Patents by Inventor Brannon Eric Riffle

Brannon Eric Riffle 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).

  • Patent number: 6113039
    Abstract: A suspension device for effecting a connection between a support structure and a flexible elongated element. Element has an annular collar that is configured to securely retain a segment of the flexible elongated element. A housing having upper and lower ends, includes a cylindrical interior portion that captively encircles the collar and its associated element in a manner permitting radial movement of the collar. The uppermost end of the housing is pivotally attached via a cable to the support structure. The lower portion of the housing includes a pulley-like configuration for limiting longitudinal bending of the flexible elongated element to a radius of curvature greater than the crimp radius of the element, and a pair of opposing radially directed lip-like wall members extending from the sides of a groove of the pulley for restricting lateral bending of the flexible elongated element against side of the collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: Marconi Commerce Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Brannon Eric Riffle