Patents by Inventor Willard L. Tracy

Willard L. Tracy 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).

  • Top removing tool
    Patent number: 5661863
    Abstract: A tool for opening cans having crimped overlying lids--specifically lids having perforated edges crimped over the open top of the can. The tool includes an edge adapted to cut open the perforated edges and a vane offset from the handle of the tool is adapted to raise the crimped edges to release the edges from the top of the can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Inventors: Willard L. Tracy, Andrew Mouw, Sr.