Patents by Inventor Orval C. Bawden

Orval C. Bawden 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).

  • Method and apparatus for securing swage sleeves upon a wire rope splice
    Patent number: 4000557
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for securing swage sleeves upon a wire rope having a sling spliced thereon. The apparatus includes semi-automatic mechanisms for insuring the full and efficient fastening of the swage sleeve upon the splice in preparation for swaging, thereby effecting a stronger wire rope sling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1977
    Assignee: United States Steel Corporation
    Inventors: Orval C. Bawden, Leonard F. Harris