Patents by Inventor Nathan R. Hord

Nathan R. Hord 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: 6444951
    Abstract: A welding rod extender is provided for extending an arc welding rod. The welding rod extender comprises an elongated member having a first end and a second end, the first end being adapted for connection with an electrode holder. A housing is provided having a first connecting end shaped for receiving the second end of the elongated member. The housing includes a tip having an opening shaped for receiving a welding rod. A collet is provided for connecting the receiver and the tip to the welding rod. Turning the tip in a first direction tightens the collet onto the welding rod and turning the tip in a second direction allows removal of the welding rod. The welding rod extender is provided that can easily be manipulated to reach a work piece which may not be easily accessible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Newport News Shipbuilding
    Inventors: Gerald E. Paxton, George I. Sporbert, Gregory L. Charron, Nathan R. Hord, Fulton L. Purdy
  • Publication number: 20020113049
    Abstract: A welding rod extender is provided for extending an arc welding rod. The welding rod extender comprises an elongated member having a first end and a second end, the first end being adapted for connection with an electrode holder. A housing is provided having a first connecting end shaped for receiving the second end of the elongated member. The housing includes a tip having an opening shaped for receiving a welding rod. A collet is provided for connecting the receiver and the tip to the welding rod. Turning the tip in a first direction tightens the collet onto the welding rod and turning the tip in a second direction allows removal of the welding rod. The welding rod extender is provided that can easily be manipulated to reach a work piece which may not be easily accessible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Gerald E. Paxton, George I. Sporbert, Gregory L. Charron, Nathan R. Hord, Fulton L. Purdy