Patents by Inventor Dave Garoutte

Dave Garoutte 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).

  • Flexible socket wrench extension
    Patent number: 8495934
    Abstract: A tool extension for a socket wrench includes a jointed, articulated series of square-drive male/female adapter ends with intermediate couplers having hex ball-head and socket joints. Three such intermediate couplers together in one series allow for an overall 90-degrees of flex. Each coupler has a bell body over which a pliable control cover is stretched. Each hex ball head and socket joint is bridged over by a corresponding pliable control cover which then snaps over a retaining lip just under a neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Inventors: Steven Schneider, Dave Garoutte
  • FLEXIBLE SOCKET WRENCH EXTENSION
    Publication number: 20110303053
    Abstract: A tool extension for a socket wrench includes a jointed, articulated series of square-drive male/female adapter ends with intermediate couplers having hex ball-head and socket joints. Three such intermediate couplers together in one series allow for an overall 90-degrees of flex. Each coupler has a bell body over which a pliable control cover is stretched. Each hex ball head and socket joint is bridged over by a corresponding pliable control cover which then snaps over a retaining lip just under a neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Steven Schneider, Dave Garoutte