Patents by Inventor Steve M. Hearn

Steve M. Hearn 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: 5234234
    Abstract: A conduit coupling includes a plurality of semi-cylindrical shells hingedly mounted relative to one another to receive first and second conduits therewithin. Externally threaded clamp rods are radially directed through the first shell to secure the first and second conduits within the coupling structure. The first and second shells include respective flanges at a second edge of each shell that are arranged for confronting and continguous relationship when in a closed orientation relative to one another, with a flange fastener directed through the first shell flange threadedly received within the second shell flange to clamp the first and second shells relative to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1993
    Inventor: Steve M. Hearn