Patents by Inventor Karl H. Zeller

Karl H. Zeller 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-position lock for pruning device
    Patent number: 10219441
    Abstract: A multi-position lock for a pruner or secateur comprises a movable selector for selection between a locked condition for the blades of the pruner or secateur and one or more degree of opening positions for the blades. A typical example allows locked, maximum half open or maximum fully opened operation of the pruner or secateur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Barnel International, Inc.
    Inventors: Linn E Nelson, Karl H Zeller
  • SAW SHEATH
    Publication number: 20180333881
    Abstract: An improved saw sheath and saw provides smooth insertion and removal of the saw into and out of the sheath. Upper and lower bumper members help guide the saw into the sheath and assist in securing the saw in the sheath when stored. The guide members can be fixed slide members, flexing slide members, or fused roller members, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Applicant: Barnel International, Inc.
    Inventors: Linn E. Nelson, Karl H. Zeller
  • MULTI-POSITION LOCK FOR PRUNING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180206409
    Abstract: A multi-position lock for a pruner or secateur comprises a movable selector for selection between a locked condition for the blades of the pruner or secateur and one or more degree of opening positions for the blades. A typical example allows locked, maximum half open or maximum fully opened operation of the pruner or secateur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Applicant: Barnel International, Inc.
    Inventors: Linn E. Nelson, Karl H. Zeller
  • ROLLER BEARING PRUNER
    Publication number: 20170245439
    Abstract: A pruner comprises a pair of handles held in cooperative movement relation by a pivot lubrication bolt. A bearing such as a needle roller bearing is employed to provide superior operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Applicant: Barnel International, Inc.
    Inventors: Linn E. Nelson, Karl H. Zeller
  • Method and apparatus for anvil pruner and lopper with shock absorbing feature
    Patent number: 8607677
    Abstract: A shock absorbing anvil pruner/lopper comprises a cutting blade and a shock absorbing anvil member with a compound action tang. The anvil member includes a liner member for engagement with the blade and a shock absorber in relation to the liner member, whereupon on engagement of the blade with the liner member during a cutting operation, the shock absorber will compress or otherwise absorb some of the force, providing for less physical shock being transmitted to the user through the pruner/lopper handles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Barnel International, Inc.
    Inventors: Linn E. Nelson, Karl H. Zeller
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANVIL PRUNER AND LOPPER WITH SHOCK ABSORBING FEATURE
    Publication number: 20100064529
    Abstract: A shock absorbing anvil pruner/lopper comprises a cutting blade and a shock absorbing anvil member with a compound action tang. The anvil member includes a liner member for engagement with the blade and a shock absorber in relation to the liner member, whereupon on engagement of the blade with the liner member during a cutting operation, the shock absorber will compress or otherwise absorb some of the force, providing for less physical shock being transmitted to the user through the pruner/lopper handles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: BARNEL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Linn E. Nelson, Karl H. Zeller
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANVIL PRUNER AND LOPPER WITH SHOCK ABSORBING FEATURE
    Publication number: 20100064526
    Abstract: A shock absorbing anvil pruner/lopper comprises a cutting blade and a shock absorbing anvil member with a compound action tang. The anvil member includes a liner member for engagement with the blade and a shock absorber in relation to the liner member, whereupon on engagement of the blade with the liner member during a cutting operation, the shock absorber will compress or otherwise absorb some of the force, providing for less physical shock being transmitted to the user through the pruner/lopper handles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: Barnel International, Inc.
    Inventors: Linn E. Nelson, Karl H. Zeller
  • Picking tool with changeable end effector
    Patent number: 7318610
    Abstract: A picking tool employs a changeable end effector having first and second operative portions. A changing member allows selection of the first or the second portions for deployment during picking, such that the picking tool can be changed to different configurations of end effectors for varied uses. The changing member provides a locked position where the end effector is locked onto the picking tool for use and an unlocked position whereby the end effector may be removed and repositioned to present a different portion for operative use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Barnel International, Inc.
    Inventors: Linn E. Nelson, Karl H. Zeller
  • Pruning shears
    Patent number: D562649
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Barnel International, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl H. Zeller, Linn E. Nelson
  • Pruner
    Patent number: D564310
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Barnel International, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl H. Zeller, Linn E. Nelson
  • Secateur
    Patent number: D680829
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Barnel International, Inc.
    Inventors: Linn E. Nelson, Karl H. Zeller
  • Pruning shear lock control
    Patent number: D897167
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: BARNEL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Linn E Nelson, Karl H Zeller