Patents by Inventor Theodore F. Dugas

Theodore F. Dugas 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: 4805250
    Abstract: A tool which functions as a blade pick and well cleaner to be used with "pocket" knives. The blade pick and well cleaner, made of a strong, slightly malleable material, preferably stainless steel, has ends that may be inserted in the notch of knife blades and attachments to assist in their opening when fingers and fingernails are ineffective or inadequate for this purpose. The bottom end of the blade pick also serves as a cleaner to remove the material adhering therein, including that material which made opening the blade or attachment difficult. In the preferred embodiment, the blade pick and well cleaner replaces the toothpick or tweezers that are found in handle slots or receptacles of a specific type of knife known as a "Swiss Army Knife". The tool may also be composed of any one of several permanent magnet materials having sufficient strength, hardness and corrosive assistance properties to serve the purposes of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Inventor: Theodore F. Dugas