Patents by Inventor John J. Duran

John J. Duran 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).

  • Method and apparatus for self-aligning swivel foot power feed drill
    Patent number: 7942614
    Abstract: A drilling apparatus contains a drilling tool and a platform. A flexible joint having three degrees of freedom connects the drilling tool to the platform. A clamping element may be provided proximate to an opening formed in the platform. The clamping element is attached to the platform and extends through an opening formed in the structure to fasten to the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: John J. Duran
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELF-ALIGNING SWIVEL FOOT POWER FEED DRILL
    Publication number: 20090255698
    Abstract: A drilling apparatus contains a drilling tool and a platform. A flexible joint having three degrees of freedom connects the drilling tool to the platform. A clamping element may be provided proximate to an opening formed in the platform. The clamping element is attached to the platform and extends through an opening formed in the structure to fasten to the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventor: John J. Duran