Patents by Inventor Arthur M. Singleton

Arthur M. Singleton has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Torque tool adapted to set a fastener and to secure and retain fastener fragments
    Patent number: 4593583
    Abstract: A torque tool for applying torque to set a frangible threaded fastener, and to secure and retain detached fastener fragments. The tool drives a hollow spindle and drive socket to which is connected conduitry that leads to suction means such as a vacuum cleaner, whereby the drive socket provides means both for driving the fastener and for securing and retaining fastener fragments and other detritus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1986
    Assignee: Hi-Shear Corporation
    Inventor: Arthur M. Singleton