Patents by Inventor Edward Lenart

Edward Lenart 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).

  • Publication number: 20240130273
    Abstract: A soil manipulating device for digging and raking soil includes a base plate, which defines a first plane and which has a first edge that is attached to a first end of a shaft. A set of tines is attached to and extends from a second edge of the base plate. Each tine defines an associated second plane and has opposed edges, which are serrated. At least one of the tines has an associated second plane which intersects the first plane. The shaft can be grasped in one or both hands of a user, positioning the user to insert the tines into soil to manipulate the soil by using the tines to cut into the soil. Various embodiments of soil manipulators can be used to perform a variety of digging and raking tasks while in a substantially upright posture and in a lowered posture, such as while sitting or knelling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventor: Edward Lenart
  • Patent number: 11858790
    Abstract: A pry bar assembly includes a plate that is elongated and has a first end, a second end, a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, an upper surface and a lower surface. The plate includes a claw section, a chisel section and a middle section positioned therebetween. The claw section includes the first end and a rounded heel. The claw section includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is attached to the middle section and curves upwardly and away from the middle section in a semi-cylindrical shape to form the rounded heel. The second portion extends downwardly from the first portion. The chisel section is angled upwardly from the middle section. The upper surface has an elongated crest therein that is spaced from the first and second lateral edges and extends along a length of the middle section and into the chisel section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: NCH Corporation
    Inventor: Edward Lenart
  • Publication number: 20230278843
    Abstract: A pry bar assembly includes a plate that is elongated and has a first end, a second end, a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, an upper surface and a lower surface. The plate includes a claw section, a chisel section and a middle section positioned therebetween. The claw section includes the first end and a rounded heel. The claw section includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is attached to the middle section and curves upwardly and away from the middle section in a semi-cylindrical shape to form the rounded heel. The second portion extends downwardly from the first portion. The chisel section is angled upwardly from the middle section. The upper surface has an elongated crest therein that is spaced from the first and second lateral edges and extends along a length of the middle section and into the chisel section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventor: Edward Lenart
  • Patent number: 11633837
    Abstract: A retrofittable auxiliary pliers handle assembly includes a coupler removably coupled to a grip of a pair of pliers. The coupler is positionable between a free end of the grip and a pivot of the pliers. The coupler includes a receiver positioned laterally away from an exterior lateral surface of the grip. An auxiliary handle is positioned in the receiver such that the auxiliary handle is positioned adjacent to the exterior lateral surface and extends away from the pivot. A finger space is defined between the auxiliary handle and the grip. The auxiliary handle comprises a plate that elongated and has a first end, a second end, a first lateral side, a second lateral side, an upper edge and a lower edge. The coupler engages the plate adjacent to the first end such that the first lateral side faces the exterior lateral surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Inventor: Edward Lenart
  • Patent number: 11364610
    Abstract: A plank and tile lifting assembly includes a plate that has a lower end and a pair of legs is attached to the lower end such that the legs extend forward of the plate. The legs are spaced from each other. A pair of biasing ridges is attached to the rear side of the plate and extends to and beyond a juncture of the plate and the legs. The biasing ridges each have an outer surface that are convexly arcuate to facilitate a lever action of the legs being lifted upwardly as the plate is tilted rearwardly. A panel is attached to the lower end of the plate and has an opposite free edge. The panel extends downwardly from the lower end a distance less than the biasing ridges extend downwardly from the free edge. A handle is attached to the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Inventor: Edward Lenart
  • Publication number: 20220105607
    Abstract: A retrofittable auxiliary pliers handle assembly includes a coupler removably coupled to a grip of a pair of pliers. The coupler is positionable between a free end of the grip and a pivot of the pliers. The coupler includes a receiver positioned laterally away from an exterior lateral surface of the grip. An auxiliary handle is positioned in the receiver such that the auxiliary handle is positioned adjacent to the exterior lateral surface and extends away from the pivot. A finger space is defined between the auxiliary handle and the grip. The auxiliary handle comprises a plate that elongated and has a first end, a second end, a first lateral side, a second lateral side, an upper edge and a lower edge. The coupler engages the plate adjacent to the first end such that the first lateral side faces the exterior lateral surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventor: Edward Lenart
  • Publication number: 20210394348
