Edward S Richardson

US Patent:

6341423, Jan 29, 2002

Filed:

Jun 23, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/338932

Inventors:

John Merrick Taggart - Cromwell CT
A. Jeffrey Turner - Madison CT
Edward S. Richardson - Fairfield CT
Daniel J. Nelson - Providence RI
Stephen E. Lanc - Jamestown RI
Marc S. Harrison - late of Portsmouth RI
Michael C. Pereira - Lincoln RI
Aldan J. Petrie - Providence RI

Assignee:

Swiss Army Brands, Inc. - Shelton CT

International Classification:

B26B 300

US Classification:

30169, 30143, 30161, 81440, 7168, 7163, 7164, 7128, 7129, 7119

Abstract:

A multi-purpose tool including a plurality of tools useful to have available in an automobile, such as a flashlight, a tire pressure gauge, a scraper, and a fuse puller. The scraper preferably is pivotably mounted to a handle of the multi-purpose tool in a manner which permits the scraper to be positioned substantially perpendicular to the tool handles to permit scraping force to be applied to the scraper in an efficient manner. The multi-purpose tool preferably also includes a tool with pivotable jaws, such as a pair of foldable pliers, as well as a variety of pivotably mounted tools such as a cutting blade, a screwdriver, and a cap lifter. The tool preferably has two handles, each handle having storage channels for the tools coupled thereto. The tool jaws are pivotably mounted to the handles for selective movement between a storage position in the handles and a working position in which the jaws work together. Preferably, when the jaws are in a working position, the other tools coupled to the handles are in a storage channel facing another handle so that the exterior of the handles in this configuration of the multi-purpose tool is substantially smooth without tools positioned along the gripping surface, thereby increasing user comfort during use of the jawed tool.

US Patent:

6364127, Apr 2, 2002

Filed:

May 7, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/307639

Inventors:

Edward Richardson - Baldwin NY 11510

International Classification:

A47F 700

US Classification:

211 14, 211 8901, D6552

Abstract:

The present invention relates in general display devices, and more specifically, provides a method and apparatus for a spring tensioned golf ball display and showcase. Specifically, described herein is a golf ball display mechanism comprising at least two bases, one having a stationary holding member and the other having a spring loaded holding member. The spring loaded member is loosely inserted into the first base and preferrably has a wooden compressor at its end positioned adjacent to a coil spring. The second member is firmly affixed within a second base. These bases are intended to be positioned opposite each other such that the member are axially opposed. Therefore, when the spring loaded member is depressed, the space between the two members is widened in order to insert the item to be displayed. Once the item is in position, the spring loaded member is released, thereby securely holding the item in place and on display. By stacking the devices side-by-side or one on top of the other, this display device can be used in any number of forms, such as the base of a lamp.

US Patent:

20010034910, Nov 1, 2001

Filed:

Jun 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/893139

Inventors:

John Taggart - Cromwell CT, US
A. Turner - Madison CT, US
Edward Richardson - Fairfield CT, US
Daniel Nelsen - Providence RI, US
Stephen Lane - Jamestown RI, US
Marc Harrison - Portsmouth RI, US
Daniel Smith - Cranston RI, US
Michael Pereira - Lincoln RI, US
Aidan Petrie - Providence RI, US

Assignee:

SWISS ARMY BRANDS, INC.

International Classification:

B26B011/00

US Classification:

007/119000

Abstract:

A multiple function combination tool combines a plurality of implements in a single compact and reduced configuration for many diverse needs. An overmold is provided over at least a portion of at least one of the scales (gripping sides) of the tool. The overmold imparts to such scale different properties from those provided by the scale, such as enhanced tactile comfort, a softer feel, higher coefficient of friction (anti-slip), and/or greater aesthetic appeal.

US Patent:

62735829, Aug 14, 2001

Filed:

May 12, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/310327

Inventors:

John Merrick Taggart - Cromwell CT
A. Jeffrey Turner - Madison CT
Edward S. Richardson - Fairfield CT
Daniel J. Nelsen - Providence RI
Stephen E. Lane - Jamestown RI
Marc Harrison - Portsmouth RI
Daniel P. Smith - Cranston RI
Michael C. Pereira - Lincoln RI
Aidan J. Petrie - Providence RI

Assignee:

Swiss Army Brands, Inc. - Shelton CT

International Classification:

B25B 2318

US Classification:

362119

Abstract:

A multiple function combination business travel tool combines a plurality of individual business-oriented implements in a single compact and reduced configuration for many diverse business-oriented travel needs. The tool includes a flashlight positioned along a scale, or wide side, of the tool such that a lightbulb and reflector larger than those provided along the side of prior art tools may be provided. The tool also preferably includes a clock, preferably in the form of a digital alarm clock, and a plurality of deployable implements, preferably selected with the needs of a business traveller in mind. In one embodiment, the tool includes a pair of handles having implement channels and scissor channels, the handles forming the handles of a deployable scissors whose blades are stored in the scissor channels. Deployment of the scissor blades is achieved by rotation thereof about axles by which the blades are respectively coupled to the tool handles, thereby forming scissors with the first and second tool handles functioning as handles of the scissors.

US Patent:

62863975, Sep 11, 2001

Filed:

Jun 23, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/338931

Inventors:

John Merrick Taggart - Cromwell CT
A. Jeffrey Turner - Madison CT
Edward S. Richardson - Fairfield CT
Daniel J. Nelsen - Providence RI
Stephen E. Lane - Jamestown RI
Marc Harrison - late of Portsmouth RI
Aidan J. Petrie - Providence RI

Assignee:

Swiss Army Brands, Inc. - Shelton CT

International Classification:

B25B 1346
B26B 1100

US Classification:

81 631

Abstract:

A portable multi-purpose tool including tools useful for fixing or adjusting equipment used by a persons engaged in in-line skating, a board sport, and the like. The multi-purpose tool includes various implements that are conveniently stored within a tool housing, and are selectively extendable from the tool housing into respective operating positions. At least one of the tools is a socket wrench configured to engage and apply torque to an element to be rotated. The socket wrench may include a ratchet mechanism for controlling the direction in which torque may be applied by the socket.