Patents by Inventor Richard N. Charland

Richard N. Charland 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).

  • Slotted pin engaging tool
    Patent number: 5988023
    Abstract: An apparatus for engaging a slotted pin comprising a cylindrical member defining a cylindrical axial pin bore and two tab slots spaced 180.degree. apart, the slots for a portion of their length connecting through the member to the bore, engaging tabs pivotally connected in the tab slots, means for biasing the tab members outwardly from the tab slots, and means for causing engagement of the tabs with the slots of a slotted pin inserted into the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Donley Townsend, Richard N. Charland