Patents by Inventor Cliff Gjerde

Cliff Gjerde 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).

  • Multipurpose tool
    Patent number: 6439542
    Abstract: A multipurpose tool is provided for use in levering materials relative to one another in the renovation and construction of building structures. The tool includes an elongate shaft having a gripping end and a working end. A pair of elongate blades are mounted spaced apart and perpendicularly to the shaft with the working end of the shaft therebetween. Each blade extends longitudinally from first penetrating end to a second engaging end in the form a steel plate which is oriented parallel to the shaft. A plurality of fulcrums are defined on a outer side of the blades opposite the gripping end of the shaft. An additional fulcrum is formed on the working end of the shaft between the blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Inventor: Cliff Gjerde
  • Multipurpose tool
    Publication number: 20010025950
    Abstract: A multipurpose tool is provided for use in levering materials relative to one another in the renovation and construction of building structures. The tool includes an elongate shaft having a gripping end and a working end. A pair of elongate blades are mounted spaced apart and perpendicularly to the shaft with the working end of the shaft therebetween. Each blade extends longitudinally from first penetrating end to a second engaging end in the form a steel plate which is oriented parallel to the shaft. A plurality of fulcrums are defined on a outer side of the blades opposite the gripping end of the shaft. An additional fulcrum is formed on the working end of the shaft between the blades.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Publication date: October 4, 2001
    Inventor: Cliff Gjerde