Patents by Inventor Kerry L. Hawkins

Kerry L. Hawkins 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).

  • Opener for pull top-type cans
    Patent number: 7373858
    Abstract: A can opener for a pull top-type can includes a body comprising a forward surface, a rear surface, and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is curved to define a rounded heel. The opener includes a starting notch and a finishing notch. The notches are both located along the front of the opener, and the finishing notch is spaced above the starting notch. The can opener is provided with a retainer to maintain the can lid on the opener after the lid has been removed from the can. The retainer can be a fixed or moveable retainer. The can opener can be provided with a vertically or horizontally cutting can opener mechanism to enable the opener to function as a dual purpose opener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Inventor: Kerry L. Hawkins
  • Opener for pull top-type cans
    Patent number: 6945137
    Abstract: A can opener for a pull top-type can includes a body comprising a forward surface, a rear surface, and a bottom surface. The bottom surface is curved to define a rounded heel. The opener includes a starting notch and a finishing notch. The notches are both located along the front of the opener, and the finishing notch is spaced above the starting notch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Inventor: Kerry L. Hawkins