Patents by Inventor Curt Matthew Kemper

Curt Matthew Kemper 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).

  • Hand tool
    Patent number: 9656373
    Abstract: A hand tool is provided that is configured to provide ready access to individual tool members. In this regard, the hand tool may provide improved features for facilitating storage and operation of the tool members. One example hand tool includes first and second jaws capable of translating between an extended position and a retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Michael Huttula, Curt Matthew Kemper, Benjamin C. Rivera
  • HAND TOOL
    Publication number: 20140366279
    Abstract: A hand tool is provided that is configured to provide ready access to individual tool members. In this regard, the hand tool may provide improved features for facilitating storage and operation of the tool members. One example hand tool includes first and second jaws capable of translating between an extended position and a retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Justin Michael Huttula, Curt Matthew Kemper, Benjamin C. Rivera
  • Hand tool
    Patent number: 8857299
    Abstract: A hand tool is provided that is configured to provide ready access to individual tool members. In this regard, the hand tool may provide improved features for facilitating storage and operation of the tool members. One example hand tool includes first and second jaws capable of translating between an extended position and a retracted position. Such a hand tool provides a locking member configured to lock to prevent translation of the first and second jaws from the retracted position. Another example hand tool includes a tool member carried by a handle and rotatable between an open position and a stowed position. Such a hand tool provides a ramp defined on the tool member to facilitate easy rotation of the tool member to the stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Michael Huttula, Curt Matthew Kemper, Benjamin C. Rivera
  • HAND TOOL
    Publication number: 20130180054
    Abstract: A hand tool is provided that is configured to provide ready access to individual tool members. In this regard, the hand tool may provide improved features for facilitating storage and operation of the tool members. One example hand tool includes first and second jaws capable of translating between an extended position and a retracted position. Such a hand tool provides a locking member configured to lock to prevent translation of the first and second jaws from the retracted position. Another example hand tool includes a tool member carried by a handle and rotatable between an open position and a stowed position. Such a hand tool provides a ramp defined on the tool member to facilitate easy rotation of the tool member to the stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Justin Michael Huttula, Curt Matthew Kemper, Benjamin C. Rivera