Patents by Inventor Ronald J. Shaud

Ronald J. Shaud 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).

  • Shock-absorbing tool handle
    Patent number: 5957516
    Abstract: A shock-absorbing telescoping tool handle is disclosed having a larger diameter proximal portion and a smaller diameter distal portion. An internal spring in the handle portions is compressed when the handle portions telescope towards each other upon shock being applied to the tool handle. Guide mechanisms in the handle portion limit the extent of sliding motion between the handle portion and prevent relative motion of the handle portions. One or more wipers in the handle portion wipes away any snow, water or debris on the distal portion which could potentially enter the spring area. The spring may be located within the proximal portion or the distal portion of the tool handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Nor'Easter Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Jacobs, Ronald J. Shaud
  • Shock-absorbing tool handle
    Patent number: 5816634
    Abstract: A shock-absorbing telescoping tool handle is disclosed having tubular, larger diameter proximal and a smaller diameter distal portions. An internal spring between the handle portions is compressed when the handle portions telescope toward each other. Guide mechanism in the handle portions limits the extent of sliding motion between the handle portions and prevents relative rotation of the handle portions. One or more wipers in the handle portion wipes away any snow, water or debris on the distal portion which could potentially enter the spring area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Nor-Easter Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Jacobs, Ronald J. Shaud
  • Shock-absorbing tool handle
    Patent number: 5690374
    Abstract: A shock-absorbing telescoping tool handle is disclosed having tubular, larger diameter proximal and a smaller diameter distal portions. An internal spring between the handle portions is compressed when the handle portions telescope toward each other. Guide mechanism in the handle portions limits the extent of sliding motion between the handle portions and prevents relative rotation of the handle portions. One or more wipers in the handle portion wipes away any snow, water or debris on the distal portion which could potentially enter the spring area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: Nor-Easter Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Jacobs, Ronald J. Shaud
  • Snow shovel
    Patent number: 4691954
    Abstract: An improved snow shovel is disclosed which has a telescoping handle and a detachable blade. Inside the handle is a compression spring which compresses under load or shock from striking an object submerged in the snow and when the shovel is lifted, the spring decompresses and assists in discharging the load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1987
    Inventor: Ronald J. Shaud