be implemented to procure kindling from a piece of wood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Inventor: Chris D. Willis
  • Fuel source shaving device and method(s) of use
    Patent number: 11021668
    Abstract: A fuel source shaving device and method(s) of use is described. Embodiments of the fuel source shaving device can include, but is not limited to, a housing, a blade, and a bore passing through the housing. The fuel source shaving device can be implemented to create ribbons and/or shavings of material from a fuel source to aid in starting a fire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Inventor: Chris D. Willis
  • FUEL PROCUREMENT TOOL AND METHOD(S) OF USE
    Publication number: 20200207679
    Abstract: A handheld tool configured to procure fuel is described. Embodiments of the fuel procurement tool include a handhold having a cutting mechanism located proximate one end of the handhold. Typically, the cutting mechanism can include at least one cutter link having a depth gauge, a top plate, and a gullet formed between the depth gauge and the top plate. The fuel procurement tool can be implemented to procure kindling from a piece of wood.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventor: Chris D. Willis
  • Fuel procurement tool and method(s) of use
    Patent number: 10618853
    Abstract: A handheld tool configured to procure fuel is described. Embodiments of the fuel procurement tool include a handhold having a cutting mechanism located proximate one end of the handhold. Typically, the cutting mechanism can include at least one cutter link having a depth gauge, a top plate, and a gullet formed between the depth gauge and the top plate. The fuel procurement tool can be implemented to procure kindling from a piece of wood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Inventor: Chris D. Willis
  • Fuel Source Shaving Device and Method(s) of Use
    Publication number: 20190203136
    Abstract: A fuel source shaving device and method(s) of use is described. Embodiments of the fuel source shaving device can include, but is not limited to, a housing, a blade, and a bore passing through the housing. The fuel source shaving device can be implemented to create ribbons and/or shavings of material from a fuel source to aid in starting a fire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventor: Chris D. Willis
  • FUEL PROCUREMENT TOOL AND METHOD(S) OF USE
    Publication number: 20180037518
    Abstract: A handheld tool configured to procure fuel is described. Embodiments of the fuel procurement tool include a handhold having a cutting mechanism located proximate one end of the handhold. Typically, the cutting mechanism can include at least one cutter link having a depth gauge, a top plate, and a gullet formed between the depth gauge and the top plate. The fuel procurement tool can be implemented to procure kindling from a piece of wood.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Chris D. Willis