Patents by Inventor Michel Brachet

Michel Brachet 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).

  • Device forming a leak-proof connection between a rigid tube end and a flexible pipe, and method for making same
    Patent number: 5961157
    Abstract: A device and a method for making a device for forming a leak-proof connection between a rigid tube end and the tip of a flexible pipe by crimping a metal sleeve portion onto the tip. The rigid tube end includes an end portion comprising a shoulder with a larger diameter than the tube. The device comprises a rigid insert having a cylindrical bore between both ends thereof and including on one side a tubular portion force-fitted into the tip of the pipe opposite the crimped part of the metal sleeve portion, and on the other side a portion provided with an outer flange having a matching shape and engaging the internal portion of the shoulder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: Manuli Auto France
    Inventors: Daniel Baron, Michel Brachet