Patents by Inventor Don Girard

Don Girard 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).

  • Tube and duct edge cleaner
    Patent number: 7361077
    Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a portion of a tubular member comprises a platform; a motor operatively connected to a shaft; a first sliding base driven by the shaft to revolve generally parallel to the platform; a first pinch thumb, including an outer surface, mounted onto the first sliding base to revolve with the first sliding base; a first pinch finger, including an outer surface, mounted onto the first sliding base; and an adjustable clamp arm adapted to secure a tubular member above the platform and adjacent the first sliding base; wherein, after the adjustable clamp arm secures the tubular member above the platform, the first sliding base revolves to urge the first pinch thumb to move radially outward to contact an inner diameter of the tubular member and the first pinch finger moves radially inward to contact an outer diameter of the tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Steve Mardero, Don Girard, Miguel Guzzi, Wayne Miller, Mathew Shewfelt, Gary Tarapacki, Dave McDougall
  • Ratchet wrench apparatus
    Publication number: 20060288821
    Abstract: A manually engageable extension member is connected to a socket projection of a ratchet wrench and is utilized to facilitate threading between a nut and bolt or stud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventor: Don Girard
  • Tube and duct edge cleaner
    Publication number: 20060243302
    Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a portion of a tubular member comprises a platform; a motor operatively connected to a shaft; a first sliding base driven by the shaft to revolve generally parallel to the platform; a first pinch thumb, including an outer surface, mounted onto the first sliding base to revolve with the first sliding base; a first pinch finger, including an outer surface, mounted onto the first sliding base; and an adjustable clamp arm adapted to secure a tubular member above the platform and adjacent the first sliding base; wherein, after the adjustable clamp arm secures the tubular member above the platform, the first sliding base revolves to urge the first pinch thumb to move radially outward to contact an inner diameter of the tubular member and the first pinch finger moves radially inward to contact an outer diameter of the tubular member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Steve Mardero, Don Girard, Miguel Guzzi, Wayne Miller, Mathew Shewfelt, Gary Tarapacki, Dave McDougall
  • Tube clamp liner
    Patent number: D979390
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Inventor: Don Girard