Patents by Inventor Eduard A. Elsener

Eduard A. Elsener 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).

  • Multiple function tool
    Patent number: 6481034
    Abstract: A compound, multiple function, foldable tool having first and second handles, a tool head with pivotable jaw members, and a plurality of additional tools. The tool head are stored within first channels on first sides of the handles, and the additional tools are stored within second channels on second sides of the handles opposite the first sides. Thus, when the tool head is used, the additional tools do not interfere with gripping of the handles during use of the tool head. Moreover, because of the position of the additional tools, these tools are easily accessible while the tool head is in the storage position. The compound tool may also include a ratchet and an adapter and coupler that fit on the ratchet or at least one of the additional tools so that even further tools may be fit on the compound tool. An easy to read full length, straight edge ruler may optionally be provided on the top and bottom surfaces of the handles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Swiss Army Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl S. Elsener, Eduard A. Elsener, Albert F. Rohrer, Walter X. Rohrer, Franco Giarritta
  • Multiple function tool
    Publication number: 20010005913
    Abstract: A compound, multiple function, foldable tool having first and second handles, a tool head with pivotable jaw members, and a plurality of additional tools. The tool head are stored within first channels on first sides of the handles, and the additional tools are stored within second channels on second sides of the handles opposite the first sides. Thus, when the tool head is used, the additional tools do not interfere with gripping of the handles during use of the tool head. Moreover, because of the position of the additional tools, these tools are easily accessible while the tool head is in the storage position. The compound tool may also include a ratchet and an adapter and coupler that fit on the ratchet or at least one of the additional tools so that even further tools may be fit on the compound tool. An easy to read full length, straight edge ruler may optionally be provided on the top and bottom surfaces of the handles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2001
    Publication date: July 5, 2001
    Applicant: SWISS ARMY BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Carl S. Elsener, Eduard A. Elsener, Albert F. Rohrer, Walter X. Rohrer, Franco Giarritta
  • Multiple function tool
    Patent number: 6243901
    Abstract: A compound, multiple function, foldable tool having first and second handles, a tool head with pivotable jaw members, and a plurality of additional tools. The tool head are stored within first channels on first sides of the handles, and the additional tools are stored within second channels on second sides of the handles opposite the first sides. Thus, when the tool head is used, the additional tools do not interfere with gripping of the handles during use of the tool head. Moreover, because of the position of the additional tools, these tools are easily accessible while the tool head is in the storage position. The compound tool may also include a ratchet and an adapter and coupler that fit on the ratchet or at least one of the additional tools so that even further tools may be fit on the compound tool. An easy to read full length, straight edge ruler may optionally be provided on the top and bottom surfaces of the handles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Swiss Army Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl S. Elsener, Eduard A. Elsener, Albert F. Rohrer, Walter X. Rohrer, Franco Giarritta
  • Multiple function tool
    Patent number: 6009582
    Abstract: A compound, multiple function, foldable tool having first and second handles, a tool head with pivotable jaw members, and a plurality of additional tools. The tool head are stored within first channels on first sides of the handles, and the additional tools are stored within second channels on second sides of the handles opposite the first sides. Thus, when the tool head is used, the additional tools do not interfere with gripping of the handles during use of the tool head. Moreover, because of the position of the additional tools, these tools are easily accessible while the tool head is in the storage position. The compound tool may also include a ratchet and an adapter and coupler that fit on the ratchet or at least one of the additional tools so that even further tools may be fit on the compound tool. An easy to read full length, straight edge ruler may optionally be provided on the top and bottom surfaces of the handles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: Swiss Army Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc S. Harrison, Carl S. Elsener, Eduard A. Elsener, Albert F. Rohrer, Walter X Rohrer, Franco Giarritta, Riddell Roper