Patents by Inventor Edrick H. Eater

Edrick H. Eater 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: 4806042
    Abstract: A quick-disconnect coupling used to connect two members of a linkage in such a manner as to form a rigid coupling capable of transmitting push, pull or rotational forces, and allow quick and easy manual disconnection without longitudinal or rotational movement of either member or loosening of components which would affect linkage adjustment. An eye and clevis are provided with two holes therethrough. In each hole is a placed a spring pin connector comprising a pin for insertion into the hole, a snap for attachment to the body of either the clevis or eye, and a strap connecting the snap and pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Assignee: The Fluorocarbon Company
    Inventors: David T. Swank, Edrick H. Eater, Len A. Daniel