Patents by Inventor Robert Doherty

Robert Doherty 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).

  • Publication number: 20110108586
    Abstract: A hanger is disclosed having a hanger supporting means in the form of an articulating integrated hook for supporting additional hangers therefrom, wherein the hook may be inserted into the body of its hanger to facilitate the nesting of one hanger with the other like hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventors: Aaron Diamond, Robert Doherty
  • Patent number: 7938300
    Abstract: A hanger is disclosed having a hanger supporting means in the form of a cascade hook for supporting additional hangers therefrom, wherein the cascade hook may be inserted through a rear aperture of a like hanger to facilitate the nesting of one hanger with the other like hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Worldwide Home Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Diamond, Robert Doherty
  • Publication number: 20100025439
    Abstract: A hanger is disclosed having a hanger supporting means in the form of a cascade hook for supporting additional hangers therefrom, wherein the cascade hook may be inserted through a rear aperture of a like hanger to facilitate the nesting of one hanger with the other like hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Aaron Diamond, Robert Doherty
  • Publication number: 20090173317
    Abstract: A fuel delivery system comprising a fuel rail having an outlet and a receptor cup associated therewith. The system further including a fuel injector having an inlet, an outlet and a body therebetween. The inlet is configured for insertion into the cup of the fuel rail and for fluid communication with the outlet thereof. The system still further including a retention clip configured for engagement with the fuel injector and the cup in order to couple the fuel injector with the fuel rail. In the inventive system, the fuel injector further includes a load distribution feature. This feature is configured to engage a portion of the retention clip and to assist with the distribution about the clip of a load applied to the injector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: MILLENNIUM INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Doherty, Michael J. Zdroik
  • Patent number: 7556022
    Abstract: A fuel delivery system comprising a fuel rail having an outlet and a receptor cup associated therewith. The system further including a fuel injector having an inlet, an outlet and a body therebetween. The inlet is configured for insertion into the cup of the fuel rail and for fluid communication with the outlet thereof. The system still further including a retention clip configured for engagement with the fuel injector and the cup in order to couple the fuel injector with the fuel rail. In the inventive system, the fuel injector further includes a load distribution feature. This feature is configured to engage a portion of the retention clip and to assist with the distribution about the clip of a load applied to the injector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Millennium Industries
    Inventors: Robert Doherty, Michael J. Zdroik
  • Patent number: 7516735
    Abstract: A fuel delivery system comprises a fuel rail having an inlet, an outlet and a receptor associated with the outlet. The system further comprises a fuel injector. The inlet of the injector is configured for communication with the outlet of the fuel rail, and the injector outlet is configured for communication with a combustion chamber of an engine. The system still further includes a first feature associated with on one of the fuel rail and the injector, and a second feature associated with the other of the fuel rail and injector. The first and second features cooperate to form a seal between the injector and the fuel rail, and to maintain the axial alignment of the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Millennium Industries
    Inventors: Robert Doherty, Daniel Scott Edelman
  • Patent number: 7467618
    Abstract: A fuel delivery system in accordance with the present invention comprises a fuel rail having an outlet opening and an outlet cup that is insertable into the outlet opening. The cup includes a flange. The flange includes at least one tab extending therefrom. The cup further defines a vertical axis extending therethrough. The system further includes a fuel injector with an inlet insertable within the cup. The system still further includes a retention clip. The clip includes an inner peripheral surface, at least a portion of which is configured for engagement with the injector when the clip and injector are assembled together. The clip further includes at least one arm, the arm further including a finger configured for spring engagement with the tab of the cup. The clip is operative to limit the movement of the fuel injector when it is assembled with the clip and inserted in the cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Millennium Industries Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Zdroik, Robert Doherty
  • Patent number: 7415970
    Abstract: A fuel delivery system in accordance with the present invention comprises a fuel rail having an outlet opening and an outlet cup that is insertable into the outlet opening. The cup includes a flange. The flange includes at least one tab extending therefrom. The cup further defines a vertical axis extending therethrough. The system further includes a fuel injector with an inlet insertable within the cup. The system still further includes a retention clip. The clip includes an inner peripheral surface, at least a portion of which is configured for engagement with the injector when the clip and injector are assembled together. The clip further includes at least one arm, the arm further including a finger configured for spring engagement with the tab of the cup. The clip is operative to limit the movement of the fuel injector when it is assembled with the clip and inserted in the cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Millennium Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Michael J. Zdroik, Robert Doherty
  • Publication number: 20080164694
    Abstract: A connection arrangement for a tube is provided. The invention connection arrangement comprises a device configured to communicate fluid from an inlet to an outlet wherein the device includes at least one fitting having a plurality of protrusions extending therefrom. The connection arrangement further includes a polymer coated tube comprising aluminum material coupled with the fitting of the device, and the tube is configured to communicate matter with the device. The tube has an outer surface, an inner surface, at least one open end, a center passageway, a longitudinal axis extending through the center passageway, and a polymer coating. When mated together, the protrusions of the fitting create a tight seal and connection between the fitting and the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Zdroik, Robert Doherty
  • Patent number: 7388149
    Abstract: A coupling is provided for corrugated conduits. The coupling is formed unitarily from a resin material and has first and second coupling halves that are joined unitarily along a living hinged. The halves can be rotated about the living hinge from an open position to a closed position. Ends of corrugated conduits can be engaged between the coupling halves when the coupling halves are in the closed position. Edges of the coupling halves opposite the hinge have locking structures for holding the halves in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Creative Bath Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Doherty, Jerry Santillo, John O'Shea
