Patents by Inventor Michael J. DuVernay

Michael J. DuVernay 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).

  • Pivoting clamp block
    Patent number: 6530566
    Abstract: A clamping fixture is provided that includes a base, a handle pivotally connected to the base and a first jaw lever. The first jaw lever has a pivot end and a jaw end. The first jaw lever has a spacer connected thereto. A second jaw lever is provided having a pivot end and a jaw end. The second jaw lever has a spacer connected thereto. The first and second jaw spacers are pivotally connected to each other and are pivotally connected with respect to a base. A first pivot link is pivotally connected to the first jaw lever. A second pivot link is pivotally connected to the second jaw lever and with the first pivot link. The handle is provided wherein the handle is pivotally connected with respect to the two pivot links and pivotal movement of the handle opens and closes the jaw ends of the jaw lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Auto Craft Tool & Die Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. DuVernay