Patents by Inventor Michael William Hopps

Michael William Hopps 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).

  • Wire tensioning tool
    Patent number: 6494436
    Abstract: A fence wire tensioning tool includes an arm 2 with fixed jaws 7 attached to both sides and a positioning foot 4 which pivots about a bolt 8. At the opposite end of the arm is fixed a movable jaw assembly 1, which extends to form a handle 3. This assembly rotates about a pivot pin 5, which is secured by a hexagonal socket set screw 10. The handle 3 may include a rubber or plastic hand grip 12 which affords a better purchase on the tool by the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Draper Tools Limited
    Inventor: Michael William Hopps