Patents by Inventor Gerald B. Keaton

Gerald B. Keaton 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).

  • Multi-purpose tool and method for securing a locking fastener
    Patent number: 10501218
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-purpose tool having two elongated handles and a head portion pivotably connected about a common pivot joint. A flexible tubular element is connected to one of the two elongated handles. A gripping element is housed within a distal end of the tubular element. The gripping element can be extended or retracted from the distal end of the tubular element. A lighting element is attached to the distal end of the tubular element to illuminate working area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Inventor: Gerald B. Keaton
  • Multi-purpose tool and method for securing a locking fastener
    Patent number: 10040584
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-purpose tool having two elongated handles and a head portion pivotably connected about a common pivot joint. A flexible tubular element is connected to one of the two elongated handles. A gripping element is housed within a distal end of the tubular element. The gripping element can be extended or retracted from the distal end of the tubular element. A lighting element is attached to the distal end of the tubular element to illuminate working area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Inventor: Gerald B. Keaton