Patents by Inventor Maxwell G. Begley

Maxwell G. Begley 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: 4492005
    Abstract: The present invention provides a conduit clamp comprising means for securing a conduit such as a hose to another structure, a pair of jaws arranged to be clamped around a conduit, means on one side of a first jaw arranged to engage pivotally with complementary means on the corresponding side of a second jaw, means for closing the jaws into clamping engagement with a conduit which closing means comprises an open sided recess in one jaw, a locking pin mounted in an aperture in the other jaw and a lever pivotally attached to the locking pin, the arrangement being such that when the lever is moved to a first position the locking pin is released from and then pivoted away from the recess and when the lever is moved to a second position the locking pin is moved into the recess and then locked thereinto.The clamp of the present invention is particularly envisaged for sub-sea operation such as in oil drilling but it can be used for mining and industrial applications which are not underwater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1985
    Inventors: Maxwell G. Begley, Keith Munslow-Davies
  • Patent number: 4490891
    Abstract: The present invention provides a line clamp comprising means for securing a member, and means for clamping the member to a line such as a wire line wherein the means for clamping the member to a line comprises a first clamp body portion comprising a cam mounted for partial rotation and being connected to the means for securing a member, a second clamp body portion comprising a further cam mounted for partial rotation, means being provided for detachably securing the second clamp body portion to the first clamp body portion and said cams being so located that when the first and second clamp body portions are secured together, a line may be clamped between them, said cams comprising working surfaces having profiles with relatively low portions flanked by relatively high portions and said line being normally clamped by the said relatively low portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1985
    Inventors: Maxwell G. Begley, Keith Munslow-Davies
  • Patent number: 4485530
    Abstract: The present invention provides a conduit clamp comprising a pair of jaws, said jaws comprising respective, opposed recesses arranged to abut against sides of a conduit, said jaws comprising means for pivotally connecting them together at one end, one of said jaws comprising an aperture, and the other of said jaws comprising a twist lock means, such that, to close the jaws and clamp a conduit, the twist lock means is inserted in the aperture and partially rotated, means also being provided for securely attaching the clamp to a stable structure.The clamp of the present invention is particularly useful for clamping relatively small diameter conduits such as electrical conduits and hose lines to a permanent structure. It is particularly envisaged for use underwater but can be used for mining and industrial applications which are not underwater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1984
    Assignee: Kelvin E. Lord & Co.
    Inventors: Maxwell G. Begley, Keith Munslow-Davies