Patents by Inventor Steven M. Garner

Steven M. Garner 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).

  • Guard assembly
    Patent number: 9221142
    Abstract: A guard assembly for a tool is provided. The guard assembly has a body with a first open end, a second open end and a mid-portion between the first open end and the second open end. The body forms an inner passage between the first open end and the second open end. The passage is configured to receive a portion of a tool. The body has a plurality of spaced slots. Each slot extends from the first open end a select distance toward the mid-portion of the body. The body has a port and a plurality of openings proximate the second open end to allow air or fluid passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Orbital ATK, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob L. Nelson, Steven M. Garner
  • GUARD ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20140271001
    Abstract: A guard assembly for a tool is provided. The guard assembly has a body with a first open end, a second open end and a mid portion between the first open end and the second open end. The body forms an inner passage between the first open end and the second open end. The passage is configured to receive a portion of a tool. The body has a plurality of spaced slots. Each slot extends from the first open end a select distance to the mid portion of the body. The body has a port and a plurality of openings proximate the second open end to allow air or fluid passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Jacob L. Nelson, Steven M. Garner