Steven J Ingram

US Patent:

6574869, Jun 10, 2003

Filed:

Sep 28, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/647683

Inventors:

William J. McHenry - Wyoming RI
Jason L. Williams - Wyoming RI
Steven J. Ingram - Portland OR

Assignee:

Mentor Group LLC - Oregon City OR

International Classification:

B26B 104

US Classification:

30161, 30160

Abstract:

Knives ( ) each include a handle ( ) having a blade ( ) pivotally attached to the handle. The blade is movable between a closed posiiton in which it is received within a groove ( ) of the handle and an open position. The blade has a working portion ( ) and a tang portion ( ), which remains within the groove when the blade is in its open position. A locking pin ( ) extends transversely of the handle and blade and is movable along a pair of elongated openings ( ), and engages the tang portion ( ) of the blade to lock the blade in its open position. A spring ( ) biases the locking pin toward the tang.

US Patent:

7278213, Oct 9, 2007

Filed:

Apr 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/820360

Inventors:

Melvin Pardue - Repton AL, US
Steven Ingram - Portland OR, US

Assignee:

Mentor Group, L.L.C. - Oregon City OR

International Classification:

B26B 1/04

US Classification:

30160, 30159, 30161

Abstract:

A hand tool such as a folding knife that incorporates a blade stop pin that stops rotation of the blade in the open position is described. The stop pin defines a multifaceted face having plural surfaces, each having a radial distance from an axial centerline that is different from adjacent surfaces. Rotation of the stop pin allows for adjustment of the stop position of the blade.

US Patent:

D553482, Oct 23, 2007

Filed:

Nov 16, 2006

Appl. No.:

29/268934

Inventors:

Paulo Cesar Franco Magalhaes - Portland OR, US
Gregory Brooks Harrison - Portland OR, US
Joseph Daniel Verbanac - Portland OR, US
Steven James Ingram - Portland OR, US
Duane Paul Burgess - Portland OR, US

Assignee:

Mentor Group, LLC - Oregon City OR

International Classification:

0805

US Classification:

D 8371

US Patent:

7305769, Dec 11, 2007

Filed:

Jan 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/341008

Inventors:

William McHenry - Wyoming RI, US
Steven Ingram - Portland OR, US

Assignee:

Mentor Group, LLC - Oregon City OR

International Classification:

B26B 1/08

US Classification:

30162, 30163

Abstract:

An out-the-front automatic knife incorporates dual locking and release mechanisms that define a three-point blade-handle interconnection between the blade and the handle when the blade is locked in the open position. A single trigger is operable to automatically open the knife, and to automatically close the knife. Separate firing and retraction springs may be provided with different spring strength to vary the speed and strength of the blade moving to the open position, and to the closed position. Blade guide systems cause the blade to travel longitudinally and linearly. The handle substantially encloses the blade and incorporates an access port to facilitate cleaning and maintenance of components housed in the handle interior.

US Patent:

7562455, Jul 21, 2009

Filed:

Dec 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/999288

Inventors:

William McHenry - Wyoming RI, US
Steven Ingram - Portland OR, US

Assignee:

Mentor Group, L.L.C. - Oregon City OR

International Classification:

B26B 1/08

US Classification:

30162, 30163

Abstract:

An out-the-front automatic knife incorporates dual locking and release mechanisms that define a three-point blade-handle interconnection between the blade and the handle when the blade is locked in the open position. A single trigger is operable to automatically open the knife, and to automatically close the knife. Separate firing and retraction springs may be provided with different spring strength to vary the speed and strength of the blade moving to the open position, and to the closed position. Blade guide systems cause the blade to travel longitudinally and linearly. The handle substantially encloses the blade and incorporates an access port to facilitate cleaning and maintenance of components housed in the handle interior.

US Patent:

D549561, Aug 28, 2007

Filed:

Nov 16, 2006

Appl. No.:

29/268933

Inventors:

Steven James Ingram - Portland OR, US
Duane Paul Burgess - Portland OR, US

International Classification:

0805

US Classification:

D 8371, D29124

US Patent:

20050055835, Mar 17, 2005

Filed:

Sep 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/663460

Inventors:

Melvin Pardue - Repton AL, US
Steven Ingram - Portland OR, US

International Classification:

B26B001/10

US Classification:

030340000

Abstract:

A hand tool such as a folding knife, fixed blade knife, multitool and the like has a handle with a slip-resistant grasp. The handle incorporates a bi-directional saw-tooth pattern formed into the handle surface that defines a ridged pattern that is generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the handle. A first plurality of ridges face in the rearward direction and a second plurality of ridges face in the forward direction. The bi-directional pattern provides a secure grip in all orientations.

US Patent:

20070256304, Nov 8, 2007

Filed:

Jul 10, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/825958

Inventors:

Melvin Pardue - Repton AL, US
Steven Ingram - Portland OR, US

International Classification:

B26B 1/04

US Classification:

030160000

Abstract:

A hand tool such as a folding knife incorporates a blade stop pin that stops rotation of the blade in the open position. The stop pin defines a multifaceted face having plural surfaces, each having a radial distance from an axial centerline that is different from adjacent surfaces. Rotation of the stop pin allows for adjustment of the stop position of the blade.