Patents by Inventor Michael D. Bronk

Michael D. Bronk 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).

  • NUT DRIVER TOOL
    Publication number: 20220168871
    Abstract: A nut driver includes an elongate drive shank and a reversible socket. The socket has a first hex socket opening sized to engage a hexagonal profile of a first size, and a second hex socket opening sized to engage a hexagonal profile of a second size that is larger than the first size. The socket is mountable on the drive shank in either a first orientation that presents the first hex socket opening for use, or a second orientation that presents the second hex socket opening for use. Additionally, in the first orientation, the socket is mountable in either a screw head receiving position or a drive bit receiving position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin Minor, Jordan L. Fisher, Michael D. Bronk
  • Nut driver tool
    Patent number: 11318591
    Abstract: A nut driver includes an elongate drive shank and a reversible socket. The socket has a first hex socket opening sized to engage a hexagonal profile of a first size, and a second hex socket opening sized to engage a hexagonal profile of a second size that is larger than the first size. The socket is mountable on the drive shank in either a first orientation that presents the first hex socket opening for use, or a second orientation that presents the second hex socket opening for use. Additionally, in the first orientation, the socket is mountable in either a screw head receiving position or a drive bit receiving position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin Minor, Jordan L. Fisher, Michael D. Bronk
  • NUT DRIVER TOOL
    Publication number: 20210379739
    Abstract: A nut driver includes an elongate drive shank and a reversible socket. The socket has a first hex socket opening sized to engage a hexagonal profile of a first size, and a second hex socket opening sized to engage a hexagonal profile of a second size that is larger than the first size. The socket is mountable on the drive shank in either a first orientation that presents the first hex socket opening for use, or a second orientation that presents the second hex socket opening for use. Additionally, in the first orientation, the socket is mountable in either a screw head receiving position or a drive bit receiving position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Austin Minor, Jordan L. Fisher, Michael D. Bronk
  • Duct thermometer
    Patent number: 10473529
    Abstract: The disclosed device is a hand-held probe thermometer which operates to display temperatures sensed by a temperature sensing probe, and a protective probe cover featuring one or more openings to allow for accurate airflow temperature measurements without removing the protective probe cover. The probe cover is also configured to function as a extendable handle for the duct thermometer to allow for an extended reach when taking measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Klein Tools, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Bronk, Bruce R. Kuhn
  • Duct Thermometer
    Publication number: 20180340839
    Abstract: The disclosed device is a hand-held probe thermometer which operates to display temperatures sensed by a temperature sensing probe, and a protective probe cover featuring one or more openings to allow for accurate airflow temperature measurements without removing the protective probe cover. The probe cover is also configured to function as a extendable handle for the duct thermometer to allow for an extended reach when taking measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Michael D. Bronk
  • Non-contact voltage tester
    Patent number: D750985
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: KLEIN TOOLS, INC.
    Inventors: Kingston Wong, Michael D. Bronk