Patents by Inventor Daniel McGillicudy

Daniel McGillicudy 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).

  • System for using O-rings to apply holding forces
    Patent number: 11145496
    Abstract: A fastening system for attaching two components with a spring force is disclosed. The fastening system utilizes O-rings to provide the spring force, eliminating the need for any metal components. The O-ring may be disposed in an O-ring holder that has a plurality of spokes. When compressed, indentations are created in the O-ring by the spokes. The number of spokes and their size and shape determine the spring force of the fastening system. In another embodiment, vertically oriented O-rings are utilized. The fastening system may be used to fasten various components of an ion source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel McGillicudy, James P. Buonodono
  • System For Using O-Rings To Apply Holding Forces
    Publication number: 20190371580
    Abstract: A fastening system for attaching two components with a spring force is disclosed. The fastening system utilizes O-rings to provide the spring force, eliminating the need for any metal components. The O-ring may be disposed in an O-ring holder that has a plurality of spokes. When compressed, indentations are created in the O-ring by the spokes. The number of spokes and their size and shape determine the spring force of the fastening system. In another embodiment, vertically oriented O-rings are utilized. The fastening system may be used to fasten various components of an ion source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel McGillicudy, James P. Buonodono