Patents by Inventor Darryle Bates

Darryle Bates 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).

  • Publication number: 20080236240
    Abstract: A tube bender comprising a mandrel, a forming member connected to the mandrel for coaction with the mandrel to effectuate bending of a tube wherein the forming member has at least two bending positions defined thereon, a handle pivotally connected to said forming member, and a release member movable relative to said handle and configured to be secured in a locked position relative to said forming member when said handle is selectively moved to any of one said at least two bending positions thereby preventing relative movement between said handle and said forming member. The release member enables an operator to move the release member to an unlocked position to permit such operator to move the handle relative to the forming member between the at least two bending positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: Stride Tool Inc.
    Inventors: Darryle Bates, Patrick Mulvaney
  • Patent number: 7383716
    Abstract: A tube bender comprising a mandrel, a forming member connected to the mandrel for coaction with the mandrel to effectuate bending of a tube wherein the forming member has at least two bending positions defined thereon, a handle pivotally connected to said forming member, and a release member movable relative to said handle and configured to be secured in a locked position relative to said forming member when said handle is selectively moved to any of one said at least two bending positions thereby preventing relative movement between said handle and said forming member. The release member enables an operator to move the release member to an unlocked position to permit such operator to move the handle relative to the forming member between the at least two bending positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Stride Tool Inc.
    Inventors: Darryle Bates, Patrick Mulvaney
  • Publication number: 20060283230
    Abstract: A tube bender comprising a mandrel, a forming member connected to the mandrel for coaction with the mandrel to effectuate bending of a tube wherein the forming member has at least two bending positions defined thereon, a handle pivotally connected to said forming member, and a release member movable relative to said handle and configured to be secured in a locked position relative to said forming member when said handle is selectively moved to any of one said at least two bending positions thereby preventing relative movement between said handle and said forming member. The release member enables an operator to move the release member to an unlocked position to permit such operator to move the handle relative to the forming member between the at least two bending positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Darryle Bates, Patrick Mulvaney
  • Patent number: 7096707
    Abstract: A tube bender comprising a mandrel, a forming member connected to the mandrel for coaction with the mandrel to effectuate bending of a tube wherein the forming member has at least two bending positions defined thereon, a handle pivotally connected to said forming member, and a release member movable relative to said handle and configured to be secured in a locked position relative to said forming member when said handle is selectively moved to any of one said at least two bending positions thereby preventing relative movement between said handle and said forming member. The release member enables an operator to move the release member to an unlocked position to permit such operator to move the handle relative to the forming member between the at least two bending positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Stride Tool Inc.
    Inventors: Darryle Bates, Patrick Mulvaney
  • Publication number: 20050257593
    Abstract: A tube bender comprising a mandrel, a forming member connected to the mandrel for coaction with the mandrel to effectuate bending of a tube wherein the forming member has at least two bending positions defined thereon, a handle pivotally connected to said forming member, and a release member movable relative to said handle and configured to be secured in a locked position relative to said forming member when said handle is selectively moved to any of one said at least two bending positions thereby preventing relative movement between said handle and said forming member. The release member enables an operator to move the release member to an unlocked position to permit such operator to move the handle relative to the forming member between the at least two bending positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Darryle Bates, Patrick Mulvaney
  • Patent number: 6883360
    Abstract: A tube bender comprising a mandrel, a forming member connected to the mandrel for coaction with the mandrel to effectuate bending of a tube wherein the forming member has at least two bending positions defined thereon, a handle pivotally connected to said forming member, and a release member movable relative to said handle and configured to be secured in a locked position relative to said forming member when said handle is selectively moved to any of one said at least two bending positions thereby preventing relative movement between said handle and said forming member. The release member enables an operator to move the release member to an unlocked position to permit such operator to move the handle relative to the forming member between the at least two bending positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Stride Tool Inc.
    Inventors: Darryle Bates, Patrick Mulvaney
  • Publication number: 20050035013
    Abstract: A working display package for a pliers or similar pivoting type tool which includes a display card and a rigid plastic support member is affixed to the display card for accommodating the tool. One piece of the tool is fastened to the package in a fixed position while the other piece of the tool is fastened to the package in a movable position to allow manipulation of the tool prior to purchase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Darryle Bates, Jeffrey Jatich
  • Publication number: 20040173484
    Abstract: A flexible magnetic tool holder comprising a first flexible layer having an inner surface and an outer surface; a second flexible layer having an inner surface and an outer surface; a plurality of magnets disposed between said inner surfaces of said first and second layers where the plurality of magnets are arranged in a predetermined array such that adjacent magnets are spaced a predetermined distance apart from each other in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and means for coupling the first flexible layer to the second flexible layer. The tool holder is flexible along the first and second directions thereby permitting the tool holder to conform to surfaces having various contours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Darryle Bates, Jeffery J. Jatich, Rockford L. Tyson, C. Wayne Harlan, James T. Slaughter, Randy Deubler, Abellcio Herrera
  • Publication number: 20040069043
    Abstract: A tube bender comprising a mandrel, a forming member connected to the mandrel for coaction with the mandrel to effectuate bending of a tube wherein the forming member has at least two bending positions defined thereon, a handle pivotally connected to said forming member, and a release member movable relative to said handle and configured to be secured in a locked position relative to said forming member when said handle is selectively moved to any of one said at least two bending positions thereby preventing relative movement between said handle and said forming member. The release member enables an operator to move the release member to an unlocked position to permit such operator to move the handle relative to the forming member between the at least two bending positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Darryle Bates, Patrick Mulvaney
  • Patent number: 6609405
    Abstract: A tube bender comprising a mandrel, a forming member connected to the mandrel for coaction with the mandrel to effectuate at least 180 degree bending of a tube wherein the forming member has at least two bending positions defined thereon, a handle pivotally connected to the forming member, a release member movable relative to the handle wherein the release member is associated with the handle, and engagement means for securing the release member in a locked position relative to the forming member when the handle is selectively moved to any of one the at least two bending positions thereby preventing relative movement between the handle and the forming member. The release member enables an operator to move the release member to an unlocked position to permit such operator to move the handle relative to the forming member between the at least two bending positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Stride Tool Inc.
    Inventors: Darryle Bates, Patrick Mulvaney