Patents by Inventor Scott Kalanish

Scott Kalanish 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).

  • Convertible plier tool
    Patent number: 6145417
    Abstract: A plier for inserting and removing retaining rings and other purposes. The plier is convertible for alternately closing and opening of the jaws as the handles are closed. The handles and jaws are rotatable about a pivot shaft. Cams effect movement of the key members between a first position wherein a first key member connects a first handle to a first jaw and a second key member connects a second handle to a first jaw whereby the jaws move inwardly as the handles move inwardly and a second position wherein the first key member connects the first handle to the second jaw and the second key member connects the second handle to the first jaw whereby the jaws move outwardly as the handles are moved inwardly. The plier includes a storage cavity for tips and tip change tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: Stride Tool, Inc.
    Inventors: Darryle E. Bates, Scott Kalanish
  • Pair of tool handles
    Patent number: D455631
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Stride Tool, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott Kalanish