Patents by Inventor Wayne A. Kribbs

Wayne A. Kribbs 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).

  • Tool for peeling and deveining shrimp
    Patent number: 4771512
    Abstract: A shrimp peeler and deveiner provides a hooked handle that fits over the hand of the user and further provides an upwardly angled, pointed cylindrical probe that is inserted into the shrimp to perform the peeling and deveining process. The probe is attached to the handle near the bottom of a grip portion that crosses the user's palm and is kept in ready, grippable position by the hooked part of the handle, allowing the user to open his hand for manual shell peeling without having to set down the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1988
    Inventor: Wayne A. Kribbs