Patents by Inventor Marcella Tharp, legal representative

Marcella Tharp, legal representative 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).

  • Safety device for quick disconnect couplings
    Patent number: 5873608
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety device which finds particular application in association with the quick disconnect assembly of a pneumatic hose. In its broadest context, the present invention includes a first hose clamp which is adapted to be removably secured to a first segment of pneumatic hose. The present invention also includes a similar second hose clamp which is adapted to be removably secured to a second segment of pneumatic hose. These two hose clamps are interconnected by way of a length of cord. When in use, the two clamps and cord prevent the first and second segments of hose from falling away from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Inventors: Jeffrey McClain Tharp, Marcella Tharp, legal representative