Patents by Inventor Paul N. Zeytoonian

Paul N. Zeytoonian 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).

  • Fastening apparatus
    Patent number: 8128330
    Abstract: One embodiment of this fastening apparatus comprises a body with a passage through its length, a threaded member, a locking member, and a bowed ring. The threaded member is retained by the locking member in the passage. The bowed ring is disposed on the body and is configured to be flexible. This body may be fabricated of graphite in one instance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul N. Zeytoonian
  • Fastening apparatus
    Patent number: 8057146
    Abstract: One embodiment of this fastening apparatus comprises a cap with a passage through the length of the cap. This cap is received by the upper panels of a body. The embodiments of this fastening apparatus may have two or more upper panels that form a recess. The body also has a lower region with a passage. The upper panels are flexible and can translate to retain the cap within the recess. A threaded member is disposed in the passage of the body. This cap may be fabricated of graphite in one instance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul N. Zeytoonian
  • FASTENING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20100024726
    Abstract: One embodiment of this fastening apparatus comprises a cap with a passage through the length of the cap. This cap is received by the upper panels of a body. The embodiments of this fastening apparatus may have two or more upper panels that form a recess. The body also has a lower region with a passage. The upper panels are flexible and can translate to retain the cap within the recess. A threaded member is disposed in the passage of the body. This cap may be fabricated of graphite in one instance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventor: Paul N. ZEYTOONIAN
  • FASTENING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20100025596
    Abstract: One embodiment of this fastening apparatus comprises a body with a passage through its length, a threaded member, a locking member, and a bowed ring. The threaded member is retained by the locking member in the passage. The bowed ring is disposed on the body and is configured to be flexible. This body may be fabricated of graphite in one instance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventor: Paul N. Zeytoonian