Patents by Inventor Christopher L. McManus

Christopher L. McManus 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).

  • Socket for turning fastener heads having deformed head surfaces
    Patent number: 5123310
    Abstract: A socket for grippingly engaging the polygonal portion of a threaded fastener having deteriorated head surfaces and for transferring a moment from a tool to the fastener to turn the fastener. The socket includes a socket body, a receptacle for mating with a drive end of tool, a polygonal receptacle for receiving the polygonal portion of a fastener, and at least one set screw mounted in the socket body for urging a fastener received within the polygonal receptacle against a wall segment of the polygonal receptacle. A wrench for turning the socket is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1992
    Assignee: MCNC
    Inventor: Christopher L. McManus