    Abstract: A plank and tile lifting assembly includes a plate that has a lower end and a pair of legs is attached to the lower end such that the legs extend forward of the plate. The legs are spaced from each other. A pair of biasing ridges is attached to the rear side of the plate and extends to and beyond a juncture of the plate and the legs. The biasing ridges each have an outer surface that are convexly arcuate to facilitate a lever action of the legs being lifted upwardly as the plate is tilted rearwardly. A panel is attached to the lower end of the plate and has an opposite free edge. The panel extends downwardly from the lower end a distance less than the biasing ridges extend downwardly from the free edge. A handle is attached to the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventor: Edward Lenart
  • Publication number: 20210284511
    Abstract: A pry bar assembly includes a plate that is elongated and has a first end, a second end, a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, an upper surface and a lower surface. The plate includes a claw section, a chisel section and a middle section positioned therebetween. The claw section includes the first end and a rounded heel. The claw section includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is attached to the middle section and curves upwardly and away from the middle section in a semi-cylindrical shape to form the rounded heel. The second portion extends downwardly from the first portion. The chisel section is angled upwardly from the middle section. The upper surface has an elongated crest therein that is spaced from the first and second lateral edges and extends along a length of the middle section and into the chisel section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventor: Edward Lenart
  • Patent number: 11021355
    Abstract: A pry bar assembly includes a plate that is elongated and has a first end, a second end, a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, an upper surface and a lower surface. The plate includes a claw section, a chisel section and a middle section positioned therebetween. The claw section includes the first end and a rounded heel. The claw section includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is attached to the middle section and curves upwardly and away from the middle section in a semi-cylindrical shape to form the rounded heel. The second portion extends downwardly from the first portion. The chisel section is angled upwardly from the middle section. The upper surface has an elongated crest therein that is spaced from the first and second lateral edges and extends along a length of the middle section and into the chisel section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Inventor: Edward Lenart
  • Publication number: 20200071146
    Abstract: A pry bar assembly includes a plate that is elongated and has a first end, a second end, a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, an upper surface and a lower surface. The plate includes a claw section, a chisel section and a middle section positioned therebetween. The claw section includes the first end and a rounded heel. The claw section includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is attached to the middle section and curves upwardly and away from the middle section in a semi-cylindrical shape to form the rounded heel. The second portion extends downwardly from the first portion. The chisel section is angled upwardly from the middle section. The upper surface has an elongated crest therein that is spaced from the first and second lateral edges and extends along a length of the middle section and into the chisel section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventor: Edward Lenart
  • Publication number: 20170107089
    Abstract: A wall trim and molding removal tool assembly with a panel that has a top side, a bottom side, a front edge, a rear edge, a first lateral edge, and a second lateral edge. The panel has a bend therein extending between the first and second lateral edges. The panel has an opening therein positioned between the bend and the front edge. The opening has a forward edge and a rearward edge. The forward edge is adjacent to the front edge. A tab is attached to the forward edge of the opening in the panel. The tab is angled upwardly from the panel. The tab has an upper surface and a lower surface and an angle is formed between the upper surface and the top side that is between 135° and 175°. A grip is attached to the rear edge and extends away therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventor: Edward Lenart
  • Publication number: 20130074850
    Abstract: A mouthpiece is disclosed. The mouthpiece may include a screen to prevent airborne foreign objects from entering a user's mouth. The mouthpiece may include a bite guard and a shield disposed to cover around the lips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventor: EDWARD LENART
  • Patent number: 8365378
    Abstract: A molding removal tool assembly includes a handle having a first end and a second end. A plate is attached to the second end. The plate has a distal edge with respect to the handle. A blade is attached to the distal edge. The blade has a first side, a second side and a free edge. The blade has an opening therein extending into the first side and outwardly of the second side. The opening has a bottom edge. A tab is attached to the bottom edge and is angled toward the handle so that the plate extends over the tab. The free edge is configured to be extended between a wall surface and molding attached to the wall surface to urge the molding off of the wall surface with the tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Edward Lenart
  • Patent number: D801146
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Inventor: Edward Lenart
  • Patent number: D880969
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Inventor: Edward Lenart
  • Patent number: D940524
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Inventor: Edward Lenart