This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Blackhawk Industries Product Group Unlimited LLC, Spyderco, Inc.. Active years: 2008-2026.
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Years Active: 2008-2026
Title: Michael D. Janich: Inventor of Folding-Knife Mechanisms
Introduction
Michael D. Janich is an inventor based in Longmont, Colorado. His patent work includes a folding-knife design that combines a pivoting blade with a pivoting guard.
Latest Patents
Janich’s listed patent, “Folding Knife with Pivoting Blade and Guard,” describes a knife with a handle, a pivoting blade, and a pivoting blade guard. The blade and guard share a pivot pin secured to or within the handle. Arcuate slots in the handle and guard guide a tang pin on the blade, which also acts as a stop to limit their rotation. Janich is credited with 3 patents.
Career Highlights
Janich is associated with Blackhawk Industries Product Group Unlimited LLC. His patent record reflects work on folding-knife construction and the interaction of a blade, guard, and handle.
Collaborations
His listed coworkers include Brent M. Beshara and Eric M. Yeates.
Conclusion
Michael D. Janich’s patent work includes a folding-knife mechanism designed to coordinate the movement and rotation limits of its blade and guard.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile