Patents by Inventor Kurtis D. Davis

Kurtis D. Davis 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).

  • Shear pin hilt for knife
    Patent number: 4520566
    Abstract: An impact-resistant knife hilt comprising a hollow handle containing a clevis with shear pin connecting the knife blade to the end cap of the knife handle. Such a knife is readily assembled and disassembled by spinning the end cap while the hilt with shear pin reduces the risk of blade breakage upon impact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1985
    Inventor: Kurtis D. Davis
  • Shear pin hilt for knife
    Patent number: 4458420
    Abstract: An impact-resistant knife hilt comprising a hollow handle containing a clevis with shear pin connecting the knife blade to a bolt passing through the end cap of the knife handle. Such a knife is readily assembled and disassembled by tightening or removing the bolt while the hilt with shear pin reduces the risk of blade breakage upon their impact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1984
    Inventor: Kurtis D. Davis