Patents by Inventor David A. Randolph

David A. Randolph 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 with handle apparatus and associated method
    Patent number: 9566703
    Abstract: An improved hand tool includes an improved handle apparatus. The handle apparatus includes an elongated handle having a non-circular external cross-section and further includes an elongated support that comprises an elongated end extending from the handle and having a substantially circular cross-sectional shape. A tool apparatus includes a tool and a socket, with the socket having an opening formed therein. The end of the handle apparatus is received with an interference fit in the opening formed in the socket to retain the handle apparatus and the tool apparatus together. A collar can additionally be provided about the socket to improve the aesthetic properties of the connection between the socket and handle and to increase the toughness of the connection therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: The Ames Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Mark Norton, Robert J. Stein, David A. Randolph
  • HAND TOOL WITH HANDLE APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
    Publication number: 20130205956
    Abstract: An improved hand tool includes an improved handle apparatus. The handle apparatus includes an elongated handle having a non-circular external cross-section and further includes an elongated support that comprises an elongated end extending from the handle and having a substantially circular cross-sectional shape. A tool apparatus includes a tool and a socket, with the socket having an opening formed therein. The end of the handle apparatus is received with an interference fit in the opening formed in the socket to retain the handle apparatus and the tool apparatus together. A collar can additionally be provided about the socket to improve the aesthetic properties of the connection between the socket and handle and to increase the toughness of the connection therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Jeffrey Mark Norton, Robert J. Stein, David A. Randolph
  • GARDEN TOOL HEAD WITH COATED LEADING EDGE
    Publication number: 20110037282
    Abstract: A garden tool wherein the leading edge of the tool head has a leading edge coated with a hardness enhancing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: DAVID A. RANDOLPH, James M. Gross
  • Garden tool head with coated leading edge
    Patent number: 7850216
    Abstract: A garden tool wherein the leading edge of the tool head has a leading edge coated with a hardness enhancing material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Randolph, James M. Gross
  • Garden tool head with coated leading edge
    Publication number: 20090151082
    Abstract: A garden tool wherein the leading edge of the tool head has a leading edge coated with a hardness enhancing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Randolph, James M. Gross
  • Embossed socket for garden tool
    Patent number: D588883
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Randolph, James M. Wagner, Cloyd R. Shawver, David L. Gallaway
  • Embossed socket for garden tool
    Patent number: D593822
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Randolph, James M. Wagner, Cloyd R. Shawver, David L. Gallaway