Patents Assigned to Joe C. Martin, III
  • Spring actuated spread clamp
    Patent number: 4831905
    Abstract: A spring actuated clamping device is disclosed for woodworking applications and the like. The device is applicable to those situations where it is desired to exert clamping forces in opposite directions against two surfaces facing one another. The device comprises two arms which are pivotally attached to each other. The distal ends of the arms are urged to pivot outwardly by a spring. Pivotable pads at the distal end of each arm provide a flat contacting surface regardless to the extent the arms are pivoted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1989
    Assignee: Joe C. Martin, III
    Inventor: Fred S. Murchison