Patents by Inventor Tom Crawford

Tom Crawford 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: 8864004
    Abstract: A tool retention device is described. In implementations, a tool retention device may involve interchangeable panels that are used to retain tools. For example, an interchangeable panel has opposing first and second sides, where the first side includes tool retainers for retaining the tools. Additionally, a flexible bag component has an interior side that may removably secure the interchangeable panel. The flexible bag component also has an exterior side that may be removably secured to a user-wearable rig.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Blade-Tech Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Crawford, Tim Wegner, Steve Avila, Bryce Wegner
  • Publication number: 20110147428
    Abstract: A tool retention device is described. In implementations, a tool retention device may involve interchangeable panels that are used to retain tools. For example, an interchangeable panel has opposing first and second sides, where the first side includes tool retainers for retaining the tools. Additionally, a flexible bag component has an interior side that may removably secure the interchangeable panel. The flexible bag component also has an exterior side that may be removably secured to a user-wearable rig.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Tom Crawford, Tim Wegner, Steve Avila, Bryce Wegner
  • Publication number: 20110147429
    Abstract: Tool retention device techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an apparatus comprises a flexible shell configured to removably secure a power tool through flexing of the flexible shell and a portion connected to the flexible shell and configured to removably attach to an item that is wearable by a user. In one or more implementations, an apparatus comprises a component having two or more securing portions configured to removably secure a power tool by engaging a handle of the power tool, the two or more securing portions being separated by a sufficient distance such that the handle is graspable by a hand of a user and a portion connected to the component and configured to removably attach to an item that is wearable by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Tom Crawford, Tim Wegner, Steve Avila, Bryce Wegner
  • Publication number: 20110011904
    Abstract: A rigid holster for retaining a pistol or handgun of specific design configuration has a locking pin that engages into the trigger guard ring area when the handgun is contained in the holster, thus retaining the handgun in place. To release the gun a user pushes a thumb pad which slides forward to release the locking pin. Other release mechanisms are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: Howard Schultz, Bryce Wegner, Tom Crawford, Steve Avila
  • Patent number: D457943
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Aqualisa Products Limited
    Inventors: Tom Crawford, Adrian Caroen