Patents by Inventor Kenneth D. Marcus

Kenneth D. Marcus 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).

  • Patent number: 5820183
    Abstract: An improved graduated tool handle for providing ready measurement of selected regions of a work area. Improved graduated tool handle (10) is readily adaptable for use with various implements such as rakes, shovels, and post-hole diggers. Improved tool handle (10) is graduated to indicate increments of feet, inches and fractions of an inch. Indicia (26) is provided to identify values in feet and further indicia (28) can provide ready reference to one half foot (1/2') dimensions. Markings (20), (22) and (24) are readily visible on any side of improved tool handle (10), and indicia (26) and (28) are provided on the front and rear sides of improved tool handle (10). A band marker (45) is provided so as to allow ready reference of a desired distance measurement. Markings (22) and (24) and indicia (26) and (28) can be inscribed in improved tool handle (10) in any assorted manner and in the preferred embodiment, are printed or painted a high visibility color in stark contrast from the color of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Inventor: Kenneth D. Marcus