Patents by Inventor Reid McBain

Reid McBain 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).

  • Cartridge for explosively operated industrial tools
    Patent number: 4913055
    Abstract: An improved cartridge for use with explosively-operated industrial tools. More particularly the cartridge includes a gas check having a rigid washer between opposite ends which causes the deformation of the gas check in cooperation with the gases from burning powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1990
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Goto, Ross L. Mair, Reid McBain, Douglas J. Leiby, Mitchell G. Carpenter
  • Explosively operated industrial tool
    Patent number: 4905603
    Abstract: An improved explosively operated industrial tool and improved cartridge therefore. More particularly the tool includes a simple breach cap with a hole therethrough and the cartridge includes two discs bonded together with each disc being of a material having a different expansion parameter relative to the other. A plug positioned in a hole in the base of the cartridge is gripped by the disc subassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventor: Reid McBain