Independence, MO, United States of America

Gregory Nickel

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: National Carpet Equipment, Inc.. Active years: 1991.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Gregory Nickel. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/gregory-nickel

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% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 14(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1991

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Gregory Nickel: Innovator in Carpet Tacking Technology

Introduction

Gregory Nickel is an accomplished inventor based in Independence, MO (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of carpet installation tools, particularly with his innovative designs that enhance efficiency and safety.

Latest Patents

Nickel holds a patent for a protective sleeve for a carpet tacking gun. This protective sleeve is designed as a single piece member made from a resilient memoried polymeric material. It encases the body of the stapler and features openings to accommodate the stapling head and handle. The design includes a top opening for convection cooling and a slit that allows the bottom portion of the sleeve to open for easy placement on the machine. This innovative design ensures that the sleeve remains securely in place without the need for additional retaining means.

Career Highlights

Gregory Nickel is currently employed at National Carpet Equipment, Inc., where he continues to develop and refine tools for the carpet installation industry. His work focuses on creating solutions that improve the functionality and safety of powered tacking machines.

Collaborations

Nickel collaborates with his coworker, Martin L Anderson, to further enhance the development of innovative carpet installation tools.

Conclusion

Gregory Nickel's contributions to the carpet installation industry through his patented protective sleeve demonstrate his commitment to innovation and safety in tool design. His work continues to impact the efficiency of carpet tacking processes.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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