Patents by Inventor Gary E. Andrews

Gary E. Andrews 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).

  • Fastening device
    Patent number: 4592686
    Abstract: This fastening device provides a self-contained, tie-down unit by means of which load from a swivel eye is transferred to a base. The fastening device includes a stud, threadedly connectible to a base and mounting a collar and a bushing member. The bushing member and collar cooperate to provide a swivel mount for the load ring. The bushing member and stud cooperate to transfer variable loadings into the base in a manner predictable from their size and configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1986
    Inventor: Gary E. Andrews
  • Fastening device
    Patent number: 4558979
    Abstract: This fastening device provides a self-contained, tie-down unit by means of which load from a swivel eye is transferred to a base. The fastening device includes a stud, threadedly connectible to a base and mounting a collar and a retainer member. The retainer member supports a bushing member, and the bushing member and collar provide a swivel mount for the load ring. The bushing member and stud cooperate to transfer variable loadings into the base in a manner predictable from their size and configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1985
    Inventor: Gary E. Andrews
  • Fastening device
    Patent number: 4431352
    Abstract: This fastening device provides a self-contained, tie-down unit by means of which load from a swivel eye is transferred to a base. The fastening device includes a stud, threadedly connectible to a base and mounting a collar and a retainer member. The retainer member supports a bushing member, and the bushing member and collar provide a swivel mount for the load ring. The bushing member and stud cooperate to transfer variable loadings into the base in a manner predictable from their size and configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1984
    Inventor: Gary E. Andrews