Patents by Inventor Mark Welsh

Mark Welsh 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).

  • Self-releasing coupler
    Patent number: 5867877
    Abstract: A self-releasing or break-away coupler that releases in response to experiencing a predetermined load. The self-releasing coupler includes a pair of jaws that form a fastener. Surrounding the jaws is a sleeve housing that deforms in response to the predetermined load when applied to the jaws. That is, as the housing deforms, the jaws are allowed to open so as to release a fastener or connector secured within the jaws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Turtle Snaps, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Patterson, Mark Welsh