Patents by Inventor Marion B. Casey

Marion B. Casey 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: 5069586
    Abstract: A grommet has a female member and a male member. Each member consists of a sleeve with a flange formed at one end. The sleeve of the male member is slightly smaller than the bore of the sleeve of the female member. A locking mechanism for the grommet consists of an annular groove inscribed within the inner surface of the sleeve of the female member and a slightly-offset, matching annular lip formed upon the outer surface of the sleeve of the male member. The annular groove and annular lip are offset so that the two members remain in tension, pulling toward one another when the grommet is locked in place. The grommet is locked in place by inserting the male member into the female member and urging them together until the annular lip fits within the annular groove. The grommet may be disassembled by placing a dowel or like object against the non-flanged end of the male member and striking the male member or otherwise applying a force thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1991
    Inventor: Marion B. Casey