Stephen H Lane

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:

20020030074, Mar 14, 2002

Filed:

Aug 10, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/682266

Inventors:

Vincent Bove - Bethlehem CT, US
Justin Sirotin - Providence RI, US
Thomas Hanson - Rye NY, US
Frederic Clark - Woodbury CT, US
Aidan Petri - Jamestown RI, US
Stephen Lane - Jamestown RI, US

International Classification:

B60R009/055

US Classification:

224/324000, 224/328000

Abstract:

A roof-top cargo basket and integrated bicycle carrier system includes a basket configured to hold cargo that is mountable to cross-bars of a vehicle's roof rack system. Load carrier bars are mounted at a top of the basket and extend laterally outboard of the basket for positioning carried bicycles outside of an interior space of said basket. In addition, handles are formed on support members for the load carrier bars to accommodate inspection, loading and unloading of the basket's interior space. For retaining objects within the interior space of the basket, a squeeze bar is disposed at or near an end portion of the basket. The load carrier bars are configured to receive a rooftop bicycle carrier for attachment thereto at locations laterally outside the interior space of the basket.

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.