Patents by Inventor Michael Tomchak

Michael Tomchak 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).

  • Collapsible wheelbarrow
    Publication number: 20050087958
    Abstract: An improved wheelbarrow includes a pair of legs that are each configured as four-bar linkages and are collapsible. Each of the legs includes an advantageously simple lock for releasably locking the leg in extended and retracted positions. The wheelbarrow includes a frame assembly, a wheel, a tray, and a pair of handles. The frame assembly can be assembled by the manufacturer, and the wheelbarrow can then be provided as a kit in accordance with the present invention that can be assembled by the retailer or the consumer by simply attaching the wheel, the tray, and the handles to the frame assembly. A support block is disclosed which facilitates assembly and strengthens the legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Applicant: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Tomchak, Barry Albert, Mike Lupey
  • Collapsible wheelbarrow and associated method
    Publication number: 20050062245
    Abstract: An improved wheelbarrow includes a pair of legs that are each configured as four-bar linkages and are collapsible. The wheelbarrow includes a frame assembly, a wheel, a tray, and a pair of handles. The frame assembly can be assembled by the manufacturer. The wheelbarrow can then be assembled by the retailer or the consumer by simply attaching the wheel, the tray, and the handles to the frame assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Applicant: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Tomchak, Barry Albert, Mike Lupey
  • Quick connect tool
    Patent number: 6824180
    Abstract: A quick connect assembly provides a male portion with a pair of arms defining teeth on their outer surface, and a female portion having a sleeve, defining inward facing teeth corresponding to the outward facing teeth of the male portion. Insertion of a handle upon which the male portion has been secured into the female portion will cause the teeth of the male portion to engage the teeth of the female portion, securing the handle in its desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Tomchak
  • Quick connect tool
    Publication number: 20040145198
    Abstract: A quick connect assembly provides a male portion with a pair of arms defining teeth on their outer surface, and a female portion having a sleeve, defining inward facing teeth corresponding to the outward facing teeth of the male portion. Insertion of a handle upon which the male portion has been secured into the female portion will cause the teeth of the male portion to engage the teeth of the female portion, securing the handle in its desired location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Applicant: Ames True Temper, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Tomchak