Patents by Inventor James E. Bullington

James E. Bullington 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).

  • Keyed cap for gas outlet valve
    Patent number: 6168209
    Abstract: A gas valve apparatus is configured to receive a gas specific adapter. The apparatus includes a gas valve body having a first end configured to be coupled to a gas connection and a second end. A keyed body is configured to receive the second end of the gas valve body. The keyed body has a first keying mechanism. The apparatus also includes a cap coupled to the keyed body. The cap includes a keyed front face having a gas outlet configured to receive the gas specific adapter. The cap also includes a second keying mechanism configured to mate with the first keying mechanism on the keyed body to permit the cap to be coupled to the keyed body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Medaes, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Cope, Roger A. Davis, David D. Seem, James D. Gomez, Phillip B. Plyler, Max E. Raby, Andrew J. Cisternino, Robert P. Dutlinger, Eric J. Kaplan, James E. Bullington