Patents by Inventor John Nason

John 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).

  • Multi-function tool with spring biased implement
    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
  • Multi-function tool with cartridge
    Patent number: 6625832
    Abstract: A multi-function tool includes a head, a pair of handles, and a plurality of ancillary tools. The head and tools are stored within the handles in a folded configuration. The ancillary tools are coupled to an interchangeable cartridge that resides within one or both of the handles. A wedge lock prevents a fully opened ancillary tool from closing unless the wedge lock is manually disengaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Alterra Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: Phillip A. Montague, Edgar A. Dallas, Bradford Parrish, Peter Whitlock, Paul W. Poehlmann, Charlie Alfaro, John Nason
  • Multi-function tool with cartridge
    Publication number: 20020023302
    Abstract: A multi-function tool includes a head, a pair of handles, and a plurality of ancillary tools. The head and tools are stored within the handles in a folded configuration. The ancillary tools are coupled to an interchangeable cartridge that resides within one or both of the handles. A wedge lock prevents a fully opened ancillary tool from closing unless the wedge lock is manually disengaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: Phillip A. Montague, Edgar A. Dallas, Bradford Parrish, Peter Whitlock, Paul W. Poehlmann, Charlie Alfaro, John Nason
  • Auxiliary nose piece for eyeglasses
    Patent number: D389854
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1998
    Inventor: John A. Nason