Patents by Inventor Gerald H. Hall

Gerald H. Hall 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: 4184783
    Abstract: A quick disconnect assembly is disclosed for joining two members. The assembly is comprised of two circular steel bushings, a cylindrical steel pin and a steel spring ring. The bushings include axial circular openings and are each disposed in one of the legs of the first member so that they are axially aligned. The pin includes an annular groove in which is disposed the spring ring. The second member has a circular bearing at one end which has a circular opening extending axially therethrough.Connection of the first and second members is accomplished by positioning the second member between the legs of the first member so that the bearing opening is in axial alignment with the bushings openings. The pin is then inserted into the three aigned openings from one end. Insertion is aided by chamfers which help to compress the spring ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1980
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Gerald H. Hall