Patents by Inventor John S. Colter

John S. Colter 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).

  • Separable connection for conduit segments conveying a fluid under pressure
    Patent number: 4070045
    Abstract: An improved separable connection, between conduit segments for conveying therethrough a fluid under pressure, is provided by flange and socket means that permits telescoping to initially locate the axes of the conduit segments within a plane, and then employing cam means to move the axes of the conduit segments into axial alignment while simultaneously moving the conduit segments axially toward each other to effect compression of seal means therebetween to effect a fluid-tight seal of the connected conduit means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1978
    Assignee: Watts Regulator Company
    Inventors: John S. Colter, Alfred J. Schommer