Patents by Inventor Karl R. Aberth

Karl R. Aberth 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).

  • Folding reach extender
    Patent number: 9022443
    Abstract: A tool to grasp objects, and to expand and/or retract while holding the objects, wherein the tool can include at least one handle disposed on a first end of an expandable assembly. At least one handle can be adapted to expand the expandable assembly when actuated or when there are a pair of handles and they are moved towards one another and retract the expandable assembly when they are moved away from one another. A gear assembly can be disposed on a second end of the expandable assembly. The tool can allow users to reach, grasp, move, and release remote objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Inventor: Karl R. Aberth
  • Folding reach extender
    Patent number: 8814242
    Abstract: A tool to grasp objects, and to expand and/or retract while holding the objects, wherein the tool can include at least one handle disposed on a first end of an expandable assembly. At least one handle can be adapted to expand the expandable assembly when actuated or when there are a pair of handles and they are moved towards one another and retract the expandable assembly when they are moved away from one another. A gear assembly can be disposed on a second end of the expandable assembly. The tool can allow users to reach, grasp, move, and release remote objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Inventor: Karl R. Aberth
  • Folding reach extender
    Patent number: 8528951
    Abstract: A tool to grasp objects, and to expand and/or retract while holding the objects, wherein the tool can include a pair of handles disposed on a first end of an expandable assembly, such as a scissor like assembly. The pair of handles can be adapted to expand the expandable assembly when they are moved towards one another and retract the expandable assembly when they are moved away from one another. A gear assembly can be disposed on a second end of the expandable assembly. The tool can allow users to reach, grasp, move, and release remote objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Inventor: Karl R. Aberth
  • Folding reach extender
    Patent number: 8328256
    Abstract: A tool configured to grasp objects, and to expand and/or retract while holding the objects is disclosed herein. The tool can include a pair of handles disposed on a first end of an expandable assembly, such as a scissor like assembly. The pair of handles can be adapted to expand the expandable assembly when they are moved towards one another and retract the expandable assembly when they are moved away from one another. A gear assembly can be disposed on a second end of the expandable assembly. The tool can allow users to reach, grasp, move, and release remote objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Inventor: Karl R. Aberth
  • FOLDING REACH EXTENDER
    Publication number: 20120098284
    Abstract: A tool configured to grasp objects, and to expand and/or retract while holding the objects is disclosed herein. The tool can include a pair of handles disposed on a first end of an expandable assembly, such as a scissor like assembly. The pair of handles can be adapted to expand the expandable assembly when they are moved towards one another and retract the expandable assembly when they are moved away from one another. A gear assembly can be disposed on a second end of the expandable assembly. The tool can allow users to reach, grasp, move, and release remote objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventor: KARL R. ABERTH