Patents by Inventor William Kirker

William Kirker 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).

  • Tail section for carpet stretching tool
    Patent number: 7722012
    Abstract: A tail section for a carpet stretching tool. The carpet stretching tool is the type having a carpet engaging head, an elongate body, a tail section and a lever mechanism allowing extension of the elongate body. The tail section includes a first leg and a second leg, each leg having a wall running face. The legs may be selectively positioned between at least two positions. In one positions the wall running faces form a substantially flat surface allowing use of the tool down a wall section. In a second position the wall running faces on the first and second leg of the tool may be positioned at an angle to allow the tool to be used on corner locations within a room or on a post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Crain Cutter Company, Inc.
    Inventors: William Kirker, Tan D. Nguyen
  • Tail section for carpet stretching tool
    Patent number: 7451961
    Abstract: A tail section for a carpet stretching tool. The carpet stretching tool is the type having a carpet engaging head, an elongate body, a tail section and a lever mechanism allowing extension of the elongate body. The tail section includes a first leg and a second leg, each leg having a wall running face. The legs may be selectively positioned between at least two positions. In one positions the wall running faces form a substantially flat surface allowing use of the tool down a wall section. In a second position the wall running faces on the first and second leg of the tool may be positioned at an angle to allow the tool to be used on corner locations within a room or on a post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Crain Cutter Company, Inc.
    Inventors: William Kirker, Tan D. Nguyen
  • TAIL SECTION FOR CARPET STRETCHING TOOL
    Publication number: 20080217594
    Abstract: A tail section for a carpet stretching tool. The carpet stretching tool is the type having a carpet engaging head, an elongate body, a tail section and a lever mechanism allowing extension of the elongate body. The tail section includes a first leg and a second leg, each leg having a wall running face. The legs may be selectively positioned between at least two positions. In one positions the wall running faces form a substantially flat surface allowing use of the tool down a wall section. In a second position the wall running faces on the first and second leg of the tool may be positioned at an angle to allow the tool to be used on corner locations within a room or on a post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: CRAIN CUTTER COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: William Kirker, Tan D. Nguyen
  • TAIL SECTION FOR CARPET STRETCHING TOOL
    Publication number: 20080217593
    Abstract: A tail section for a carpet stretching tool. The carpet stretching tool is the type having a carpet engaging head, an elongate body, a tail section and a lever mechanism allowing extension of the elongate body. The tail section includes a first leg and a second leg, each leg having a wall running face. The legs may be selectively positioned between at least two positions. In one positions the wall running faces form a substantially flat surface allowing use of the tool down a wall section. In a second position the wall running faces on the first and second leg of the tool may be positioned at an angle to allow the tool to be used on corner locations within a room or on a post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: CRAIN CUTTER CO.
    Inventors: William Kirker, Tan D. Nguyen