Patents by Inventor Michael Dare

Michael Dare 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).

  • Hammerless pin assembly
    Patent number: 10724559
    Abstract: A pin assembly component for earth working equipment comprises a body including at least one opening into which a pin is received to couple the pin assembly component to at least one other part. A hole extends transverse to and communicating with the opening. A hammerless lock is secured in the hole and is adjustable to alternatively retain the pin in the opening and release the pin to permit installation and removal of the pin from the opening. The lock is retained to the body in the hole when holding the pin and when releasing the pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: ESCO GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Paul Heaphy, Michael Dare, Junbo Qian
  • Hammerless Pin Assembly
    Publication number: 20160061239
    Abstract: A pinned rigging component providing relative movement for a connected rigging component includes an integrated hammerless lock. An integral lock is retained in the body of the rigging component and releasably retains the pin in the component. The lock is recessed in the body and is not subject to significant wear during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Heaphy, Michael Dare, Junbo Qian