Patents by Inventor Wayne A. Payne

Wayne A. Payne 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).

  • Apparatus for improving the art of dallying
    Patent number: 5826412
    Abstract: An apparatus which is designed to improve the art of dallying. The apparatus is designed and configured to simulate the front end of a conventional saddle. This dallying apparatus comprises a front end connected to a back end via a middle portion. The front end includes the horn which extends upwards from the horn shoulder support, while the back end is secured to the removably secured to the user. This will provide for the horn to be situated in front of the user at the appropriate distance due to the middle portion. Accordingly, once attached, the user can practice and perfect the art of dallying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Inventors: Howard K. Harrell, Wayne A. Payne, Charles B. Mitchell, III
  • Adjustable U-bolt type pipe clamp
    Patent number: 5274888
    Abstract: A saddle type pipe clamp that is adjustable to a wide range of pipe sizes includes a saddle portion formed by a pair of complementary saddle elements of channel stock. Each saddle portion includes curved clamping surfaces, and a bolt hole and slot in the closed edge. An elongate threaded rod is provided which is manually bent around a pipe to form a U-bolt. The saddle elements are adjusted to fit the U-bolt, and installed with washers and nuts. The ends of the U-bolt may be trimmed after installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Assignee: GTO, Inc.
    Inventor: Wayne A. Payne