Patents by Inventor Eric W. Orbom

Eric W. Orbom 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).

  • Continuous connector
    Patent number: 5127759
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector for a tubular truss assembly which is formed of tubes loosely fit between selected adjacent ones of the connectors. The tubes are held in place either by a set screw in connector receptacles into which the tubes are mounted or by a tensioning element connected between connectors for urging the connectors together. The manner of coupling and securement provides for very rapid assembly, minimization of stress concentrations and turning connector assemblies to form non-planar structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1992
    Inventor: Eric W. Orbom
  • Continuous connector
    Patent number: 5013176
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector for a tubular truss assembly which is formed of tubes loosely fit between selected adjacent ones of the connectors. The tubes are held in place either by set screws in connector receptacles into which the tubes are mounted or by tensioning elements connected between connectors for urging the connectors together. The manner of coupling and securement provides for very rapid assembly, minimization of stress concentrations and turning connector assemblies to form nonplanar structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1991
    Inventor: Eric W. Orbom