Patents by Inventor Steven E. Hodge

Steven E. Hodge 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).

  • Coupling assembly
    Patent number: 4792255
    Abstract: An improved coupling assembly between an actuating member and a shaft is disclosed. It is comprised of locking means on the actuating member for engaging with the shaft in order to secure the actuating member thereto. In addition, an actuating means for actuating the locking means to allow removal of the actuating member is provided. Groove and key means between the actuating member and the shaft is provided to allow the member to be removed longitudinally thereof while preventing rotation of the member about the shaft when the locking means is engaged with the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1988
    Assignee: Med-Ex Diagnostics of Canada Inc.
    Inventors: James McArthur, Steven E. Hodge