Patents by Inventor Reinhard Gerog Erich Smetz

Reinhard Gerog Erich Smetz 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).

  • Eyebolt
    Patent number: 5690457
    Abstract: In order, in an eyebolt, to enable an alignment of the connecting eyelet (2) in the direction of the forces induced in it, the eyebolt comprises two parts disposed rotatably in relation to each other, of which one forms the connecting eyelet (2) and one an anchor bolt (3), the head (6) of which is supported, by means of an annular flange (62), on a supporting surface of the eyelet base (21) of the connecting eyelet (2). The securement of the cohesion of the connecting eyelet (2) and of the anchor bolt (3) is served by at least one locking element (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: RUD-Kettenfabrik Rieger & Dietz GmbH. u. Co.
    Inventor: Reinhard Gerog Erich Smetz