Patents by Inventor Mathew Hlavac

Mathew Hlavac 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).

  • Fixed-blade knife with pivotable side pieces
    Publication number: 20060080841
    Abstract: A fixed-blade knife includes a unitary blade having an implement, a tang, and a pivot region between the implement and the tang. The unitary blade is disposed between a pair of parallel and spaced-apart side pieces that pivot to cover or expose the implement. In the pivoted position wherein the implement is exposed, the side pieces form part of the handle that is used to grasp the knife. A locking structure locks the side pieces in a selectable position, and a limit structure prevents overrotation of the side pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Applicant: Buck Knives, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Hatcher, Stephen Hull, Dean Hussey, Eric Linn, Robert Pinto, Michael Williams, Mathew Hlavac
  • Fixed-blade knife with pivotable side pieces
    Patent number: 7000323
    Abstract: A fixed-blade knife includes a unitary blade having an implement, a tang, and a pivot region between the implement and the tang. The unitary blade is disposed between a pair of parallel and spaced-apart side pieces that pivot to cover or expose the implement. In the pivoted position wherein the implement is exposed, the side pieces form part of the handle that is used to grasp the knife. A locking structure locks the side pieces in a selectable position, and a limit structure prevents overrotation of the side pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Buck Knives, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Hatcher, Stephen J. Hull, Dean Hussey, Eric P. Linn, Robert L. Pinto, Michael E. Williams, Mathew Hlavac