Patents by Inventor Steven John Mellinger

Steven John Mellinger 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).

  • Pipe Attachment Clamp
    Publication number: 20200011461
    Abstract: A flange pipe terminus is attached to a mirror image terminus by a pair of pivoting C-shaped collars. The collars are locked after installation by a lever coupled to one collar that engage a radial abutment at the non-hinged end of the other collar. The lever is terminated with a swinging loop that engages a notch in the abutment. Additional security from accidental opening is provided by a secondary lock that blocks the movement of the loop or lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: Terminal Manufacturing Co., LLC
    Inventor: Steven John Mellinger
  • Pipe attachment clamp
    Patent number: 10422455
    Abstract: A flange pipe terminus is attached to a mirror image terminus by a pair of pivoting C-shaped collars. The collars are locked after installation by a lever coupled to one collar that engage a radial abutment at the non-hinged end of the other collar. The lever is terminated with a swinging loop that engages a notch in the abutment. Additional security from accidental opening is provided by a secondary lock that blocks the movement of the loop or lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: TERMINAL MANUFACTURING CO., LLC
    Inventor: Steven John Mellinger