Patents by Inventor Russell F. Storm

Russell F. Storm 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).

  • Method and apparatus for forming an eye in cordage
    Patent number: 4161861
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming an eye at the end of a multiple-stranded rope, string or other cordage by dividing the strands into bundles, twisting them longitudinally, overlapping the end portions and reverse twisting them to form a flemish eye. The apparatus includes a frame and rotatable strand retaining clamps to retain and twist the strands of the string to form the desired eye, a string retaining means to help position the string, and rotating means to rotate the strand retaining clamps in either direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1979
    Inventor: Russell F. Storm