Patents by Inventor Michael Gullotti

Michael Gullotti 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).

  • Hand tool having a flexible handle member
    Patent number: 6637180
    Abstract: A flexible member is provided for use with a hand tool having a working implement and a handle. The flexible member includes an elongated member having a first end configured for attachment to the working implement and a second end configured for attachment to the handle. The elongated member defines a plurality of notches. The elongated member is made of a resiliently deformable material. The notches alternately face opposite directions along the length of the elongated member. The first end of the elongated member is configured for threaded or mechanical attachment to the working implement. The second end of the elongated member is configured for threaded or mechanical attachment to the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Inventor: Michael Gullotti
  • Ergonomic rake having a flexible handle
    Publication number: 20020129594
    Abstract: The ergonomic rake includes an elongated handle having a first end and a second end. The handle further includes a flexible portion defined by a plurality of bends formed adjacent the second end for allowing the handle to flex when downward pressure is applied by a user of the rake. The ergonomic rake further includes a rake head having a web portion and a plurality of rake tines extending from the web portion. The rake head is connected to the second end of the handle. The rake head is preferably secured to the second end of the handle such that the rake head and handle remain connected when the rake is in use. The flexible portion of the handle may form between about 10% and 30% of the overall length of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventor: Michael Gullotti
  • Hand tool having a flexible handle member
    Publication number: 20020129595
    Abstract: A flexible member is provided for use with a hand tool having a working implement and a handle. The flexible member includes an elongated member having a first end configured for attachment to the working implement and a second end configured for attachment to the handle. The elongated member defines a plurality of notches. The elongated member is made of a resiliently deformable material. The notches alternately face opposite directions along the length of the elongated member. The first end of the elongated member is configured for threaded or mechanical attachment to the working implement. The second end of the elongated member is configured for threaded or mechanical attachment to the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventor: Michael Gullotti