Patents Assigned to Turtle Snaps, Inc.
  • Self-releasing coupler
    Patent number: 5867877
    Abstract: A self-releasing or break-away coupler that releases in response to experiencing a predetermined load. The self-releasing coupler includes a pair of jaws that form a fastener. Surrounding the jaws is a sleeve housing that deforms in response to the predetermined load when applied to the jaws. That is, as the housing deforms, the jaws are allowed to open so as to release a fastener or connector secured within the jaws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Turtle Snaps, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Patterson, Mark Welsh
  • Fastener that self releases at a variable set load
    Patent number: 5606782
    Abstract: A fastener that receives and secures an object at one end, such as a rope, cable or line, and releases the object in response to a force or load applied to an opposite end. The releasing feature is adjustable in reference to the force or load required on the opposite end to activate the release of the secured object. The fastener may be manually operated to release the secured object with a lesser force than is required to activate the releasing feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1997
    Assignee: Turtle Snaps, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Patterson, Mark G. Welsh
  • Self releasing snap
    Patent number: 5430914
    Abstract: A self releasing snap receives and secures an object like a rope, cable or line, and the release of the object by the fastener is in response to a force applied to the opposing fastening end through a second line. The releasing feature is adjustable in reference to the force required on the opposing end to activate the self releasing feature. The self releasing snap may be manually operated to release the object with a lesser force than is required to activate the self releasing feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Turtle Snaps, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Patterson, Mark G. Welsh