Patents by Inventor Dale W. Vandergaw

Dale W. Vandergaw 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).

  • Patent number: 6854361
    Abstract: A Jar Opener includes a beam, a handle, a fixed jaw, and a movable jaw. The Jar Opener is able to securely clamp a jar lid between the fixed jaw and the movable jaw, and the beam and handle are then turned to open the jar. The Jar Opener functions as a lever arm to enable any user to easily open virtually any twist top jar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Inventor: Dale W. Vandergaw
  • Publication number: 20030150296
    Abstract: A Jar Opener includes a beam, a handle, a fixed jaw, and a movable jaw. The Jar Opener is able to securely clamp a jar lid between the fixed jaw and the movable jaw, and the beam and handle are then turned to open the jar. The Jar Opener functions as a lever arm to enable any user to easily open virtually any twist top jar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Dale W. Vandergaw