Patents by Inventor Tony Steven Peterson

Tony Steven Peterson 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).

  • Multipurpose cutting tool
    Patent number: 10569434
    Abstract: A cutting tool is provided which may include a first blade and a second blade rotatably coupled to the first blade. The cutting tool may include a first handle rotatably coupled to the first blade, the first handle rotatable between a deployed position and a folded position, and a second handle rotatably coupled to the second blade, the second handle rotatable between a deployed position and a folded position. The cutting tool may also include a first rotation lock configured to hold the first handle fixed relative to the first blade. The first handle may be configured to be rotatable relative to the first blade in response to the first rotation lock being disengaged. The first rotation lock may be configured to be held in the disengaged position in response to the first handle being disposed between the deployed position and the folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Melissa L. Covel, Tony Steven Peterson
  • MULTIPURPOSE CUTTING TOOL
    Publication number: 20160031098
    Abstract: A cutting tool is provided which may include a first blade and a second blade rotatably coupled to the first blade. The cutting tool may include a first handle rotatably coupled to the first blade, the first handle rotatable between a deployed position and a folded position, and a second handle rotatably coupled to the second blade, the second handle rotatable between a deployed position and a folded position. The cutting tool may also include a first rotation lock configured to hold the first handle fixed relative to the first blade. The first handle may be configured to be rotatable relative to the first blade in response to the first rotation lock being disengaged. The first rotation lock may be configured to be held in the disengaged position in response to the first handle being disposed between the deployed position and the folded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Melissa L. Covel, Tony Steven Peterson
  • Multipurpose cutting tool
    Patent number: 9187114
    Abstract: A cutting tool is provided which may include a first blade and a second blade rotatably coupled to the first blade. The cutting tool may include a first handle rotatably coupled to the first blade, the first handle rotatable between a deployed position and a folded position, and a second handle rotatably coupled to the second blade, the second handle rotatable between a deployed position and a folded position. The cutting tool may also include a first rotation lock configured to hold the first handle fixed relative to the first blade. The first handle may be configured to be rotatable relative to the first blade in response to the first rotation lock being disengaged. The first rotation lock may be configured to be held in the disengaged position in response to the first handle being disposed between the deployed position and the folded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Melissa L. Covel, Tony Steven Peterson
  • MULTIPURPOSE CUTTING TOOL
    Publication number: 20140033542
    Abstract: A cutting tool is provided which may include a first blade and a second blade rotatably coupled to the first blade. The cutting tool may include a first handle rotatably coupled to the first blade, the first handle rotatable between a deployed position and a folded position, and a second handle rotatably coupled to the second blade, the second handle rotatable between a deployed position and a folded position. The cutting tool may also include a first rotation lock configured to hold the first handle fixed relative to the first blade. The first handle may be configured to be rotatable relative to the first blade in response to the first rotation lock being disengaged. The first rotation lock may be configured to be held in the disengaged position in response to the first handle being disposed between the deployed position and the folded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Melissa L. Covel, Tony Steven Peterson
  • Multipurpose cutting tool
    Patent number: D758817
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Melissa L. Covel, Tony Steven Peterson