Patents by Inventor Don Desroches

Don Desroches 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).

  • Formed tube with formed wire rivet
    Patent number: 9022340
    Abstract: A method performed and apparatus formed to fabricate an Isofix latch wire arrangement bends an elongated strip about an open profile to form an elongated tubular member, radially penetrating the member with wires across the open profile, and forming enlarged portions on the legs. The enlargements engage opposite sides of the tube to complete abutment of the strip edges to close the profile and join the wires as rivets to the tubular member formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Techform Products Limited
    Inventors: R. Daniel McLeod, Don Desroches
  • Formed Tube With Formed Wire Rivet
    Publication number: 20120241584
    Abstract: A method performed and apparatus formed to fabricate an Isofix latch wire arrangement bends an elongated strip about an open profile to form an elongated tubular member, radially penetrating the member with wires across the open profile, and forming enlarged portions on the legs. The enlargements engage opposite sides of the tube to complete abutment of the strip edges to close the profile and join the wires as rivets to the tubular member formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: M & C CORPORATION
    Inventors: R. Daniel McLeod, Don Desroches