Patents by Inventor Eugene Schlett

Eugene Schlett 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).

  • Externally threaded self-locking nut
    Patent number: 5004389
    Abstract: A self-locking, externally threaded locking nut the outer periphery of the nut adjacent the threaded portion thereof having an annular groove in which is positioned an elastic ring. Portions of the outer periphery of the elastic ring are deflected outwardly by the nut to form protuberances for effecting increased frictional resistance to turning between the locking nut and a threaded cylindrical body to produce a locking action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1991
    Assignee: Industrial Nut Corp.
    Inventors: J. William Spinger, Eugene Schlett