Patents by Inventor Joseph H. Masse

Joseph H. Masse 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).

  • Retracting cutter
    Patent number: 5377413
    Abstract: A knife is disclosed having a self-retracting, adjustable blade. The handle of the knife has two pieces which when compressed expose the blade for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1995
    Inventor: Joseph H. Masse
  • Retracting cutter
    Patent number: 5208983
    Abstract: A knife is disclosed having a self-retracting, adjustable blade. The handle of the knife has two pieces which when compressed expose the blade for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1993
    Inventor: Joseph H. Masse
  • Wire bending device
    Patent number: 5007269
    Abstract: A device for bending metal wire or strips particularly adapted for arts and crafts creations in which a wire receiving gap is formed between a eccentrically driven forming pin and longitudinally and laterally separated guide pins disposed in relationship thereto. The elliptical driving pin movement allows the wire to be both formed and driven, that is, fed, into the device such that the craftsman may be free to manipulate the guide means to vary the gap as the work progresses. The elliptical movement of the driving pin is achieved by means of an actuating arm driven by a cam or equivalent system and including an adjustable pivot point to vary or control the amplitude of the elliptical movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1991
    Inventor: Joseph H. Masse
  • Apparatus for cutting glass
    Patent number: 4494444
    Abstract: An apparatus for cutting glass wherein a scoring element is pivotally connected to the upper arm of a substantially U-shaped member. The lower arm of such member is clamped to a housing and may be rotated with respect thereto such that the upper arm and thus the scoring element may be moved to various positions overlying the top surface of the supporting table for the sheet of glass or other material. A roller or wheel that projects slightly above the supporting surface and which may be motor driven is used to frictionally guide the sheet beneath the scoring element. In order to apply the necessary pressure between the scoring element and the sheet, a force or jacking mechanism is supported between the upper and lower arm so as to force the arms apart to a spread position. Thereafter the scoring element is positioned against the glass surface and the jacking element released such that the arms move together by inherent spring tension so as to apply the desired predetermined force upon the glass sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1985
    Inventor: Joseph H. Masse