Patents by Inventor Gerald G. McKarge, Jr.

Gerald G. McKarge, Jr. 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: 5904461
    Abstract: A new locking T-nut for securely fastening a threaded element, such as a threaded bolt, to a structure. The inventive device includes a cylindrical nut body with a threaded bore extending therethough. Within the bore, at least one resilient locking ring is mounted within an annular groove provided on the inner surface of the bore. A radial flange radially extends from the one end of the nut body and includes at least one securing tooth extending therefrom towards the other end of the nut body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Inventor: Gerald G. McKarge, Jr.