Patents by Inventor Elliotte Strickland

Elliotte Strickland 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).

  • Fastener retainer removal tool
    Patent number: 5722141
    Abstract: A fastener retainer removal tool comprises a handle, a shank extending from he handle, and a tip at the distal end of the shank. The tip has a narrow portion and a wide portion divided by a slot that is tapered outward on one side. The other end of the slot is enlarged to hold a workpiece inside the slot. The narrow portion of the tip is used for guiding safety wire and cotter keys into the slot. The wide portion of the tip is used as a lever to assist in bending thick cotter keys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Elliotte Strickland