Patents by Inventor Harold M. Tjaden

Harold M. Tjaden 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: 4984667
    Abstract: A security device is provided for coupling a rotational input force to an output shaft and includes a tubular housing with first and second ends and an internally-threaded bore extending therebetween. An externally-threaded screw member is threadably and reciprocably received in the housing bore and includes first and second ends. A slip clutch assembly is associated with the screw member second end and is adapted for drivingly innerconnecting the screw member and the output shaft. A socket assembly includes a clamp member with hingedly innerconnected jaws or sections which may be opened for placement over the screw member first end and closed for drivingly interconnecting the clamp member and the screw member. A collar nut may be placed over the clamp member for retaining it in its closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Inventor: Harold M. Tjaden