Patents by Inventor Johnathan Gardner

Johnathan Gardner 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).

  • Apparatus and method for rapid installation of hidden deck plank fasteners
    Patent number: 8376203
    Abstract: An apparatus for installing a hidden fastener in the course of attaching a plank to a joist includes a power tool with a retainer for holding the hidden fastener. The hidden fastener is placed on the retainer so that an attachment opening formed through the hidden fastener is in registration with a bore formed in the retainer for receiving a securing member. The power tool is used to position the hidden fastener in engagement with the plank, and to drive a securing member from the bore of the retainer through the attachment opening of the hidden fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: OMG, Inc.
    Inventors: David Martel, Johnathan Gardner