Patents by Inventor Keith Langenwalter

Keith Langenwalter 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: 20230371487
    Abstract: A fishing tool includes a main body and a cutting assembly coupled to the main body. The cutting assembly includes a top jaw, a bottom jaw rotatable relative to the top jaw, and a scissor assembly including a top blade and a bottom blade rotatable relative to the top blade. The top blade and the bottom blade are removably coupled to the top jaw and the bottom jaw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: Fiskars Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Hal Hardinge, Keith Langenwalter, Charlie Hartzell, Seth Jaramus
  • Patent number: 11716982
    Abstract: A fishing tool includes a main body and a holding assembly coupled to the main body. The holding assembly includes a bottom holding jaw and a top holding jaw rotatably coupled to the bottom holding jaw and movable relative to the bottom holding jaw between an open holding position and a closed holding position to selectively hold a fish hook in place. The holding assembly is rotatable relative to the main body and configured to be secured relative to the main body in a fixed number of positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: FISKARS BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Hal Hardinge, Keith Langenwalter, Charlie Hartzell, Seth Jaramus
  • Publication number: 20210236338
    Abstract: A goggle may include a goggle frame, a lens assembly magnetically coupled to the goggle frame, and first and second retention features securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame at first and second locations, respectively, to resist decoupling of the lens assembly from the goggle frame. The lens assembly may be removable from the goggle frame by actuating only one of the first retention feature or the second retention feature. A method of removing a lens assembly from a goggle frame may include actuating a first latch securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame; after actuating the first latch, pivoting the lens assembly away from the goggle frame about a second latch securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame; and after pivoting the lens assembly, laterally translating the lens assembly away from the second latch without actuating the second latch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Langenwalter, Eric Thorsell, John Ohran, Will McNeal, Nicolas Ramirez, Matt Capozzi
  • Patent number: 10948746
    Abstract: A goggle may include a goggle frame, a lens assembly magnetically coupled to the goggle frame, and first and second retention features securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame at first and second locations, respectively, to resist decoupling of the lens assembly from the goggle frame. The lens assembly may be removable from the goggle frame by actuating only one of the first retention feature or the second retention feature. A method of removing a lens assembly from a goggle frame may include actuating a first latch securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame; after actuating the first latch, pivoting the lens assembly away from the goggle frame about a second latch securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame; and after pivoting the lens assembly, laterally translating the lens assembly away from the second latch without actuating the second latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Langenwalter, Eric Thorsell, John Ohran, Will McNeal, Nicolas Ramirez, Matt Capozzi, Scott Layton
  • Patent number: 10791820
    Abstract: An adjustable sheath for carrying an article includes a main body having a front surface, a rear surface opposite the front surface, and a peripheral edge, a receptacle configured to receive an article, wherein the receptacle is coupled to the front surface and the receptacle includes an outer surface, and a strap configured to retain the article within the receptacle, the strap including a first end portion removably coupled to the rear surface of the main body and a second end portion removably coupled to the outer surface of the receptacle. The top strap passes over the peripheral edge of the main body when coupled to the rear surface main body and the outer surface of the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Langenwalter, Jamie Olson, Cheryl Sharp, Nate Zwetzig, Benjamin J. Nyssen
  • Publication number: 20190380322
    Abstract: A fishing tool includes a main body and a holding assembly coupled to the main body. The holding assembly includes a bottom holding jaw and a top holding jaw rotatably coupled to the bottom holding jaw and movable relative to the bottom holding jaw between an open holding position and a closed holding position to selectively hold a fish hook in place. The holding assembly is rotatable relative to the main body and configured to be secured relative to the main body in a fixed number of positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: Fiskars Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Hal Hardinge, Keith Langenwalter, Charlie Hartzell, Seth Jaramus
  • Publication number: 20190113773
    Abstract: A goggle may include a goggle frame, a lens assembly magnetically coupled to the goggle frame, and first and second retention features securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame at first and second locations, respectively, to resist decoupling of the lens assembly from the goggle frame. The lens assembly may be removable from the goggle frame by actuating only one of the first retention feature or the second retention feature. A method of removing a lens assembly from a goggle frame may include actuating a first latch securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame; after actuating the first latch, pivoting the lens assembly away from the goggle frame about a second latch securing the lens assembly to the goggle frame; and after pivoting the lens assembly, laterally translating the lens assembly away from the second latch without actuating the second latch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: Smith Sport Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Langenwalter, Eric Thorsell, John Ohran, Will McNeal, Nicolas Ramirez, Matt Capozzi, Scott Layton
  • Patent number: 10081112
    Abstract: A knife includes a knife body having two liners and a blade positioned between the two liners. The knife further includes two scales, each scale being removably coupled to one of the two liners. Each scale is configured for use as a tool separate from the knife body when removed from the knife body. A bottle opener may be formed in the knife body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Langenwalter, Jason Keenan
  • Publication number: 20160360870
    Abstract: An adjustable sheath for carrying an article includes a main body having a front surface, a rear surface opposite the front surface, and a peripheral edge, a receptacle configured to receive an article, wherein the receptacle is coupled to the front surface and the receptacle includes an outer surface, and a strap configured to retain the article within the receptacle, the strap including a first end portion removably coupled to the rear surface of the main body and a second end portion removably coupled to the outer surface of the receptacle. The top strap passes over the peripheral edge of the main body when coupled to the rear surface main body and the outer surface of the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: Fiskars Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Langenwalter, Jamie Olson, Cheryl Sharp, Nate Zwetzig, Benjamin J. Nyssen
  • Publication number: 20150217461
    Abstract: A knife includes a knife body having two liners and a blade positioned between the two liners. The knife further includes two scales, each scale being removably coupled to one of the two liners. Each scale is configured for use as a tool separate from the knife body when removed from the knife body. A bottle opener may be formed in the knife body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: FISKARS BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Keith Langenwalter, Jason Keenan
  • Patent number: D868878
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Langenwalter, Aaron Barker