Patents by Inventor Richard P. Hoover

Richard P. Hoover 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).

  • Patent number: 5442529
    Abstract: A combination pocket device is provided that includes upper and lower body portions for holding a knife blade that pivots between a closed position where it is substantially sandwiched between the body portions, and an extended position where it extends co-linear with the body portions in a locked state. A small light is incorporated into the end of the upper body portion for allowing the device to illuminate any surface. Two linked key rings are also attached to the end of the body portions to allow a person to attach their personal keys to the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Inventor: Richard P. Hoover