Patents by Inventor Jerry C. Patton

Jerry C. Patton 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).

  • Industrial swivel
    Patent number: 4669907
    Abstract: An industrial or heavy duty type swivel used to make connection between load receiving and hoisting devices with relative rotation therebetween, is assembled with minimal machined parts and includes an upper connector having a receiving cavity for a lower connector which has pre-assembled thereon, prior to interconnection within the cavity, a thrust washer or thrust bearing assembly which interconnects by a splined or bayonet type connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1987
    Assignee: The Crosby Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry C. Patton
  • Apparatus and method for assembly-disassembly of a spring loaded hook
    Patent number: 4475755
    Abstract: A spring loaded hook having an apparatus which forms a part of the assembly and which can be used by field or manufacturing personnel to disassemble and/or assemble the hook parts for maintenance or repair by a controlled compression and release of the spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 9, 1984
    Assignee: The Crosby Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry C. Patton