Patents by Inventor Wilbur G. Ragains

Wilbur G. Ragains 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).

  • Patent number: 4112766
    Abstract: A valve suitable for use with high pressure fluids comprises a valve housing formed as an integral body, a valve cap which is releasably secured to the valve housing, and an operating gas manifold body secured to the valve housing body. The operating gas lines can be secured to the manifold body by screw fittings and sealed to conically contoured passageways in the valve housing by correspondingly conically contoured ferrules. An end closure for the valve housing is held in place against spring bias by a split retention ring to provide a chamber for gas assist to an operating piston in high pressure applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1978
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventor: Wilbur G. Ragains