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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
Array ( [id] => 16514025 [patent_doc_number] => 20200393283 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2020-12-17 [patent_title] => PRODUCTION FLOW-RATE MEASUREMENT OPTIONS FOR FOOD PROCESS LINES [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 16/910568 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2020-06-24 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 3280 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 0 [patent_words_short_claim] => 190 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 16910568 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
16/910568
PRODUCTION FLOW-RATE MEASUREMENT OPTIONS FOR FOOD PROCESS LINES Jun 23, 2020 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 18963299 [patent_doc_number] => 11897040 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2024-02-13 [patent_title] => Axle boring machine, mounting assemblies and axle repair methods [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 16/908040 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2020-06-22 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 13 [patent_figures_cnt] => 15 [patent_no_of_words] => 6289 [patent_no_of_claims] => 7 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 310 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 16908040 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
16/908040
Axle boring machine, mounting assemblies and axle repair methods Jun 21, 2020 Issued
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16/889818
Method of manufacturing a perforated sheet, perforated sheet, shaped part and processing device Jun 1, 2020 Issued
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16/881504
Captive fastener systems May 21, 2020 Issued
Array ( [id] => 16237841 [patent_doc_number] => 20200255075 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2020-08-13 [patent_title] => Tolerance Compensation System for Setting a Joint Pattern Between Two Outer Trim Elements to Be Mounted in the Region of a Vehicle Pillar of a Motor Vehicle [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 16/864616 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2020-05-01 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 3205 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -8 [patent_words_short_claim] => 167 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 16864616 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
16/864616
Tolerance compensation system for setting a joint pattern between two outer trim elements to be mounted in the region of a vehicle pillar of a motor vehicle Apr 30, 2020 Issued
Array ( [id] => 16397946 [patent_doc_number] => 20200338804 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2020-10-29 [patent_title] => PROTECTIVE FILM FOR A DISPLAY DEVICE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE DISPLAY DEVICE HAVING THE SAME, AND MANUFACTURING APPARATUS FOR THE PROTECTIVE FILM [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 16/854845 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2020-04-21 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 11788 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -21 [patent_words_short_claim] => 91 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 16854845 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
16/854845
Protective film for a display device, method of manufacturing the display device having the same, and manufacturing apparatus for the protective film Apr 20, 2020 Issued
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16/851398
Matched equilibrium gear mechanism Apr 16, 2020 Issued
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16/838178
Vehicle slidable platform assembly Apr 1, 2020 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18460682 [patent_doc_number] => 11684961 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-06-27 [patent_title] => Roller hemming device and preliminary bending method using the device [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 16/837488 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2020-04-01 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 5 [patent_figures_cnt] => 8 [patent_no_of_words] => 6755 [patent_no_of_claims] => 11 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 358 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 16837488 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
16/837488
Roller hemming device and preliminary bending method using the device Mar 31, 2020 Issued
Array ( [id] => 17392770 [patent_doc_number] => 11241761 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2022-02-08 [patent_title] => Shrinking and / or shrinking clamping station for tools and method with a shrinking and / or shrinking clamping station for tools [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 16/835419 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2020-03-31 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 7 [patent_figures_cnt] => 7 [patent_no_of_words] => 11278 [patent_no_of_claims] => 15 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 280 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 16835419 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
16/835419
Shrinking and / or shrinking clamping station for tools and method with a shrinking and / or shrinking clamping station for tools Mar 30, 2020 Issued
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16/833858
Method for connecting rod Mar 29, 2020 Issued
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17/608282
Spool of pocketed springs Mar 25, 2020 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18825769 [patent_doc_number] => 11841041 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-12-12 [patent_title] => Fastening collars, multi-piece fastening systems, and methods of fastening [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 16/826941 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2020-03-23 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 13 [patent_figures_cnt] => 13 [patent_no_of_words] => 7302 [patent_no_of_claims] => 16 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 229 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 16826941 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
16/826941
Fastening collars, multi-piece fastening systems, and methods of fastening Mar 22, 2020 Issued
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17/258813
Pad and method for manufacturing a display device Mar 19, 2020 Issued
Array ( [id] => 18246193 [patent_doc_number] => 11602756 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2023-03-14 [patent_title] => System and method for replacing a rotor in a machine for grinding and chipping [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 16/823613 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2020-03-19 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 8 [patent_figures_cnt] => 13 [patent_no_of_words] => 2599 [patent_no_of_claims] => 19 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 190 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 16823613 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
16/823613
System and method for replacing a rotor in a machine for grinding and chipping Mar 18, 2020 Issued
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16/817486
Profile bond Mar 11, 2020 Issued
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16/809802
Tacking Device For The At Least Temporary Fastening Of Components To One Another Mar 4, 2020 Abandoned
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16/799391
Process for forming end product with initial and simultaneous formation of subcomponents from separate work pieces Feb 23, 2020 Issued
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16/782164
Method for machining gear wheel workpieces Feb 4, 2020 Issued
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16/781533
Bearing cage Feb 3, 2020 Issued
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