Patents by Inventor Arlen Bean

Arlen Bean 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).

  • Cable projectile catcher
    Publication number: 20060213571
    Abstract: A mechanism is provided for attachment to the exit end of a conduit during cable installation through the conduit. The mechanism absorbs the energy from, and captures the projectile and cable assembly exiting from a conduit during cable installation. A clamp is provided to attach the mechanism to the conduit. The clamp can be readily adjusted to fit a variety of conduit sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Inventor: Arlen Bean
  • TRANSPARENT COUPLING
    Publication number: 20060151995
    Abstract: A transparent coupling for joining the ends of relatively soft plastic conduit. Visual inspection through the coupling affords confidence that the conduits have been installed in their proper position within the coupling. Internal circumferential barbs of the coupling penetrate the conduit and secure the conduit within the coupling and also provide a seal between the conduit and the coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Inventors: Myrl Saarem, Arlen Bean