Patents by Inventor Darryl L. Aspey

Darryl L. Aspey 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).

  • Double-crimper for blasting caps
    Patent number: 6748617
    Abstract: A pliers-type of crimper for blasting caps adapted for forming a double crimp in a single operation. For safety, the crimper is constructed of a lightweight non-sparking and non-magnetic material, specifically, aluminum, which is provided with a heavy dense anodic coating to provide the desired wear properties. The use of aluminum facilitates the forming of the intricate crimping elements in an integral structure for low cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignees: EOD Performance Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. Toycen, Darryl L. Aspey, Darin J. Goodwiler