Patents by Inventor John A. Nason

John A. Nason 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).

  • Publication number: 20080277433
    Abstract: A personal hydration system includes a reservoir for storing a fluid and a fluid delivery system for delivering the fluid to a user. The fluid delivery system is coupled to the reservoir at a discharge port. A fill port is located on the reservoir and configured to provide an external fill access point for the reservoir. The reservoir is configured to serve as a frame for the personal hydration system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Frederick T. Karl, William M. Dierter, John A. Nason, Edgar A. Dallas, Nathaniel R. Halle, Brie G. Karl, Cynthia L. Maletz
  • Patent number: 7063435
    Abstract: A pocket tool includes a handle and at least one ancillary tool coupled to the handle. In an exemplary embodiment, a flashlight is coupled to the handle, the flashlight having a first light source directed in a first direction and a second light source directed in a second direction. In another embodiment, the pocket tool may include means for biasing the flashlight into the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Edgar A. Dallas, John A. Nason
  • Patent number: 7028591
    Abstract: A multi-function tool includes a pair of handles and an implement slidably coupled to the handles. The implement is configured to slide in a linear fashion between a stowed position and a deployed position. A bias mechanism is coupled to the implement such that the bias mechanism biases the implement in the direction of the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Edgar A. Dallas, Edward M. Wallace, Jr., John A. Nason, Phillip A. Montague
  • Publication number: 20040003472
    Abstract: A multi-function tool includes a pair of handles and an implement slidably coupled to the handles. The implement is configured to slide in a linear fashion between a stowed position and a deployed position. A bias mechanism is coupled to the implement such that the bias mechanism biases the implement in the direction of the deployed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Applicant: Alterra Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: Edgar A. Dallas, Edward M. Wallace, John A. Nason, Phillip A. Montague
  • Patent number: D389854
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1998
    Inventor: John A. Nason