Patents by Inventor Patrick B. Hinksman

Patrick B. Hinksman 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).

  • Laminated locking staple
    Patent number: 4923350
    Abstract: A hose coupling or pipe connection (10) has detachable parts (20, 22) which are releasably locked together by two U-shaped cotter pins or locking staples (18) in accordance with the invention, the cotter pins or locking staples being of laminated form and comprising two or more joined-together leaves or plies (26, 28).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1990
    Inventors: Patrick B. Hinksman, Gary R. Long