Patents by Inventor Edward Heck

Edward Heck 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).

  • Weeping system for window screen corner keys
    Publication number: 20070056701
    Abstract: A corner key with a first and second leg each with an upper and lower portion. The corner key including a plurality of openings, formed in an indent on the upper portion of at least one of the first and second legs, for weeping water through the corner key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventors: Steven Brooker, Timothy Kirk, Edward Heck, Julia Stroup
  • Pruning device
    Patent number: 6625888
    Abstract: A pruning device includes a blade mounting jaw and an opposing jaw. A blade is removably mounted on a blade mounting portion of the blade mounting jaw to cut vegetation positioned between the jaws as the jaws are closed. A blade retainer is movable between a blade retaining and blade releasing positions with respect to the blade mounting portion and has a forward blade engaging portion. In its blade retaining position, the blade retainer secures the blade to the blade mounting portion. A forward edge portion of the blade is received between the forward blade engaging portion and the blade mounting portion. A rearward blade engaging structure and the blade mounting portion support a rearward portion of the blade. In its releasing position, the blade retainer releases the blade for replacement. Grip portions are operatively connected to the jaws to open and close the jaws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Heck, Michael McBride, Bryan Ritchie
  • Pruning device
    Publication number: 20030061715
    Abstract: A pruning device includes a blade mounting jaw and an opposing jaw. A blade is removably mounted on a blade mounting portion of the blade mounting jaw to cut vegetation positioned between the jaws as the jaws are closed. A blade retainer is movable between a blade retaining and blade releasing positions with respect to the blade mounting portion and has a forward blade engaging portion. In its blade retaining position, the blade retainer secures the blade to the blade mounting portion. A forward edge portion of the blade is received between the forward blade engaging portion and the blade mounting portion. A rearward blade engaging structure and the blade mounting portion support a rearward portion of the blade. In its releasing position, the blade retainer releases the blade for replacement. Grip portions are operatively connected to the jaws to open and close the jaws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Applicant: AMES TRUE TEMPER, INC.
    Inventors: Edward Heck, Michael McBride, Bryan Ritchie
  • Hand pruner having light permeable handles
    Patent number: D457402
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Heck, Jacqueline R. Smalley