Patents by Inventor Sam Edgar

Sam Edgar 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).

  • Bushing and coupling system
    Patent number: 8641317
    Abstract: A bushing includes a base portion having a central axis, a substantially circular aperture extending through the base portion along the central axis, and a plurality of tapered fingers integral with and protruding from the base portion. Each of the tapered fingers are configured to deflect from a first position in which a bolt or similar fastener may pass through the bushing to a second position in which the bushing constricts or clamps down around the bolt. A coupling system and method for rigidly securing two or more components together using one or more bushings is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jason M. Fruh, Sam Edgar
  • BUSHING AND COUPLING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100329780
    Abstract: A bushing includes a base portion having a central axis, a substantially circular aperture extending through the base portion along the central axis, and a plurality of tapered fingers integral with and protruding from the base portion. Each of the tapered fingers are configured to deflect from a first position in which a bolt or similar fastener may pass through the bushing to a second position in which the bushing constricts or clamps down around the bolt. A coupling system and method for rigidly securing two or more components together using one or more bushings is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: ECHOSTAR TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jason M. Fruh, Sam Edgar