Patents by Inventor Jerry C. Stefka

Jerry C. Stefka 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).

  • High tensile tie rod connector
    Patent number: 6561723
    Abstract: A high tensile rod connector is provided that includes a first section having an internally threaded surface and a second section having an internally threaded surface. The threads of the first section mate with the threads of the second section. A pair of first flanges is rigidly coupled to the first section and extends outwardly therefrom. Similarly, a pair of second flanges is rigidly coupled to the second section. A series of bolts extends from the first flanges to the second flanges. The bolts are adapted to removably couple the first section to the second section. The first and second sections may be located on a damaged tie rod and secured thereto, thereby repairing the damaged tie rod without removing tension therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Inventors: Michael M. McCurdy, Rick Baker, Jerry C. Stefka
  • High tensile tie rod connector
    Publication number: 20020086261
    Abstract: A high tensile rod connector is provided that includes a first section having an internally threaded surface and a second section having an internally threaded surface. The threads of the first section mate with the threads of the second section. A pair of first flanges is rigidly coupled to the first section and extends outwardly therefrom. Similarly, a pair of second flanges is rigidly coupled to the second section. A series of bolts extends from the first flanges to the second flanges. The bolts are adapted to removably couple the first section to the second section. The first and second sections may be located on a damaged tie rod and secured thereto, thereby repairing the damaged tie rod without removing tension therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2000
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Michael M. McCurdy, Rick Baker, Jerry C. Stefka