Patents by Inventor Kelly Staples

Kelly Staples 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).

  • Self-centering dual direction clamping vise with adjustable center support
    Patent number: 11667012
    Abstract: A vise assembly has a base and a pair of side walls extending from the base and providing guideways. A jaw is configured for guided movement by the guideways. An actuator is coupled to the jaw to cause movement of the jaw. A support supports at least a portion of the actuator. A biasing element is configured to urge the actuator to engage the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: KURT MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: David L. Schmidt, Kelly Staples