Patents by Inventor Patrick A. Smahlik

Patrick A. Smahlik 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).

  • Tool holding apparatus
    Patent number: 5255405
    Abstract: A tool holding apparatus for use with extension poles has a substantially hollow longitudinal handle for mounting on an end of an extension pole. A tubular support member is rotatably engaged with the upper end of the handle and is rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle. The tubular support member has tool-engaging means on at least one end for supporting a tool. Means for rotating the tubular support member relative to the handle are provided. The device also includes stop means disposed on the outer wall of the handle for limiting the rotation of the tubular support member beyond a predetermined point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: Steccone Products Co.
    Inventors: Soren Samuelsson, Patrick A. Smahlik