Patents by Inventor Matthew B. Ponko

Matthew B. Ponko 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).

  • Patent number: 7845532
    Abstract: A fastener driving device includes various interconnected systems within a device housing for efficiently regulating and transferring compressed gas provided by user-replaceable cartridges to drive a fastener securely into a workpiece. An improved cartridge containment system is provided for loading and securing compressed gas cartridges. An improved gas management system is provided, including an improved multi-function regulator, for managing gas flow. An improved valve system is provided for controlling gas flow, including an improved valve module. An improved drive system is provided for efficiently using compressed gas to drive fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Stanley Fastening Systems, L.P.
    Inventors: Brian C. Burke, Charles W. Hewitt, Donald R. Perron, David M. McGee, Matthew B. Ponko, Prudencio S. Canlas, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20080135598
    Abstract: A fastener driving device includes various interconnected systems within a device housing for efficiently regulating and transferring compressed gas provided by user-replaceable cartridges to drive a fastener securely into a workpiece. An improved cartridge containment system is provided for loading and securing compressed gas cartridges. An improved gas management system is provided, including an improved multi-function regulator, for managing gas flow. An improved valve system is provided for controlling gas flow, including an improved valve module. An improved drive system is provided for efficiently using compressed gas to drive fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: STANLEY FASTENING SYSTEMS, L.P.
    Inventors: Brian C. BURKE, Charles W. HEWITT, Donald R. PERRON, David M. MCGEE, Matthew B. PONKO, Prudencio S. CANLAS