Patents by Inventor Michael R. Bussen

Michael R. Bussen 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: 4279461
    Abstract: The wedge connector includes a longitudinally extending spring member which is generally C-shaped in cross section and which is tapered along its longitudinal length. A correspondingly tapered and longitudinally extending wedge member is insertable into the spring member and includes a pair of arcuately shaped retaining extensions along one side of the wedge member. The wedge member includes a plurality of longitudinally extending threaded bore holes for receiving a bolt which extends perpendicularly through the spring member wall. Accordingly, the wedge connector can be bolt-assembled or impact-tool-assembled by respectively reversing the position of the wedge member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1979
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1981
    Assignee: International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation
    Inventors: Michael R. Bussen, David F. Winter