Patents by Inventor Donald J. Donofrio, III

Donald J. Donofrio, III 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).

  • Rivet setting tool with jaw guide and nose housing quick connect
    Patent number: 6425170
    Abstract: A rivet setting tool is provided with a quick connect jaw guide assembly and nose housing. The quick connect feature allows for quicker easier disassembly and assembly of the jaw guide assembly and nose housing for cleaning and general maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Emhart LLC
    Inventors: Christopher T. Zirps, Joshua P. Kinsley, Donald J. Donofrio, III, Theodore S. Komsta, David J. Banducci
  • Jam clearance adaptor for rivet setting tool
    Patent number: 5946784
    Abstract: The mandrel jamming area in a power-operated blind rivet tool is allowed to separate into sections under conditions in which mandrel jamming occurs, so that the jammed mandrels can be easily cleared from the area and the sections then rejoined for normal operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Emhart Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore S. Komsta, Donald J. Donofrio, III