Patents by Inventor Joan McBride

Joan McBride 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: 4409866
    Abstract: This invention includes and is directed toward and to a tool handle exemplified in two embodiments. A variety of tool blades can safely be inserted in one end of the tool handle allowing length and leverage heretofore impossible. This feature allows a person to carry the wrench in a closed tool box since the parts disassemble for storage. A ratchet can be inserted in the opposite end of said handle to provide the user with much greater torque to assist in many difficult jobs. The handle has a through passageway substantially along its longitudinal axis. In the passageway there is formed at least one flat surface with the passageway sized to snugly retain the shank of a tool. The tool handle includes a body provided with a trigger having two legs, one of which has an aperture which is moved in way of the passageway to allow the shank of the tool to be moved therein and therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1983
    Inventor: Joan McBride