Patents by Inventor Michael M. Sowry

Michael M. Sowry 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).

  • Method and apparatus for enabling hand tools to float
    Patent number: 6726516
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling hand tools to float is disclosed. In one aspect, the invention is a grip comprising a tubular sleeve which is placed over a handle or pre-existing tool grip and enables the tool to float grip side up, thereby allowing the tool to be easily seen and retrieved. The grip may have varying thicknesses and diameters and may be colored or treated with a luminescent or reflective coating so as to be easily seen. The grip material may also be selected so that it molds to the user's hand during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Inventors: Michael M. Sowry, Alan D. Sowry
  • Method and apparatus for enabling hand tools to float
    Publication number: 20030124922
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling hand tools to float is disclosed. In one aspect, the invention is a grip comprising a tubular sleeve which is placed over a handle or pre-existing tool grip and enables the tool to float grip side up, thereby allowing the tool to be easily seen and retrieved. The grip may have varying thicknesses and diameters and may be colored or treated with a luminescent or reflective coating so as to be easily seen. The grip material may also be selected so that it molds to the user's hand during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Michael M. Sowry, Alan D. Sowry