Patents by Inventor Ronald E. Douzanis

Ronald E. Douzanis 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: 9289903
    Abstract: A removable knife draw assembly for a folding knife. The removable knife draw assembly may be structured as a clip assembly and include a modified clip and other components which can be used in various combinations, including one or more of a clip draw tab, a body draw tab, a height adjuster, a tensioner, a tensioner pad, and a platform. The removable knife draw assembly provides structures that allow a user to engage and use the knife in an efficient manner. In this configuration, the removable clip assembly provides a removable clip to adjustably position the folding knife to a pocket, holster or other container, the removable clip having one or more of a clip draw tab to remove the knife from the container, a height adjuster to position the folding knife in the container and a tensioning mechanism to secure the folding knife in the container with the proper resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Inventor: Ronald E. Douzanis
  • Patent number: 8402662
    Abstract: A removable knife opening assist for a folding knife. The removable knife opening assist includes a hook and an attachment portion. The folding knife is configured to be stored in a folded condition in a container. The removable knife opening assist is configured to snag the container so that the folding knife is automatically opened for use when the folding knife is withdrawn from the container, without the need to manipulate the knife, other than the simple withdrawal of the folding knife from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Inventor: Ronald E. Douzanis
  • Patent number: 8065804
    Abstract: A knife opening assist removably attached to a folding knife blade. The assist is comprised of an attachment element with a channel formed therein for positioning over a portion of any blade edge opposite to the sharp blade edge. The element is attached to the blade by attachment means through apertures formed in the attachment element sides. The top of the attachment element has a hook-shaped element hooking toward the forward end of the blade. The hook is adapted to snag a pocket, holster or other container as the pocket knife is being drawn out for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Inventor: Ronald E. Douzanis