Patents by Inventor Robert Grootveld

Robert Grootveld 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: 5878565
    Abstract: Closable chain link (1) with an open limb (2), comprising a filler (9) connected to a locking member rotatable relative thereto, which is confined within the space enclosed by the link (1) so as to be restrained from sliding movement in axial direction and is fitted with an axially slidable locking mechanism (29, 30) arranged internally of the locking member (15). By compression of a spring (17), which normally keeps the locking mechanism (29, 30) in the locked position, this mechanism (29, 30) can be brought in a position wherein the locking member (15) is coupled to the retaining member (14) in the direction of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Inventor: Robert Grootveld