Richard Graham Lowe

US Patent:

6643935, Nov 11, 2003

Filed:

May 8, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/142552

Inventors:

Richard G. Lowe - Columbia MO 65202

International Classification:

B26B 1300

US Classification:

30142, 30196, 30252, 30270, 30369

Abstract:

A cutting tool which has a first cutting blade which is mounted in a scissors arrangement with a second cutting blade. The first cutting blade has formed at one end thereof a first cutting element and at the opposite end thereof a second cutting element. The second cutting blade has formed thereon a third cutting element at one end thereof and at the opposite end thereof a fourth cutting element. The cutting blades are pivotally connected intermediate their ends by the inner end by a pair of handle members with the cutting blades being captured between the handle members. The handle members are to be pivotable between a first position and a second position. When in the first position, the first cutting element and third cutting element are extended and capable of performing a cutting operation on an exterior structure. Flipping of the handle members to the second position causes the second cutting element and fourth cutting element to be extended capable of performing a cutting operation on an exterior structure.

US Patent:

6834571, Dec 28, 2004

Filed:

Aug 30, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/231952

Inventors:

Joseph T. Lowe - Brea CA 92821
Richard G. Lowe - Columbia MO 65202

International Classification:

B25B 700

US Classification:

814275, 7107

Abstract:

A pliers which has a pair of heads with these heads being reversible so that one head is in a usage position the other head is in a stowage position located between a pair of handles. Each handle of the pair of handles is pivotable about one hundred sixty degrees with the handles to be located in juxtaposition in both the usage position and the stowage position. Each handle including a convex surface and a concave surface and also each handle including a pommel. Each of the convex surfaces and each of the concave surfaces and each of the pommels function to ergonomically assist in grasping of the handles.

US Patent:

20020023354, Feb 28, 2002

Filed:

Aug 9, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/924345

Inventors:

Joseph Lowe - Brea CA, US
Richard Lowe - Columbia MO, US

International Classification:

B26B011/00

US Classification:

030/142000, 030/145000

Abstract:

A cutting tool which has a first cutting blade which is mounted in a scissors arrangement with a second cutting blade. The first cutting blade has formed at one end thereof a first cutting element and at the opposite end thereof a second cutting element. The second cutting blade has formed thereon a third cutting element at one end thereof and at the opposite end thereof a fourth cutting element. The cutting blades are pivotally connected intermediate their ends by the inner end by a pair of handle members with the cutting blades being captured between the handle members. The handle members are to be pivotable between a first position and a second position. When in the first position, the first cutting element and third cutting element are extended and capable of performing a cutting operation on an exterior structure. Flipping of the handle members to the second position causes the second cutting element and fourth cutting element to be extended capable of performing a cutting operation on an exterior structure.

US Patent:

20020023524, Feb 28, 2002

Filed:

Jun 4, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/871985

Inventors:

Joseph Lowe - Brea CA, US
Richard Lowe - Columbia MO, US

International Classification:

B25B007/00

US Classification:

081/427500

Abstract:

A pliers which has a pair of heads with these heads being reversible so that one head is in a usage position the other head is in a stowage position located between a pair of handles. Each handle of the pair of handles is pivotable about one hundred sixty degrees with the handles to be located in juxtaposition in both the usage position and the stowage position. Each handle including a convex surface and a concave surface and also each handle including a pommel. Each of the convex surfaces and each of the concave surfaces and each of the pommels function to ergonomically assist in grasping of the handles.

US Patent:

52457214, Sep 21, 1993

Filed:

Feb 19, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/838522

Inventors:

Joseph T. Lowe - Brea CA
Richard G. Lowe - Columbia MO

International Classification:

B25F 104

US Classification:

7129

Abstract:

A combination tool comprising multiple tool functions having swingable handles with shoulders formed integrally with the handles for alternately engaging two connected pairs of jaw elements. The jaw elements are biased open to a specific angular relation. Swinging the handles to engage a first pair of jaws allows the other pair of jaws to be used. Retaining means allow the jaw elements to be clamped closed against the force of the biasing means and held against one of the handles. This allows a tool included in the other handle to be more conveniently used and secures the jaws for storage of the tool. In one embodiment, the jaws comprise standard plier jaws, long nose plier jaws, a pipe grip, wire cutter, wire crimpers, and wire strippers and one handle includes a socket driver and scale and the other handle includes a storage compartment.