Patents by Inventor Vincent E. Beasley

Vincent E. Beasley 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: 5899507
    Abstract: A collet-type pipe coupling of simplified construction includes three main flange parts and a grip structure. The main flange parts are machined or otherwise formed with plain shapes. One flange is welded to an associated length of pipe or other body and all of the flanges are assembled over a separate length of pipe. A first set of bolts is tightened to compress a packing carried in the welded flange with an intermediate flange. A second set of bolts draws a flange collar towards the intermediate flange to constrict the grip structure radially into locking engagement with the separate length of pipe to complete a coupling installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1999
    Assignee: The Pipeline Development Company
    Inventors: Gregory D. Schroeder, Vincent E. Beasley