Patents by Inventor Gary Pia

Gary Pia 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).

  • Patent number: 10766153
    Abstract: A new and improved cutting instrument is provided having an enhanced coating. The coating includes titanium, chromium, nitrogen and carbon elements and provides increased wear resistance. The coating can be applied to a variety of metal and non-metallic substrates, which include scissors and knife blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Acme United Corporation
    Inventors: Larry Buchtmann, Gary Pia
  • Publication number: 20180133909
    Abstract: A new and improved cutting instrument is provided having an enhanced coating. The coating includes titanium, chromium, nitrogen and carbon elements and provides increased wear resistance. The coating can be applied to a variety of metal and non-metallic substrates, which include scissors and knife blades.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Acme United Corporation
    Inventors: Larry Buchtmann, Gary Pia
  • Publication number: 20120222315
    Abstract: A new and improved cutting instrument is provided having an enhanced coating. The coating includes titanium, chromium, nitrogen and carbon elements and provides increased wear resistance. The coating can be applied to a variety of metal and non-metallic substrates, which include scissors and knife blades.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Larry Buchtmann, Gary Pia
  • Patent number: 8245407
    Abstract: A cutting implement having a pair of cutting blades and a coating is provided. The coating has titanium chromium nitride and provides the cutting blades with a satin silver appearance. In some embodiments, the titanium chromium nitride coating has a thickness in a range between about 0.3 microns and 0.5 microns, a surface roughness in a range of about 15 to 25 10?6 inch/inch, and a hardness in a range of about 5.7 to about 9.1 gigapascals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Acme United Corporation
    Inventors: Larry Buchtmann, Gary Pia
  • Patent number: 7913402
    Abstract: A cutting implement having a cutting blade and a coating is provided. The coating has titanium chromium nitride and provides the blade with a satin silver appearance. In some embodiments, the titanium chromium nitride coating has a thickness in a range between about 0.3 microns and 0.5 microns, a surface roughness in a range of about 15 to 25×10?6 inch/inch, and a hardness in a range of about 5.7 to 9.1 gigapascals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Acme United Corporation
    Inventors: Larry Buchtmann, Gary Pia
  • Publication number: 20080016703
    Abstract: A cutting implement having a pair of cutting blades and a coating is provided. The coating has titanium chromium nitride and provides the cutting blades with a satin silver appearance. In some embodiments, the titanium chromium nitride coating has a thickness in a range between about 0.3 microns and 0.5 microns, a surface roughness in a range of about 15 to 25 10?6 inch/inch, and a hardness in a range of about 5.7 to about 9.1 gegapascals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Larry Buchtmann, Gary Pia
  • Publication number: 20070186421
    Abstract: A cutting implement having a cutting blade and a coating is provided. The coating has titanium chromium nitride and provides the blade with a satin silver appearance. In some embodiments, the titanium chromium nitride coating has a thickness in a range between about 0.3 microns and 0.5 microns, a surface roughness in a range of about 15 to 25×10?6 inch/inch, and a hardness in a range of about 5.7 to 9.1 gigapascals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Larry Buchtmann, Gary Pia
  • Publication number: 20060201002
    Abstract: A cutting implement having a pair of cutting blades and a coating is provided. The coating has titanium chromium nitride and provides the cutting blades with a satin silver appearance. In some embodiments, the titanium chromium nitride coating has a thickness in a range between about 0.3 microns and 0.5 microns, a surface roughness in a range of about 15 to 25 10?6 inch/inch, and a hardness in a range of about 5.7 to about 9.1 gigapascals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Larry Buchtmann, Gary Pia
  • Publication number: 20060201003
    Abstract: A cutting implement having a pair of cutting blades and a coating is provided. The coating has titanium chromium nitride and provides the cutting blades with a satin silver appearance. In some embodiments, the titanium chromium nitride coating has a thickness in a range between about 0.3 microns and 0.5 microns, a surface roughness in a range of about 15 to 25 10?6 inch/inch, and a hardness in a range of about 5.7 to about 9.1 gigapascals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Larry Buchtmann, Gary Pia
  • Publication number: 20060137971
    Abstract: A method for coating a cutting implement. The coating has titanium chromium nitride and provides the cutting blades with a satin silver appearance. In some embodiments, the titanium chromium nitride coating has a thickness in a range between about 0.3 microns and 0.5 microns, a surface roughness in a range of about 15 to 25×10?6 inch/inch, and a hardness in a range of about 5.7 to about 9.1 gigapascals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Larry Buchtmann, Gary Pia
  • Patent number: 6988318
    Abstract: A cutting implement having a pair of cutting blades and a coating is provided. The coating has titanium chromium nitride and provides the cutting blades with a satin silver appearance. In some embodiments, the titanium chromium nitride coating has a thickness in a range between about 0.3 microns and 0.5 microns, a surface roughness in a range of about 15 to 25 10?6 inch/inch, and a hardness in a range of about 5.7 to about 9.1 gegapascals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: Acme United Corporation
    Inventors: Larry Buchtmann, Gary Pia
  • Publication number: 20040168324
    Abstract: A cutting implement having a pair of cutting blades and a coating is provided. The coating has titanium chromium nitride and provides the cutting blades with a satin silver appearance. In some embodiments, the titanium chromium nitride coating has a thickness in a range between about 0.3 microns and 0.5 microns, a surface roughness in a range of about 15 to 25 10−6 inch/inch, and a hardness in a range of about 5.7 to about 9.1 gegapascals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Applicant: ACME UNITED CORPORATION
    Inventors: Larry Buchtmann, Gary Pia
  • Patent number: 6615518
    Abstract: By providing any desired stationery product with a movable or removable panel member which cooperates with the surface or body of the stationery product, a unique indicia retaining and displaying system is realized. Preferably, the panel member is movably or removably mounted to the stationery product for ease of insertion of an indicia bearing member and secure retention thereof when the panel member is returned to its original position. In addition, the panel member preferably comprises a transparent zone, in order to enable the indicia bearing member to be easily viewed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Acme United Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Pia, Mark C. Matthews, David H. Oliver, Ron Vish
  • Publication number: 20020029502
    Abstract: By providing any desired stationery product with a movable or removable panel member which cooperates with the surface or body of the stationery product, a unique indicia retaining and displaying system is realized. Preferably, the panel member is movably or removably mounted to the stationery product for ease of insertion of an indicia bearing member and secure retention thereof when the panel member is returned to its original position. In addition, the panel member preferably comprises a transparent zone, in order to enable the indicia bearing member to be easily viewed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventors: Gary Pia, Mark C. Matthews, David H. Oliver, Ron Vish
  • Patent number: D436303
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Assignee: Acme United Corporation
    Inventor: Gary Pia
  • Patent number: D502371
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Acme United Corporation
    Inventor: Gary Pia
  • Patent number: D444362
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Acme United Corporation
    Inventor: Gary Pia
  • Patent number: D446099
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: Acme United Corporation
    Inventor: Gary Pia
  • Patent number: D448261
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Acme United Corporation
    Inventor: Gary Pia
  • Patent number: D460906
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Emil Schlemper GmbH
    Inventor: Gary Pia