Patents by Inventor Tony Hise

Tony Hise 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).

  • Socket pipe wrench
    Patent number: 4955262
    Abstract: A socket for tightening and loosening objects having a generally cylindrical section. The socket has a sliding jaw therein which grabs the object to be twisted similar to a pipe wrench. The socket has small teeth on the inner wall to allow it to grab bolts and nuts regardless of the shape thereof (hexagonal or square), and can even grab worn down bolts and nuts. The jaw is crescent shaped, wedged. A cam along the inside of the socket assists the grabbing action of the jaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1990
    Inventors: Kent Womack, Tony Hise
  • Socket pipe wrench
    Patent number: 4920834
    Abstract: A socket for tightening and loosening objects having a generally cylindrical section. The socket has a sliding jaw therein which grabs the object to be twisted similar to a pipe wrench. Thus objects with a smooth surface, such as pipes, may be twisted. The socket has small teeth on the inner wall to allow it to grab bolts and nuts regardless of the shape thereof (hexagonal or square), and can even grab worn down bolts and nuts. The jaw is crescent shaped, and wedged. A cam along the inside of the socket assist the grabbing action of the jaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1990
    Inventors: Kent Womack, Tony Hise