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).
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Publication number: 20110108586Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventors: Aaron Diamond, Robert Doherty
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Patent number: 7938300Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 30, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Worldwide Home Products, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Diamond, Robert Doherty
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Publication number: 20100025439Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2008Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Aaron Diamond, Robert Doherty
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Publication number: 20090173317Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: MILLENNIUM INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Robert Doherty, Michael J. Zdroik
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Patent number: 7556022Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 4, 2008Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Millennium IndustriesInventors: Robert Doherty, Michael J. Zdroik
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Patent number: 7516735Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 16, 2008Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Millennium IndustriesInventors: Robert Doherty, Daniel Scott Edelman
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Patent number: 7467618Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 7, 2007Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Millennium Industries CorporationInventors: Michael J. Zdroik, Robert Doherty
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Patent number: 7415970Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 7, 2007Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Millennium Industries Corp.Inventors: Michael J. Zdroik, Robert Doherty
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Publication number: 20080164694Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Michael Zdroik, Robert Doherty
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Patent number: 7388149Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Creative Bath Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert Doherty, Jerry Santillo, John O'Shea
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Patent number: 7360524Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 24, 2006Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Millenium Industries, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Zdroik, Robert Doherty
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Publication number: 20070295309Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2007Publication date: December 27, 2007Inventors: Michael Zdroik, Robert Doherty
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Publication number: 20070266996Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventors: Michael Zdroik, Robert Doherty
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Patent number: 7143748Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 20, 2006Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Millennium Industries, Corp.Inventors: Michael J. Zdroik, Robert Doherty, Jackson Zel Roe, Gary Lynn Handshoe
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Publication number: 20060137656Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2006Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventors: Michael Zdroik, Robert Doherty, Jackson Roe, Gary Handshoe
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Publication number: 20060137659Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2006Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventors: Michael Zdroik, Robert Doherty
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Patent number: 7021290Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 25, 2003Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: Millennium IndustriesInventors: Michael J. Zdroik, Robert Doherty, Jackson Zel Roe, Gary Lynn Handshoe
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Patent number: 6990959Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 3, 2004Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: Millennium Industries Corp.Inventors: Michael J. Zdroik, Robert Doherty, Jackson Zel Roe
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Publication number: 20050272264Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2005Publication date: December 8, 2005Applicant: Creative Bath Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert Doherty, Jerry Santillo, John O'Shea
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Publication number: 20050109323Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2003Publication date: May 26, 2005Inventors: Michael Zdroik, Robert Doherty, Jackson Roe, Gary Handshoe