Peter B Verbrugge

US Patent:

20170204938, Jul 20, 2017

Filed:

Jan 4, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/397911

Inventors:

- Tulsa OK, US
Peter VerBrugge - Tulsa OK, US

International Classification:

F16G 11/12
F16G 11/14
F16G 11/03

Abstract:

A rope termination device. The device includes a cylindrical body having a first opening in a first axial end of the body. A second opening in an opposed, second end of the body is connected by a passageway through the body to the first opening. At least one circular channel is in communication with the second opening. A continuous helical groove is provided around a circumference of the cylindrical body. An attachment connector is provided near the second end of the body.

US Patent:

20170089382, Mar 30, 2017

Filed:

Aug 3, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/227645

Inventors:

- Tulsa OK, US
Peter VerBrugge - Tulsa OK, US

International Classification:

F16B 21/18
F16G 15/06

Abstract:

A shackle pin split nut assembly for a shackle having a pair of aligned openings for receipt of a shackle bolt. In one preferred embodiment, the assembly includes a two-piece clamp having a first ring segment and a second ring segment wherein the ring segments rotate about a pivot pin between a closed and locked position and an open position. A first button is received in a recess in the first ring segment with a spring urging the first button outward. A first tab projects from the first button which travels in a slot in the second ring segment. A second button is received in a recess in the second ring segment with a spring urging the second button outward. A second tab projects from the second button which travels in a slot in the first ring segment wherein the springs urge the first tab and the second tab toward the closed and locked position.