Patents by Inventor Gaylan W. Moushon

Gaylan W. Moushon 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).

  • Socket life-extending driving tool
    Patent number: 7000301
    Abstract: A seal driving tool for use with sockets or like devices that are used to position seals. The driving tool may have multiple segments including a force receiving member, an extender and an adapter. All, some or one of these items may be used in accordance with the present invention. The seal driving tool affords extended socket life and flexibility of use situations to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Inventors: Robert W. Moushon, Gaylan W. Moushon
  • Apparatus and method for positioning an integrated circuit for test
    Patent number: 6861857
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for positioning an integrated circuit (IC) for test in a test assembly. An IC positioning mechanism is provided that permits ready resetting of the position of the device that mounts an IC onto a test socket, thereby permitting efficient modification of a test assembly to accept different sized ICs. A mechanism for preventing inadvertent opening of the test assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventor: Gaylan W. Moushon
  • Socket life-extending driving tool
    Publication number: 20040211047
    Abstract: A seal driving tool for use with sockets or like devices that are used to position seals. The driving tool may have multiple segments including a force receiving member, an extender and an adapter. All, some or one of these items may be used in accordance with the present invention. The seal driving tool affords extended socket life and flexibility of use situations to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Robert W. Moushon, Gaylan W. Moushon
  • Apparatus and method for positioning an integrated circuit for test
    Publication number: 20030169062
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for positioning an integrated circuit (IC) for test in a test assembly. An IC positioning mechanism is provided that permits ready resetting of the position of the device that mounts an IC onto a test socket, thereby permitting efficient modification of a test assembly to accept different sized ICs. A mechanism for preventing inadvertent opening of the test assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventor: Gaylan W. Moushon
  • Solder clamp
    Patent number: 6145823
    Abstract: A solder clamp having a common base and first and second clamp levers or jaws that are capable of independent operation. Positioning slots are preferably provided in the common base and the first and second clamp levers to properly align two wires or similar articles to be joined. The common base and clamp levers are formed of a durable plastic or similar lightweight, durable and inexpensive material. Torsion, coil or flat springs or similar mechanisms are provided to bias the first and second clamp lever towards the common base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Inventors: Gaylan W. Moushon, Robert W. Moushon