Patents by Inventor Michael Kangas

Michael Kangas 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).

  • Threaded tree step tool
    Patent number: 10335639
    Abstract: An installation tool for tree steps is disclosed allowing for one-handed operation through inserting the tool onto the tree step in either a perpendicular or parallel orientation to the tree step, with the orientation of the tree step to the tool chosen based on the amount of torque desired when installing and removing a tree step. The tool is placed onto the tree step in a parallel orientation by placing the platform portion of the tree step inside the tool's central cylindrical cavity. The tool is placed onto the tree step in a perpendicular orientation by placing the platform portion of the tree step inside the tool's slot-and-lock system and securing the lever portion of the tree step against one of the slots using a groove cut into the tool's main body. This perpendicular orientation effectively extends the lever portion of the tree step and provides additional leverage to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Inventors: Kruse Otto, Michael Kangas, Nicholas Boonstra, Austin Kemmer
  • Threaded Tree Step Tool
    Publication number: 20160250521
    Abstract: An installation tool for tree steps is disclosed allowing for one-handed operation through inserting the tool onto the tree step in either a perpendicular or parallel orientation to the tree step, with the orientation of the tree step to the tool chosen based on the amount of torque desired when installing and removing a tree step. The tool is placed onto the tree step in a parallel orientation by placing the platform portion of the tree step inside the tool's central cylindrical cavity. The tool is placed onto the tree step in a perpendicular orientation by placing the platform portion of the tree step inside the tool's slot-and-lock system and securing the lever portion of the tree step against one of the slots using a groove cut into the tool's main body. This perpendicular orientation effectively extends the lever portion of the tree step and provides additional leverage to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Kruse Otto, Michael Kangas, Nicholas Boonstra, Austin Kemmer