Patents by Inventor Joe Durkee

Joe Durkee 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).

  • Captive bolt assembly for utility boxes
    Patent number: 11408461
    Abstract: A durable captive bolt assembly for use with subterranean utility boxes is described. The disclosed bolt assembly includes a fastener, a conical spring, a rigid washer, a deformable washer, and a bushing. The point and threads of the fastener are designed to clear debris from an internally threaded nut and reduce or eliminate cross threading, galling, and electrolysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: NewBasis West, LLC
    Inventors: Joe Durkee, Chris Branson
  • CAPTIVE BOLT ASSEMBLY FOR UTILITY BOXES
    Publication number: 20190055980
    Abstract: A durable captive bolt assembly for use with subterranean utility boxes is described. The disclosed bolt assembly includes a fastener, a conical spring, a rigid washer, a deformable washer, and a bushing. The point and threads of the fastener are designed to clear debris from an internally threaded nut and reduce or eliminate cross threading, galling, and electrolysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Applicant: NewBasis West, LLC
    Inventors: Joe Durkee, Chris Branson