Patents by Inventor Sohail Mirza

Sohail Mirza 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: 6358251
    Abstract: A first stop member (74) is connected to and extends upwardly, perpendicular to a longitudinal frame member (72). A second stop member (80) is connected to and projects upwardly and perpendicular to a base member (82). The base member (82) is supported by and is guided along the frame member (72) by a longitudinal rib (84) on the frame member (72) and a longitudinal recess (86) formed in the bottom of the base member (82). The stop members (74, 80) include shaft receiving openings (78, 120). A forward portion of a rotary shaft (12) projects forwardly through the opening (78) in the forward stop member (74) and then projects forwardly through a guide passageway in a guide member (52) having a forward end surface (53). A rear portion of the shaft (12) projects through opening (120) in the rear stop member (80). The shaft (12) includes an abutment (46) that is positioned between the two stop members (74, 80). The cutting tip member (14) is pivotally connected to the forward end of the shaft (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: University of Washington
    Inventor: Sohail Mirza