Patents by Inventor Rodney Malkin

Rodney Malkin 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 having jaws for gripping hexagonally shaped objects
    Patent number: 5960683
    Abstract: The invention is a tool having contoured opposing jaws for fully engaging hexagonally shaped fasteners on at least four sides for any fastener within the operating range of the tool. The jaws include a two-surfaced jaw and an opposingly disposed three-surfaced jaw. The jaw surfaces are configured and positioned relative to one another in such a way as to maintain a shape which conforms to that of the fastener's hexagonal shape during adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Inventors: Rodney Malkin, Gary Burgess
  • Tool having jaws for gripping hexagonally shaped objects
    Patent number: 5894768
    Abstract: The invention is a tool having contoured opposing jaws for fully engaging hexagonally shaped fasteners on at least four sides for any fastener within the operating range of the tool. The jaws include a two-surfaced jaw and an opposingly disposed three-surfaced jaw. The jaw surfaces are configured and positioned relative to one another in such a way as to maintain a shape which conforms to that of the fastener's hexagonal shape during adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Inventors: Rodney Malkin, Gary Burgess
  • Tool having jaws for gripping hexagonally shaped objects
    Patent number: 5595098
    Abstract: The invention is a tool having contoured opposing jaws for fully engaging hexagonally shaped fasteners on at least four sides for any fastener within the operating range of the tool. The jaws include a two-surfaced jaw and an opposingly disposed three-surfaced jaw. The jaw surfaces are configured and positioned relative to one another in such a way as to maintain a shape which conforms to that of the fastener's hexagonal shape during adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Inventors: Rodney Malkin, Gary Burgess