Patents by Inventor John Fourdraine

John Fourdraine 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).

  • Tool for clinching two members together
    Patent number: 6233804
    Abstract: A method of clinching two members together is provided together with a tool for performing the clinching operation. A staple is arranged with its web spanning members to be clinched together. The legs of the staple are forced together to effect the clinching. The tool to perform the operation is a pair of pincers. Each pincer is pivoted to the end of a spanning bar, the length of which corresponds to the length of the web of the staple to be used. The jaws are shaped to distort the legs of the staple to wrap around sides of members on closing of the jaws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Amisk Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: John Fourdraine