Patents by Inventor Del White

Del White 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).

  • Snap hook applicator device
    Patent number: 6412432
    Abstract: An applicator device (30) for coupling a snap hook (31) to a hook connector (32). The applicator device includes an applicator head and a receptacle (44). The applicator head defines a snap hook receiving receptacle (44) which is formed to position the snap hook (31) for, and to support the snap hook (31) during, coupling of the snap hook (31) to the hook connector (32) while the snap hook is engaged in the receptacle (44). The receptacle (44) is further formed for disengagement of the applicator head (30) from the snap hook while the snap hook is coupled to the hook connector upon displacement of the applicator head in a direction lateral to the snap hook. A method of using the applicator device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Inventors: Del White, Paul A. Getchel