Patents by Inventor Jim Grimes

Jim Grimes 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: 11697191
    Abstract: Various offset adjustable wrenches and methods are disclosed herein. The offset adjustable wrench has first and second jaws. The second jaw can be moved relative to the first jaw to grip objects of various sizes. The second jaw can be connected to a sliding element that can reduce or eliminate wobble of the second jaw to improve grip strength. The first and second jaws can be offset from a handle such that a user can grip and rotate an object with the offset adjustable wrench without injuring the user's hand contacting an adjacent surface, such as a wall or ceiling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: ALLIED RUBBER & GASKET CO., INC.
    Inventor: Jim Grimes
  • Publication number: 20210094153
    Abstract: Various offset adjustable wrenches and methods are disclosed herein. The offset adjustable wrench has first and second jaws. The second jaw can be moved relative to the first jaw to grip objects of various sizes. The second jaw can be connected to a sliding element that can reduce or eliminate wobble of the second jaw to improve grip strength. The first and second jaws can be offset from a handle such that a user can grip and rotate an object with the offset adjustable wrench without injuring the user's hand contacting an adjacent surface, such as a wall or ceiling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventor: Jim Grimes
  • Patent number: 7571913
    Abstract: A tracked vehicle includes a track assembly with a bogie assembly for riding on snow, mud, sand, etc. The track assembly includes a continuous track movably disposed about a drive wheel and a bogie wheel disposed rearward of the drive wheel. The drive wheel and bogie wheel are pivotally coupled to a rear fork. The rear fork is pivotally coupled to a frame of the tracked vehicle. A bias member biases the drive wheel and the bogie wheel towards the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Inventors: Janice Cheney, legal representative, Jim Grimes, Dennis Cheney
  • Publication number: 20080196959
    Abstract: A tracked vehicle includes a track assembly with a bogie assembly for riding on snow, mud, sand, etc. The track assembly includes a continuous track movably disposed about a drive wheel and a bogie wheel disposed rearward of the drive wheel. The drive wheel and bogie wheel are pivotally coupled to a rear fork. The rear fork is pivotally coupled to a frame of the tracked vehicle. A bias member biases the drive wheel and the bogie wheel towards the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Dennis Cheney, Jim Grimes, Janice Cheney
  • Patent number: 6709194
    Abstract: Apparatus for screeding concrete and other materials includes a primary support and a secondary support adjustably slidably movable on the primary support to raise or lower an elongated screed guide member. The secondary support includes a receptacle for holding the elongated screed guide member. Surface engaging support structure is provided at the lower end of the apparatus to disperse downwardly directed forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Inventor: Jim Grimes