Patents by Inventor David W. Scanlon

David W. Scanlon 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).

  • Test frame
    Patent number: 5413306
    Abstract: A testing machine frame is provided with facing extruded column covers extending between a base and a top housing, the columns continuous cross-sections providing a partially enclosed vertical zone with a vertical opening, the opening being closed above and below a crosshead with accordion blinds, and T-slots for carrying crosshead limit stops and accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: Instron Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Mahoney, III, Paulo A. Martin, Graham E. Mead, David W. Scanlon
  • Axial loading material testing
    Patent number: 4721000
    Abstract: A grip for a material testing load frame including a grip plate for engaging the end of an elongated sample having a longitudinal axis and a grip body having one end for connecting to the grip plate and another end for connecting to a loading component of the frame, a mechanism for adjusting the concentricity of the plate with respect to the body, and a mechanism for adjusting the angle of the plate with respect to the body, so that when the sample end is engaged by the plate, and the grip body is connected to the loading component, the longitudinal axis and the axis of the loading component can be aligned with respect to the concentricity and angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1988
    Assignee: Instron Corporation
    Inventor: David W. Scanlon
  • Stress:strain materials testing instrument
    Patent number: D351804
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Instron Corporation
    Inventors: Charles W. Kellstedt, Jr., Joel Lieblein, Richard J. Mahoney, III, Paulo A. Martin, Graham E. Mead, Ronald K. Pulsifer, David W. Scanlon
  • Test frame
    Patent number: RE36392
    Abstract: A testing machine frame is provided with facing extruded column covers extending between a base and a top housing, the columns continuous cross-sections providing a partially enclosed vertical zone with a vertical opening, the opening being closed above and below a crosshead with accordion blinds, and T-slots for carrying crosshead limit stops and accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Instron Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Mahoney, III, Paulo A. Martin, Graham E. Mead, David W. Scanlon