Patents by Inventor Keith R. Harger

Keith R. Harger 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).

  • Quick-connect fitting with unlocking ring
    Patent number: 7658420
    Abstract: A quick-connect coupling having a rotatable release member that is movable between a locked position whereat the plug-to-connect coupling is locked in a coupled state, and a release position whereat the quick-connect coupling can be decoupled. The coupling can be operated with one hand as the release member can remain in an unlocked position (e.g., the release position) when moved to such position and released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventors: Keith R. Harger, Gregory Kreczko
  • QUICK-CONNECT FITTING WITH UNLOCKING RING
    Publication number: 20080012314
    Abstract: A quick-connect coupling having a rotatable release member that is movable between a locked position whereat the plug-to-to-connect coupling is locked in a coupled state, and a release position whereat the quick-connect coupling can be decoupled. The coupling can be operated with one hand as the release member can remain in an unlocked position (e.g., the release position) when moved to such position and released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Keith R. Harger, Gregory Kreczko