Patents by Inventor Gordon G. Rathbun

Gordon G. Rathbun 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).

  • Tether for a drill chuck key
    Patent number: 4986554
    Abstract: A tether is disclosed for attaching a drill chuck key to the handle of a motor housing of a cordless drill. A length of elastic tubing defines a notched opening adjacent one end for the inserted reception of a drill chuck key handle leaving the handle unobstructed for insertion into a handle receiving recess provided in the cordless drill. The remaining end segment of the elastic tubing is provided with a similar notched opening for the formation of a looped segment enabling placement about the cordless drill handle or motor housing. A modified form of the tether includes a post structure for adhesive attachment to a cordless drill housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1991
    Inventor: Gordon G. Rathbun