Patents by Inventor David Buzby

David Buzby 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: 9931748
    Abstract: This invention provides hand operated portable devices for grasping and manipulation of objects as well as methods of their use. Embodiments of the devices of the invention comprise two opposing angled jaw members that are operated by a user-controlled trigger through a hinged linkage lever as well as devices that optionally comprise a locking mechanism allowing locking of the jaw members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Pikstik, LLC
    Inventors: David Buzby, Dionisio Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 9486915
    Abstract: This invention provides hand operated portable adjustable length devices for grasping and manipulation of objects as well as methods of their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Pikstik, LLC
    Inventors: David Buzby, John McKenney
  • Publication number: 20160001442
    Abstract: This invention provides hand operated portable adjustable length devices for grasping and manipulation of objects as well as methods of their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: David Buzby, John McKenney
  • Patent number: 9004563
    Abstract: An adjustable length device for grasping and manipulation of objects comprising a head region with opposing jaws joined to a handle region via a telescoping tube region. The tube region comprises a toothed rod connected to the jaws and a cable connected at one end to a trigger in the handle region and at the other end via a lever to a toothed rod locking mechanism (TRLM). The lever comprises one or more teeth that can mate with those of the toothed rod. Squeezing the trigger causes the lever in the TRLM to engage with the toothed rod and releasing the trigger causes the lever to disengage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: PikStik, LLC
    Inventors: David Buzby, John McKenney
  • Publication number: 20140183890
    Abstract: This invention provides hand operated portable adjustable length devices for grasping and manipulation of objects as well as methods of their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Reid Industries
    Inventors: David Buzby, John McKenney
  • Publication number: 20140183891
    Abstract: This invention provides hand operated portable devices for grasping and manipulation of objects as well as methods of their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Reid Industries
    Inventors: David Buzby, Dinosio Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 8500180
    Abstract: This invention provides hand operated portable devices for grasping and manipulation of objects as well as methods of their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Reid Industries
    Inventors: David Buzby, Dinosio Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20100187842
    Abstract: This invention provides hand operated portable devices for grasping and manipulation of objects as well as methods of their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: Reid Industries
    Inventors: David Buzby, Dinosio Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 7665782
    Abstract: This invention provides hand operated portable devices for grasping and manipulation of objects as well as methods of their use. Embodiments of the devices of the invention comprise two opposing angled jaw members that are operated by a user-controlled trigger through a linkage lever as well as comprise a locking mechanism allowing locking of the jaw members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Reid Industries
    Inventors: David Buzby, Dinosio Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20100021279
    Abstract: This invention provides hand operated portable adjustable length devices for grasping and manipulation of objects as well as methods of their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: REID INDUSTRIES
    Inventors: David Buzby, John McKenney, Duane Davis, Jianhong Huang
  • Publication number: 20070035144
    Abstract: This invention provides hand operated portable devices for grasping and manipulation of objects as well as methods of their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: Reid Industries
    Inventors: David Buzby, Dinosio Rodriguez
  • Patent number: D591120
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Reid Industries
    Inventors: David Buzby, Dinosio Rodriguez
  • Patent number: D591121
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Reid Industries
    Inventors: David Buzby, Dinosio Rodriguez
  • Patent number: D591122
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Reid Industries
    Inventors: David Buzby, Dinosio Rodriguez