Patents by Inventor Christopher S. Stephens

Christopher S. Stephens 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).

  • Publication number: 20180363729
    Abstract: A ratchet turnbuckle for expanding or contracting the distance between tethered workpieces. The ratchet turnbuckle includes an end fitting having a pair of stabilizer bars and a swivel unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Marathon Petroleum Company LP
    Inventors: Christopher S. Stephens, Shawn McClaskey
  • Publication number: 20180209511
    Abstract: This end fitting is for use with a ratcheting anchoring turnbuckle for expanding or contracting the distance between workpieces. The end fitting comprises a pair of stabilizer bars and a cable swivel wherein the cable swivel is located between the stabilizer bars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Applicant: Marathon Petroleum Company LP
    Inventors: Christopher S. Stephens, Shawn McClaskey