Patents by Inventor Kevin Allen Ekdahl

Kevin Allen Ekdahl 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: 6920700
    Abstract: An offset tape measuring tool marked with standard English measurements includes integrated indicia for quick determination of distance between bends for a given offset depth and offset angle when installing conduit. Additional indicia may be included for the measurement of the shrinkage of the conduit with respect to the specified offset depths and angles. The integrated invention may be part of a standard tape measure strip to provide a convenient multi-purpose tool. Although the tool eliminates any external calculations or table reference typically necessary when bending conduit to clear an obstacle, it still provides an optional reference card for unique bends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Allen Ekdahl, Russell A. Goldmann, II, Kingston T. Wong
  • Publication number: 20040031166
    Abstract: An offset tape measuring tool marked with standard English measurements includes integrated indicia for quick determination of distance between bends for a given offset depth and offset angle when installing conduit. Additional indicia may be included for the measurement of the shrinkage of the conduit with respect to the specified offset depths and angles. The integrated invention may be part of a standard tape measure strip to provide a convenient multi-purpose tool. Although the tool eliminates any external calculations or table reference typically necessary when bending conduit to clear an obstacle, it still provides an optional reference card for unique bends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventors: Kevin Allen Ekdahl, Russell A. Goldmann, Kingston T. Wong
  • Publication number: 20040006884
    Abstract: An offset tape measuring tool marked with standard English measurements includes integrated indicia for quick determination of distance between bends for a given offset depth and offset angle when installing conduit. Additional indicia may be included for the measurement of the shrinkage of the conduit with respect to the specified offset depths and angles. The integrated invention may be part of a standard tape measure strip to provide a convenient multi-purpose tool. The tool eliminates any external calculations or table reference typically necessary when bending conduit to clear an obstacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventor: Kevin Allen Ekdahl