Patents by Inventor Mark E. Zuro

Mark E. Zuro 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: 6256889
    Abstract: A tool for cutting the sealant surrounding a windshield of a vehicle comprises a handle for gripping by a user to which a blade is removably attached. In particular, the blade is received in a blade holder portion forming a channel for receiving the blade and holding a substantial portion of the sides of the blade. In addition, the blade can be quickly removed and replaced by manually actuating a blade release mechanism. The blade release mechanism is also configured to automatically engage a blade and secure the blade relative to the blade holder when the blade is properly inserted into the blade holder. A pull handle is secured relative to an end of the blade holder as with a cable pivotally mounted to the end of the blade holder at a position advantageous for applying a force to the blade when cutting the sealant surround the windshield of a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Michigan Tool Design
    Inventor: Mark E. Zuro
  • Patent number: 5826342
    Abstract: A vehicle windshield removing tool includes a handle for gripping by the user, and a blade extending from the handle for insertion between the vehicle windshield and the vehicle or gasket holding the windshield. The blade includes a base portion which is mounted in the handle to extend outwardly therefrom and a cutting portion which is formed into an inverted U-shaped terminal end which is used to cut the adhesive or bonding material between the windshield and the molding by sliding the U-shaped terminal end about the perimeter of the windshield, with the windshield edge being positioned and sliding within the U-shaped portion of the blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Equalizer Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark E. Zuro