Patents by Inventor Simon F. Mills

Simon F. Mills 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).

  • Multiconnector
    Patent number: 4840574
    Abstract: A multiconnector is composed of a stationary socket unit (FIG. 1a) and of a free plug unit (FIG. 1b). The multiconnector is able to supply both hydraulic and electric services, the hydraulic connectors being located in a sealed chamber (7). The force necessary to couple or uncouple the two units is applied via an engagement lever (10). Only one manipulator arm is necessary, first to bring the two units into alignment and then to operate the engagement lever, the two units being temporarily held by a claw (16) before the engagement lever is operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1989
    Assignee: European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom)
    Inventor: Simon F. Mills