Patents by Inventor Darrel G. McCaslin

Darrel G. McCaslin 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).

  • Rapid connect/disconnect system
    Patent number: 6179510
    Abstract: A rapid connect/disconnect system including a base mount, key pin, beveled washer, nut and mounting stud. This rapid connect/disconnect system can be used to secure two members together in a wide variety of applications where rapid connection and/or disconnection of the two members is desired. The base mount is secured to one member while the key pin, beveled washer, nut and mounting stud are secured to the second member. The nut and the key pin are threaded onto the mounting stud and the beveled washer is inserted onto the mounting stud between the nut and the key pin. A keyed socket is machined into the base mount to receive the mounting stud and key pin. From connection of the system, the key pin on the mounting stud is inserted into the keyed socket and the mounting stud rotated such that the key pin is threaded toward the nut along the length of the mounting stud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Cobra Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond J. Meicke, Darrel G. McCaslin