Patents by Inventor Dave MCNAB

Dave MCNAB 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).

  • Pull-type blind fastener with preload performance
    Patent number: 11559836
    Abstract: A blind pull type fastener includes a pin, a sleeve, a collar, and a bulb-forming portion. The pin includes a head. The pin is pulled so that the head applies force to the bulb-forming portion. The bulb-forming portion is deformed to form a bulb. The collar is deformed into a void of the sleeve. The pin includes locking rings. The collar is deformed to lock with the locking rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: ALLFAST FASTENING SYSTEMS
    Inventors: Paul Keller, Gregory Athas, Bob Flores, Dave McNab, Ramon Munoz
  • PULL-TYPE BLIND FASTENER WITH PRELOAD PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20220040752
    Abstract: A blind pull type fastener includes a pin, a sleeve, a collar, and a bulb-forming portion. The pin includes a head. The pin is pulled so that the head applies force to the bulb-forming portion. The bulb-forming portion is deformed to form a bulb. The collar is deformed into a void of the sleeve. The pin includes locking rings. The collar is deformed to lock with the locking rings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Paul KELLER, Gregory ATHAS, Bob FLORES, Dave MCNAB, Ramon MUNOZ