Patents by Inventor Scott Alan Thomas

Scott Alan Thomas 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).

  • Wrench for lug nuts and method of making
    Patent number: 11420307
    Abstract: A wrench for tightening and loosening lug nuts may include a head disposed on a distal end of a handle. The head defines a curved inner surface facing an axis and an opening configured to receive a portion of a lug. One or more supports are formed on the curved inner surface, extending toward the axis. The supports are spaced from the opening and are configured to contact an outer surface of the lug with the portion of the lug received in the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Nickolas Jay Gretz, Scott Alan Thomas
  • WRENCH FOR LUG NUTS AND METHOD OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20210237233
    Abstract: A wrench for tightening and loosening lug nuts may include a head disposed on a distal end of a handle. The head defines a curved inner surface facing an axis and an opening configured to receive a portion of a lug. One or more supports are formed on the curved inner surface, extending toward the axis. The supports are spaced from the opening and are configured to contact an outer surface of the lug with the portion of the lug received in the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Nickolas Jay Gretz, Scott Alan Thomas
  • Wrench
    Patent number: D927274
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Nickolas Jay Gretz, Scott Alan Thomas