Patents by Inventor Mark W. DiMatteo

Mark W. DiMatteo 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).

  • Lopping apparatus having stowable blades and associated method
    Patent number: 6434834
    Abstract: A lopping apparatus includes a first handle having a first blade storage compartment. The lopping apparatus further includes a first blade member connected to the first handle, the first blade member having a first cutting portion. The lopping apparatus additionally includes a second handle having a second blade storage compartment. Moreover, the lopping apparatus includes a second blade member connected to the second handle, the second blade member having a second cutting portion. The lopping apparatus additionally includes a first connecting link pivotally coupled to both (i) the first handle at a first pivot location which defines a first pivot axis, and (ii) the second handle at a second pivot location which defines a second pivot axis. The first pivot axis and the second pivot axis define a line L. The lopping apparatus is positionable in a lopping mode of operation and a storage mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Gilmour, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. DiMatteo, Thomas C. Oyler
  • Lopping apparatus having stowable blades and associated method
    Publication number: 20010005941
    Abstract: A lopping apparatus includes a first handle having a first blade storage compartment. The lopping apparatus further includes a first blade member connected to the first handle, the first blade member having a first cutting portion. The lopping apparatus additionally includes a second handle having a second blade storage compartment. Moreover, the lopping apparatus includes a second blade member connected to the second handle, the second blade member having a second cutting portion. The lopping apparatus additionally includes a first connecting link pivotally coupled to both (i) the first handle at a first pivot location which defines a first pivot axis, and (ii) the second handle at a second pivot location which defines a second pivot axis. The first pivot axis and the second pivot axis define a line L. The lopping apparatus is positionable in a lopping mode of operation and a storage mode of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Publication date: July 5, 2001
    Inventors: Mark W. DiMatteo, Thomas C. Oyler
  • Lopping apparatus having handle compartments for stowing blades during periods of non-use and associated method
    Patent number: 6161291
    Abstract: A lopping apparatus includes a first handle having a first blade storage compartment. The lopping apparatus further includes a first blade member connected to the first handle, the first blade member having a first cutting portion. The lopping apparatus additionally includes a second handle having a second blade storage compartment. Moreover, the lopping apparatus includes a second blade member connected to the second handle, the second blade member having a second cutting portion. The lopping apparatus additionally includes a first connecting link pivotally coupled to both (i) the first handle at a first pivot location which defines a first pivot axis, and (ii) the second handle at a second pivot location which defines a second pivot axis. The first pivot axis and the second pivot axis define a line L. The lopping apparatus is positionable in a lopping mode of operation and a storage mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Gilmour, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. DiMatteo, Thomas C. Oyler
  • Lid assembly for a fluid container of a sprayer
    Patent number: D441832
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Gilmour, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark W. DiMatteo