Patents by Inventor W. Robert Shapton

W. Robert Shapton 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: 5106252
    Abstract: A washer assembly which may be assembled and locked into place without fully removing a bolt or screw is described herein. The assembly is comprised of at least two identical segments, each having a male end and a female end. The segments are fitted together, preferably along a planar axis the male end of one segment fitting into the female end of the second segment; and the male end of a second segment fitting into the female end of the first segment. The male end is comprised of a flattened tongue, preferably circular, having convex nodules on at least one surface of the tongue. The female end is comprised of two flattened essentially parallel leaves forming the opening of a slot. At least one inner surface of this slot has at least one complementary concave depression. When the flattened tongue fits into the slot the convex nodules snap into the complementary concave depressions, locking the segments of the washer assembly together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Inventor: W. Robert Shapton