Patents by Inventor Mark L. Kluga

Mark L. Kluga 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).

  • Publication number: 20090060674
    Abstract: A washer-lock washer is disclosed that can be used with a fastener. In one form the washer-lock washer is integrally connected. In another form the washer-lock washer is joined together from two separate pieces. The washer-lock washer may be provided with additional locking features, which would include nubs, indentations, protrusions or cones. This latter concept of the present invention can also be incorporated into a separate lock washer. In another form, the lock washer portion is a separate piece with additional locking features. In another form the washer-lock washer is combined with a fastener. In another form, the washer portion of the washer-lock washer can be welded in place to the mating part or secured by some other means. The washer-lock washer and washer lock-washer fastener combination expedites assembly of products using the same, and can be used to hold together parts in conjunction with either a threads in one of the parts or a separate nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: Mark L. Kluga
  • Patent number: 5362165
    Abstract: A concrete corner edger or hand tool has a smoothing blade attached to a handle together with a water supply and an integral water sprayer, with the water sprayer being disposable over either end of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Mark L. Kluga
    Inventors: Mark L. Kluga, Robert A. Kluga