Patents by Inventor Sean T. Hirtle

Sean T. Hirtle 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).

  • Chain and coupling links
    Patent number: 8756907
    Abstract: A coupling link for connecting two parts together includes link components (which each form a partial link) that are joined together with a removable support. The support and link components are coupled together to withstand high loads and/or adverse wear conditions. The inventive construction is strong, durable, efficient, cost effective and easy to use. Wear caps are provided to facilitate extended usable chain life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: ESCO Corporation
    Inventors: Terry L. Briscoe, Christopher M. Carpenter, Michael Rose, Sean T. Hirtle, Charles G. Ollinger, IV
  • Chain and Coupling Links
    Publication number: 20130227927
    Abstract: A coupling link for connecting two parts together includes link components (which each form a partial link) that are joined together with a removable support. The support and link components are coupled together to withstand high loads and/or adverse wear conditions. The inventive construction is strong, durable, efficient, cost effective and easy to use. Wear caps are provided to facilitate extended usable chain life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: ESCO Corporation
    Inventors: Terry L. Briscoe, Christopher M. Carpenter, Michael Rose, Sean T. Hirtle, Charles G. Ollinger, IV