Patents by Inventor Patrick David McNally

Patrick David McNally 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: 6041634
    Abstract: A machine for forming a bead on a tubular work piece includes a first circular die engageable with the inner surface of the tubular work piece and a second circular die engageable with the outer surface of the tubular work piece. The first die cooperatively engages the second die so that the work piece material is reformed into a bead by a bending process and also by an extrusion process. Tubular stock having a relatively large wall thickness can be handled by the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Detroit Diesel Corporation
    Inventor: Patrick David McNally