Patents by Inventor Patrick M. COLE

Patrick M. COLE 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).

  • Anti-vibration connector coupling with disengagement feature
    Patent number: 8579644
    Abstract: A connector coupling that comprises a connector body, a first collar that receives the connector body, and second collar that surrounds the first collar. A movable ratchet ring is supported by the connector body and includes at least one locking member. The movable ratchet ring is axially movable with respect to the first collar between engaged and disengaged positions. A stationary ratchet ring is coupled to the first collar and includes at least one locking member. When the movable ratchet ring is in the engaged position, the locking members of the rings are engaged, and rotating the second collar from the first position to the second position with respect to the first collar moves the movable ratchet ring to the disengaged position away from the stationary ratchet ring such that the locking members are disengaged, thereby allowing rotation of the first collar with respect to the connector body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Amphenol Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick M. Cole, Ryan C. Wade, Richard L. Barnes
  • Anti-Vibration Connector Coupling with Disengagement Feature
    Publication number: 20130244466
    Abstract: A connector coupling that comprises a connector body, a first collar that receives the connector body, and second collar that surrounds the first collar. A movable ratchet ring is supported by the connector body and includes at least one locking member. The movable ratchet ring is axially movable with respect to the first collar between engaged and disengaged positions. A stationary ratchet ring is coupled to the first collar and includes at least one locking member. When the movable ratchet ring is in the engaged position, the locking members of the rings are engaged, and rotating the second collar from the first position to the second position with respect to the first collar moves the movable ratchet ring to the disengaged position away from the stationary ratchet ring such that the locking members are disengaged, thereby allowing rotation of the first collar with respect to the connector body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: Patrick M. COLE, Ryan C. WADE, Richard L. BARNES