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Darrell Christopher Ford

Examiner (ID: 7328, Phone: (313)446-6515 , Office: P/3726 )

Most Active Art Unit
3726
Art Unit(s)
3726
Total Applications
671
Issued Applications
445
Pending Applications
76
Abandoned Applications
159

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
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17/790640
Combustion cylinder mounting method and combustion cylinder mounting jig Feb 3, 2021 Issued
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17/795184
METHOD AND ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE OF CUTTER FOR PDC CUTTING SYSTEM Jan 24, 2021 Pending
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17/146637
WORK-SAVING IMPROVEMENTS FOR FOOD-PROCESS LINES Jan 11, 2021 Abandoned
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17/137558
EXPANDING METAL SEALED AND ANCHORED JOINTS AND APPLICATIONS THEREFOR Dec 29, 2020 Pending
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16/974278
Method of repairing a hydrogenerator Dec 13, 2020 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18019615 [patent_doc_number] => 20220371114 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-11-24 [patent_title] => METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DEBURRING A WORKPIECE WITH AN INNER TOOTHING [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 17/770695 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2020-11-16 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 2020 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -5 [patent_words_short_claim] => 2 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 17770695 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
17/770695
Method and device for deburring a workpiece with an inner toothing Nov 15, 2020 Issued
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17/788705
Method for reusing active material using positive electrode scrap Nov 5, 2020 Issued
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17/070517
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ANCHORING FASTENERS Oct 13, 2020 Abandoned
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17/769084
INSTALLATION/REMOVAL DEVICE FOR ONE OR MORE ROTOR BLOCKS OF A TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD Oct 7, 2020 Abandoned
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17/765473
Small fastener Sep 30, 2020 Issued
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17/032194
PANEL ASSEMBLY AND AFTERTREATMENT ASSEMBLY INCLUDING PANEL ASSEMBLY Sep 24, 2020 Abandoned
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18/018881
Horizontal computer numerical control (CNC) machining device for crankshaft Sep 7, 2020 Issued
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17/275684
WHEELED MILITARY LAND VEHICLES ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY AUTOMATION SYSTEM Aug 19, 2020 Abandoned
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16/995569
Methods and apparatus for structural reinforcement of vehicle suspension members Aug 16, 2020 Issued
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17/627031
Method for Marking Workpieces and Workpiece Aug 3, 2020 Abandoned
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16/935215
Positioning and fastening system for combining planks Jul 21, 2020 Issued
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16/935966
SHEET METAL ASSEMBLY WITH CONDITIONED WELD JOINT Jul 21, 2020 Abandoned
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16/934784
Lanyard systems for prosthetic devices and related methods Jul 20, 2020 Issued
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18/004376
Device for setting a temporary fastener Jul 6, 2020 Issued
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16/911866
Internal washing provisions for food process line machines Jun 24, 2020 Issued
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