Patents by Inventor John J. Murtaugh

John J. Murtaugh 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: 4624374
    Abstract: A universal connector for interconnecting a pair of elongated elements in adjustable angular relation includes a pair of cooperative clamping members adapted to be clamped in place on one of said elongated elements and a third member adapted to be secured to the other of said pair of elongated elements. Each of said clamping members includes a clamping portion intermediate the ends adapted to clampingly engage a surface on one side of one elongated element and has first and second opposite end portions extending outwardly thereof. The first end portions of the clamping members are pivotally and releasably interconnected for permitting opposed intermediate clamping portions to move toward and away from each other between a clamping position and an open position. The clamping members also include a pivot for supporting the third member of connector to permit angular adjustment between the pair of elongated elements when the connector members are clamped and secured in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1986
    Assignee: Med Marine International Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Murtaugh