  • Patent number: 7360524
    Abstract: A fuel delivery system in accordance with the present invention comprises a fuel rail having an outlet opening and an outlet cup that is insertable into the outlet opening. The cup includes a flange. The flange includes at least one tab extending therefrom. The cup further defines a vertical axis extending therethrough. The system further includes a fuel injector with an inlet insertable within the cup. The system still further includes a retention clip. The clip includes an inner peripheral surface, at least a portion of which is configured for engagement with the injector when the clip and injector are assembled together. The clip further includes at least one arm, the arm further including a finger configured for spring engagement with the tab of the cup. The clip is operative to limit the movement of the fuel injector when it is assembled with the clip and inserted in the cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Millenium Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Zdroik, Robert Doherty
  • Publication number: 20070295309
    Abstract: A fuel delivery system in accordance with the present invention comprises a fuel rail having an outlet opening and an outlet cup that is insertable into the outlet opening. The cup includes a flange. The flange includes at least one tab extending therefrom. The cup further defines a vertical axis extending therethrough. The system further includes a fuel injector with an inlet insertable within the cup. The system still further includes a retention clip. The clip includes an inner peripheral surface, at least a portion of which is configured for engagement with the injector when the clip and injector are assembled together. The clip further includes at least one arm, the arm further including a finger configured for spring engagement with the tab of the cup. The clip is operative to limit the movement of the fuel injector when it is assembled with the clip and inserted in the cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Zdroik, Robert Doherty
  • Publication number: 20070266996
    Abstract: A fuel delivery system in accordance with the present invention comprises a fuel rail having an outlet opening and an outlet cup that is insertable into the outlet opening. The cup includes a flange. The flange includes at least one tab extending therefrom. The cup further defines a vertical axis extending therethrough. The system further includes a fuel injector with an inlet insertable within the cup. The system still further includes a retention clip. The clip includes an inner peripheral surface, at least a portion of which is configured for engagement with the injector when the clip and injector are assembled together. The clip further includes at least one arm, the arm further including a finger configured for spring engagement with the tab of the cup. The clip is operative to limit the movement of the fuel injector when it is assembled with the clip and inserted in the cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Zdroik, Robert Doherty
  • Patent number: 7143748
    Abstract: A fuel rail assembly with crossover conduits for communicating fuel between two fuel rails of a fuel-injected, spark ignited internal combustion engine is provided. The hose has a body with a mechanism for damping pressure pulsations within the fuel rail assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Millennium Industries, Corp.
    Inventors: Michael J. Zdroik, Robert Doherty, Jackson Zel Roe, Gary Lynn Handshoe
  • Publication number: 20060137656
    Abstract: A fuel rail assembly with crossover conduits for communicating fuel between two fuel rails of a fuel-injected, spark ignited internal combustion engine is provided. The hose has a body with a mechanism for damping pressure pulsations within the fuel rail assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Zdroik, Robert Doherty, Jackson Roe, Gary Handshoe
  • Publication number: 20060137659
    Abstract: A fuel delivery system in accordance with the present invention comprises a fuel rail having an outlet opening and an outlet cup that is insertable into the outlet opening. The cup includes a flange. The flange includes at least one tab extending therefrom. The cup further defines a vertical axis extending therethrough. The system further includes a fuel injector with an inlet insertable within the cup. The system still further includes a retention clip. The clip includes an inner peripheral surface, at least a portion of which is configured for engagement with the injector when the clip and injector are assembled together. The clip further includes at least one arm, the arm further including a finger configured for spring engagement with the tab of the cup. The clip is operative to limit the movement of the fuel injector when it is assembled with the clip and inserted in the cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Zdroik, Robert Doherty
  • Patent number: 7021290
    Abstract: A fuel rail assembly with crossover conduits for communicating fuel between two fuel rails of a fuel-injected, spark ignited internal combustion engine is provided. The hose has a body with a mechanism for damping pressure pulsations within the fuel rail assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Millennium Industries
    Inventors: Michael J. Zdroik, Robert Doherty, Jackson Zel Roe, Gary Lynn Handshoe
  • Patent number: 6990959
    Abstract: An air fuel delivery system arrangement for an engine is provided, including an air manifold body, having a first set of runners for a first cylinder bank with inlets on a first side and outlets on a second side of the manifold body and a second set of runners for a second cylinder bank with inlets on a second side and outlets on a first side. And a first fuel rail is included, having outlets for connection with fuel injectors for delivering fuel to the first cylinder bank being positioned generally between the inlets of the manifold body. A second fuel rail is also included, having outlets for connection with fuel injectors for delivering fuel to the second cylinder bank being positioned generally between the inlets of the manifold body being generally vertically aligned with the first fuel rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Millennium Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Michael J. Zdroik, Robert Doherty, Jackson Zel Roe
  • Publication number: 20050272264
    Abstract: A coupling is provided for corrugated conduits. The coupling is formed unitarily from a resin material and has first and second coupling halves that are joined unitarily along a living hinged. The halves can be rotated about the living hinge from an open position to a closed position. Ends of corrugated conduits can be engaged between the coupling halves when the coupling halves are in the closed position. Edges of the coupling halves opposite the hinge have locking structures for holding the halves in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Applicant: Creative Bath Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Doherty, Jerry Santillo, John O'Shea
  • Publication number: 20050109323
    Abstract: A fuel rail assembly with crossover conduits for communicating fuel between two fuel rails of a fuel-injected, spark ignited internal combustion engine is provided. The hose has a body with a mechanism for damping pressure pulsations within the fuel rail assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Zdroik, Robert Doherty, Jackson Roe, Gary Handshoe